Bangladesh 50

Welcome neon sculptures in English and Bengali by artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman

Visible People, Visible Places

Bangladesh 50 was part of the Visible People, Visible Places project, presented by Bloomsbury Festival 2021 and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Her Excellency Saida Muna Tasneem, High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at the British Library for Bangladesh 50

Bangladesh 50 at the British Library

In partnership with Camden Mela, Bangladesh High Commission, KCBNA and Holborn Community Association

Bengal to Camden

Exhibition curated by local young people capturing stories of Bangladeshi migration over the last 50 years to Camden

Bangladeshi Tales from Kings Cross

Created and Curated by Mohammed Ali, Soul City Arts with technical production by Guildhall School of Music and Drama

This was a fantastic partnership event celebrating the rich diversity of Camden and promoting community cohesion.

Cllr Nasim Ali, CEO Kings Cross Brunswick Neighbourhood Association and Camden Mela


Bloomsbury Festival presented events, exhibitions, podcasts, and learning opportunities as part of the 2021 Festival in partnership with the local community and institutions.

Visible People, Visible Places was supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund with additional support from Camden Council, University of London, UCL, Bedford Estates and the Central Alliance BID.

Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

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