http://newcastlebangladeshiassociation.org The borders of present-day Bangladesh were established with the partition of Bengal during the reign and demise of the British India. Its map was chartered by Sir Cycil Radcliffe during the creation of Pakistan and India in 1947, when the region became East Pakistan, part of the newly formed nation of Pakistan. Due to political exclusion and economic exploitation by the politically-dominant West Pakistan, popular agitation grew against West Pakistan and led to the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, after the declaration of Independence on 26 March 1971. With the direct & indirect help of India, 9 months of war come to an end on 16 December 1971 by the surrender of Pakistan Army at Race Course, just after 10 days of direct action of Indian army. After Independence, the new state endured an inept and corrupt administration, nationalising all aspects of life, that resulted in famines, poverty, widespread corruption, as well as political turmoil and unrest in the civil and military administration. The restoration of order in late 1975 brought back confidence and hope back into the lives of the citizens and the country. Since 1991 has been followed by relative calm and economic progress. The objectives of the Association are: To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Newcastle upon Tyne (hereafter called the area of benefit) and in particular people of Bangladeshi origin without distinction of sex, political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants To advance the education of the public and in particular the Bangladeshi community in the area of benefit. To advance and practice the Bangladeshi cultural traditions of the Bangladeshi community in the area of benefit. To carry out such other objects in the United Kingdom and elsewhere as shall be exclusively charitable within the meaning of the law of England and Wales. To establish or secure the establishment and management of designated Community Centre building(s) (246-8 Elswick Road, Newcastle upon Tyne) for activities promoted by the Association in furtherance of the above objects. To establish or secure the establishment and management of designated Mosque building(s) (246-8 Elswick Road, Newcastle upon Tyne) for activities that are exclusively in accordance with the Islamic faith.

• published: 19 Aug 2014
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