The 3rd Edition of the Bengal British Icon Awards, hosted by Baroness Uddin and organised by Candid Communication UK, was held at the historic House of Lords in the British Parliament, celebrating exceptional individuals and institutions whose achievements have left a lasting impact across diverse fields of excellence.
Held at the iconic Cholmondeley Room and Terrace, the ceremony brought together an influential gathering of policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, academicians, philanthropists and changemakers from the United Kingdom, India, Bangladesh and beyond. The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries including The Rt Hon Baroness Uddin, The Rt Hon Baroness Winterton of Doncaster DBE, Former MP Virendra Sharma, Mr Atique Choudhury, Mrs Khaleda Choudhury, Ms Hasina Khan and Ms Shila Rashid. The awards ceremony was elegantly hosted by acclaimed broadcaster, actor and former BBC and Sky News presenter Sarah Lockett.
Recognised as a prestigious platform celebrating excellence across the global South Asian diaspora, with a special emphasis on the shared cultural heritage of Bengal, the Bengal British Icon Awards honoured an extraordinary line-up of leaders, visionaries and changemakers whose contributions continue to shape industries, uplift communities and inspire future generations.
This year’s distinguished honourees included Sakuntala Sanyal, CEO and Executive Director of SBI UK; Jaya Mishra, renowned Fashion Designer; Soma Chakraborty, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Goodace Hospital and President of Gouris Foundation; Subrina Hossain, CEO and Director of NTV Europe; Prof. Dr. Parvez Iqbal Haris, Emeritus Professor of Biomedical Science at De Montfort University, UK; Dr. Syed Ragib Ali, Educationist, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur; Tapan Roy, Founder of ATN Bangla Television and Media Entrepreneur; Dr. M.P. Rozario, Principal of St. Sebastian’s School, Kolkata; Satya Prakash Sangwan, Vice-President of the Paralympic Committee of India; Rajiv Sabharwal, Chairman of Real Impact Pvt. Ltd.; Sanjoy Mukherjee, Founder and Managing Director of Surgical Technology for Life; Prakash Ghosh, Chairman of LMET International; Dr. Chinmoy Roy; Sombuddha Ghosh, Managing Director of Go Everywhere Tours and Travels; Sohani Hossain, Managing Director of Universal Group; Prof. Biswajoy Chatterjee; Prof. Satyajit Chakrabarti; Institute of Engineering and Management; Rajarshi Das, Managing Director of Jac Olivol; and Ritesh Das, Chairman of Jac Olivol.
Several leading institutions and enterprises were also recognised for their excellence, innovation and contribution to society, those includes Sister Nivedita University, UEM-IEM Group, Dey’s Medical, Go Everywhere Tours and Travels, and Shreenath Global.
One of the most poignant moments of the afternoon was the conferment of a special posthumous honour upon Late Dabirul Islam Choudhury OBE, in recognition of his extraordinary legacy of philanthropy, humanitarian service and unwavering commitment to community welfare. His life and work continue to serve as an enduring source of inspiration across generations.
The celebrations ended with an exclusive guided tour of The British Parliament, offering award recipients a rare opportunity to experience the rich democratic heritage and architectural grandeur of one of the world’s most iconic institutions The Palace of Westminster. The ceremony was followed by an exclusive networking luncheon hosted by The Rt Hon Baroness Uddin, bringing forth meaningful conversations, collaborations and connections among distinguished guests, awardees and community leaders.
Speaking on the occasion, Sayantan Das Adhikari, Director, Candid Communication UK, said, “The Bengal British Icon Awards is a celebration of excellence beyond boundaries. The remarkable individuals and institutions honoured today exemplify the values of leadership, innovation, perseverance and service. Their achievements not only enrich their respective fields but also create a wider impact on society. Through this platform, we celebrate inspiring journeys while strengthening the enduring cultural, professional and people-to-people ties between Britain, India and Bangladesh.”
