UK charity Muslim Aid is actively responding to the severe flooding that has devastated 11 districts in Bangladesh, affecting over 5.2 million people and resulting in the tragic loss of 20 lives. 

Triggered by heavy rainfall and an influx of water from upstream, this third flood spell has profoundly impacted the region leaving 1,047,029 families stranded and 415,273 seeking refuge in 3,654 emergency shelter centres. 

In response, Muslim Aid is on the ground in the most affected areas, providing critical support to the communities in need.  

The charity, which is headquartered in London, is delivering food packs, non-food items (NFIs), drinking water, and hygiene kits to 900 families in the Cumilla and Feni Districts. The first phase of this relief effort, valued at £20,000 GBP, aims to alleviate the immediate suffering and ensure the well-being of those affected. 

Muhammad Abul Kalam, head of income generation and marketing at Muslim Aid, said: “Muslim Aid has been a steadfast presence in Bangladesh since 1991, when our country office was established in response to the devastating cyclones that claimed thousands of lives and shattered communities. Today, with over 1,200 dedicated staff working across 63 districts, we are deeply committed to our long-term and emergency response projects in Bangladesh.

“Our strong relationship with the British-Bangladeshi community has been instrumental in our efforts. For generations, they have chosen Muslim Aid as their charity of choice, enabling us to provide vital support and relieve the pressure on Bangladesh’s local resources, ultimately improving the lives of all residents. 

“As the floods continue to wreak havoc across Bangladesh, our priority is to provide essential aid to the most vulnerable. We are committed to standing by the people of Bangladesh during this difficult time and will continue to assess and respond to the evolving needs.” 

Image credit: Muslim Aid

Three men have been jailed for a total of more than 70 years for murdering a man in Wembley.

Joshua Oladele (20) of Wyld Way (pictured above) will serve a minimum of 28 years behind bars. His accomplices, Ali Al-Amiri (21) of Wyld Way (main picture) and Micah Hines (21) of Victoria Avenue (pictured below), will serve at least 24 and 25 years, respectively.

They appeared for sentencing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Wednesday.

Officers investigating the murder were recognised for the detail and attention that had been given to this case and all involved with the trial were issued with a Judge’s Commendation.

The three men, who armed themselves with weapons before fatally stabbing 25-year-old Hamzah Iqbal in Wembley were all convicted following a trial at the same court last Tuesday.

The court heard how Hamzah was attacked when he was out with friends in Olympic Way on the evening of September 24, 2023.

The three defendants had gone out that night armed with knives and machetes, and were wearing masks.

Why Hamzah was singled out has never been established, but he was attacked with a sustained ferocity by all three defendants, suffering 23 knife wounds, one of which, ended his life.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene and Hamzah was taken to hospital, but despite the best efforts of the emergency services, sadly he could not be saved.

Detectives began to piece together the events of that evening, compiling footage from a painstaking trawl of CCTV, which led to the identification and arrest of the suspects.

Detective chief inspector Mark Rogers, who led the investigation, said: “This was a ferocious sustained attack by three men that left Hamzah with no opportunity to defend himself.

“His family is devastated by their loss and their lives are forever changed by the actions of three violent thugs.

“Those three men went out armed with weapons that evening, the only conclusion that can be made is that they had set out that evening intent on violence.

“Our investigation team worked hard to build a case against the defendants, ensuring that they would face the consequences of their actions.

“Although nothing can bring Hamzah back, it is my sincere hope that his family find a measure of solace in knowing that those responsible for his death will now spend many years of their lives behind bars.”

London detectives are appealing to the public for their help in piecing together movements of a man (pictured) who was attacked near Notting Hill Carnival on Monday night.

At 11.22pm on Monday, officers who were part of the Carnival policing operation were alerted to a man who was unconscious with a head injury in Queensway. They provided emergency first aid until paramedics arrived.

The victim, Mussie Imnetu (41), is critically ill in hospital. His family is being supported by specialist officers.

Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command have made extensive enquiries in an effort to identify a suspect.

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, they arrested a 31-year-old man at an address in Newham on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody.

Mussie, a Swedish national, was visiting the UK on business from Dubai where he lived and worked as a chef.

He left The Arts Club on Dover Street, W1, shortly after 1pm on Monday. He was alone and wearing a blue T-shirt and black jeans. He later bought a white baseball cap.

He arrived at Dr Power restaurant in Queensway at around 10.30pm and again, he was alone. The restaurant was serving food from stalls outside and playing music. The venue and surrounding area were extremely busy with people who had been to Carnival.

Detective chief inspector Brian Howie said: “While the arrest of a suspect is a significant step in our investigation, we are still very keen to hear from anyone who can help piece together Mussie’s movements between when he left The Arts Club at 1pm and when he arrived at Dr Power restaurant at 10.30pm.

“If you visited the restaurant between 10pm and 11.30pm on Monday night or were in the area and saw something, regardless of the reason you were there, please do get in touch.

“Our focus is on what happened to Mussie. Did you speak with him at the restaurant or do you have any images or videos between these times that could assist the investigation? The attack happened around 11.20pm. Customers at the venue tried to help stop the attack, we need to speak with these people and I urge them to contact us.

“We are releasing Mussie’s name and two photos of him – one showing him on the day of the attack – in the hope that it triggers someone’s memory and prompts them to come forward.”

Anyone with information should call the police on 101, messages @MetCC on X or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 giving the reference 8020/26AUG.

Information can also be provided online, by visiting this dedicated appeal page.

An Essex self-made millionaire has used his own life and business challenges to share the secrets to his success in a brand-new book.

Adam Stott, founder of Big Business Events, is now one of the UK’s leading speakers on business, entrepreneurship, branding, and coaching. Essex born and bred, the 41–year-old spent his early career in job roles at KFC, Powerhouse and Ford before becoming a millionaire by the age of 30.

In the book, he talks frankly about his childhood, which went from comfortable to difficult in the blink of an eye, and how this shaped his life and eventually drove him on to success and financial rewards.

Adam has personally sold more than £50 million of products and services online. He is one of the UK’s leading experts on business marketing, sales, and branding, specialising in monetising social media with an ethos of Start, Grow, Scale.

He is an official member of The Forbes Coaches Council, has been featured on the Channel 5 programme ‘Rich House, Poor House’ and has appeared as a panellist on TV programmes such as Jeremy Vine and on Talk TV.

Now, Adam has decided to share the secrets behind how he built his business and fortune in his new book, Millionaire Success Secrets. The book chronicles Adam’s life, experiences, and lessons and how they apply to his career and businesses so that all entrepreneurs, business owners, and aspiring business moguls can implement them and grow their own organisations.

Adam said: “If I had been given this as a gift at the age of 19 when I worked in the highly competitive and sometimes overwhelming sales team at Ford, I’d have known exactly where my life was heading and exactly what to do at every turn to become the millionaire I was so desperate to be.

“That’s not just some ego-boosting throwaway statement – I know there are so many people in unplanned, overwhelming or difficult situations who would succeed with a book like this as their guide, so I’m making it available for as many people as possible.”

Adam’s company, Big Business Events, is the UK’s fastest-growing business members’ network. It hosts training and networking events nationwide to help entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journey. 

The first 500 people to buy the book can send their purchase receipt to [email protected] to claim more than £500 in business-boosting bonuses, including the chance to work with Adam and his team.

Adam added: “Millionaire Success Secrets is not just full of the strategies usually reserved for my high-level membership communities. It lays bare the challenges in my life that shaped me and my business principles. 

“If you want an established seven-figure entrepreneur, who has undoubtedly made mistakes along the way, to finally tell you how they got to where they are – this book is for you.”

Millionaire Success Secrets is now available to order on Amazon.