Culture, Heritage and Unity: Walsall to Host First-Ever Bangla Community Day
This Event aims to bring together Walsall’s 26,000-strong Bangladeshi community to celebrate culture, heritage and unity
This landmark gathering Organised and hosted by Songho Somity –( United Bangla Community), will take place on the 30th August 2026 from 12pm – 6pm at Walsall Rugby Club.
It is open to everyone and is being held on a non-profit basis.
A press conference ahead of the event was held on Wednesday, 12 August, at vujon Lounge in Darlaston. Local businesspeople, community leaders, mosque representatives and members of social organisations attended.
The organisers said the event has been planned to celebrate Bangladesh’s culture, traditions and heritage, while creating an opportunity for families and people from different sections of the community to come together.
The programme will include nasheed, cultural performances, sports, competitions, family entertainment, food stalls, business exhibitions and community activities.
The main stage will be hosted by Smash Bengali and Iksy, with internationally recognised nasheed artist Khaled Siddiq as the headline performer. He will be joined by Yusuf Sheikh, Sami Ahmed, Amad Uddin and the Shamsudduha Nasheed Group.
A range of cultural and heritage activities will also be arranged, particularly with the younger generation in mind, giving children an opportunity to learn more about the Bangla language, culture and traditions.
Families and children will be able to take part in Bangla Family Fortunes, sports and various competitions, with prizes and gifts
An Umrah package for two people will be among the major attractions of the event.
Organisers have also announced a special opportunity for 20 families to receive professional family photographs through a competition held before the event. The photography will be provided by Sumaiya of Jannat Media Photography at the venue.
There is continued support from mosques and community organisations
Laxmi Jewellers is the main sponsor of the event, while Channel S is the media partner. Liquid Print Design & Print is the design and print partner, and Ichhar Relief is the charity partner.
Other businesses and organisations, including Halal Food Shop, Eclipse System and Urban Housing Group, are also supporting the event.
Three major Walsall mosques—Jalalia Sunni Mosque, Shahjalal Mosque and Masjid-e-Usman—have expressed their support for the initiative.
Speaking at the press conference were Imam Uddin Ahmed, Sharifur Rahman, Bobby Verma, Saeed Abdur Rahman, Kawsar Ahmed, Faruk Uddin, Abdul Shahid, Suruk Mia, Belal Khan and Mofidul Gani Mahtab, among others.
Speakers said the initiative could play an important role in strengthening unity, friendship and cooperation among Bangladeshis living in Walsall and the surrounding areas.
They also highlighted the importance of ensuring that the younger generation remains connected with Bangladesh’s history, culture and heritage.
Walsall’s celebrated boxer Hamza Uddin will attend the event as a special guest, accompanied by his brother Yusuf Uddin.
Organisers are expecting a large turnout of Bangladeshi families, businesses, community organisations and members of the wider public.
They hope the inaugural Bangla Community Day will establish a new annual tradition in Walsall and become a major platform for celebrating Bangladeshi culture, community spirit and togetherness.
