BCA Leaders Meet Deputy Mayor of London to discuss Post Brexit British Curry Industry Support issues

March 6, 2024 Award2021

Deliveroo and Uber Eats riders strike on Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2024 Award2021

Takeaway delivery drivers are planning to strike on Valentine’s Day to demand better pay and improved working conditions.

The action, impacting four food apps including Deliveroo and Uber Eats, is thought to involve as many as 3,000 drivers and riders on Wednesday between 17:00 and 22:00 GMT.

One cyclist taking part told the BBC their pay was “absolutely ridiculous”.

Deliveroo said its riders “always earn at least the national living wage”.

The action, organised by a grassroots group of couriers is intended to draw attention to what has been described as poor pay and working conditions many riders face while delivering food and groceries in cities across the UK.

“Sacrificing a few hours for our rights is essential, instead of continuing to work incessantly for insufficient wages,” the group Delivery Job UK said on its Instagram page.

Link – Deliveroo and Uber Eats riders strike on Valentine’s Day – BBC News

বর্ণাঢ্য আয়োজনে অনুষ্ঠিত হলো বাংলাদেশ ক্যাটারার্স এসোসিয়েশন (বিসিএ) এর অভিষেক

December 16, 2023 Award2021

লন্ডন, ৬ ডিসেম্বরঃ যুক্তরাজ্যে কারী শিল্পের প্রতিনিধিত্বশীল সংগঠন বাংলাদেশ ক্যাটারার্স এসোসিয়েশন (বিসিএ) এর ২০২৩-২৫ নব-নির্বাচিত কমিটির অভিষেক অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে।

৬ ডিসেম্বর মঙ্গলবার পুর্ব লন্ডনের রয়েল রিজেন্সি হলে অনুষ্ঠিত প্রায় ৫ শতাধিক অতিথিদের অংশগ্রহনে বর্ণাঢ্য এই অনুষ্ঠানে কমিউনিটির উপস্থিত ছিলেন বিভিন্ন পেশার বিশিষ্টজনরা।

বিবিসি এশিয়া নেটওয়ার্কের জনপ্রিয় উপস্থাপক নাদিয়া আলীর সঞ্চালনায় স্বাগত বক্তব্য রাখেন বিসিএর নব-নির্বাচিত সভাপতি ওলী খান এমবিই।

News Link – বর্ণাঢ্য আয়োজনে অনুষ্ঠিত হলো বাংলাদেশ ক্যাটারার্স এসোসিয়েশন (বিসিএ) এর অভিষেক | Janomot Newsweekly | Britain’s first & leading Bengali Newspaper

PRESS RELEASE OF BCA INSTALLATION CEREMONY

December 8, 2023 Award2021

“In a splendid Installation ceremony held at the Royal Regency Hall in London on Tuesday, 5th December 2023 the newly-elected committee of the Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA), the representative body of the curry industry in the UK, was inaugurated. Over 500 guests, including prominent figures from various professions, attended the event.

The welcome speech was delivered by the newly-elected BCA President Oli Khan MBE and moderated by BBC Asia Network presenter Nadia Ali. Secretary General Mitu Chowdhury, Chief Treasurer Tipu Rahman, and outgoing President MA Munim OBE, along with former Presidents MM Kamal Yakub and Pasha Khandkar MBE, addressed the audience.

Special guests included NTV Europe CEO Sabrina Hossain, ATN Bangla Europe CEO Hafiz Alam Baks, UKBCCI Chairman Iqbal Ahmad OBE, Bangladesh High Commission UK Commercial Counselor Tanveer Azim, Asian Curry Award Founder Yawor Khan, and ARTA Award Founder MA Munim Salik.

During their speeches, the guests highlighted BCA’s role in promoting Bangladeshi curry in Britain and emphasised the potential for Bangladeshi caterers to have a more significant impact on British food culture. They commended BCA’s organisational contribution to the curry industry and expressed hope that the newly-elected committee would address industry challenges effectively.

BCA President Oli Khan stated, ‘We aim to set an example by leveraging our efficiency and organisational experience. We are determined to strengthen BCA with the guidance of our creative and talented team members.’

In response to the global economic crisis, Khan emphasised addressing the growing challenges in the curry industry. General Secretary Mithu Chowdhury pledged to vocalise and solve industry issues, including energy caps, VAT reduction, and business rate freezes, through networking events with BCA members.

Chief Treasurer Tipu Rahman emphasised the importance of training for restaurant and takeaway staff in areas such as health and safety, cooking, healthy and vegan food, and new recipes.

Forhad Hossain Tipu, Organising Secretary of BCA, expressed gratitude to the guests for making the event lively and successful during the vote of thanks.

The event included the felicitation of BCA committee leaders and the presentation of certificates of appreciation to event sponsors. The cultural performance featuring vocalists Roshan Ara Moni and Rana Khan concluded the lively and successful event.”

BCA held its NEC meeting on 22nd August 2023, at BCA House in London.

August 28, 2023 Award2021

The Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA) held its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on 22nd August 2023, at BCA House in London.

The meeting was chaired by M A Munim, President of BCA, and conducted by Mitu Choudhury, Secretary General of BCA. During the meeting, the following decisions were made:

1. Membership handover date to the Election Commissioner: 5/6th September.
2.Nomination submission date: 5th October 2023.

3.Nomination withdrawal date: 9th October2023.

4. BCA Election and AGM :15th October 2023.

Election and AGM Venue: Impression Event, London.