Welcome to the Brick Lane Circle

The Brick Lane Circle organises a unique annual seminar series on Bangladesh and Bangladeshis abroad. Presenters come from a range of backgrounds and from a multitude of perspectives. The series culminates in a conference focusing on an aspect of Bangladeshi history, politics or social paradigm that has a lasting effect on that country.

Battle of Plassey Conference Feedback

For all those who attended the Conference we hope that the afternoon was as fruitful for you as it was for us. It was a fantastic turnout.

We would much appreciate if you could fill in the feedback form (below) and tell us how we can improve on our future events and your thoughts about what direction you would like to see the Brick Lane Circle head towards.

Download: Feedback Battle of Plassey Conference.doc (28,5 kB).

Please e-mail the form back to bricklanecircle@yahoo.co.uk.

Thank you.

2009 Spring Programme announced

Now in our third year, the 2009 seminar series for the Brick Lane Circle will continue to explore Bangladesh and Bangladeshis abroad. Presenters come from a range of backgrounds and from a multitude of perspectives. Click here for Programme

Every Thursday, 7-9pm, 22 January - 9 April 2009
Lab 5, Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1BU

Climate Injustice, Bangladesh and Coal Power

A World Development Movement Seminar in conjunction with Brick Lane Circle

Tuesday 29th July 2008, 7-9pm

Idea Store, Labs 4 & 5, 321 Whitechapel Rd , London E1 1BU

Climate change is the most urgent issue facing humanity.  It is likely to have devastating effects for many people on the planet, with an increase in drought, famine and disease. Bangladesh is already seeing the consequences of climate change, with increases in flooding affecting millions of people.

But what can we do here to fight climate change?  Is it enough to make changes in our own lives, and what changes should we be demanding from governments?  How do we achieve a low carbon economy which can combat the most catastrophic effects of climate change?
 
This seminar will bring together speakers on the effects of climate change on Bangladesh, an Islamic perspective on Climate issues, and the campaign against new coal power in the UK and for renewable energy.

 1.       Mizan Raja, Executive member of Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IF
EES) will speak on IFEES response to Climate Change and possible solutions.
 
 2.       Tim Jones – Campaigns Policy Officer – World Development Movement will speak on the impacts of climate change on Bangladesh
 
 3.       Sara Ayech – Climate campaigner – World Development Movement will speak about the campaign against new coal fired power stations in the UK, and for renewable energy. 

World Development Movement campaigns to tackle the root causes of poverty.  Joining movements around the world, we win justice for the world's poorest people,

This Seminar is open to all, no booking necessary. First come first serve
e: bricklanecircle@yahoo.co.uk
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