Bangla House to debut in London, showcase BD’s global creative, strength

Bangla House to debut in London, June 2 showcasing Bangladeshis innovation and creativity.

Dhaka, May 25 - Bangla House will make its debut at SXSW London from June 2 to 4, bringing Bangladesh and its global diaspora to one of the world’s most influential platforms for culture, technology, trade, music, art, and innovation.

Presented by the Mubarak Ali Foundation, Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation, and British Bangladeshi Power & Inspiration in collaboration with SXSW London, Bangla House will take place at the Kobi Nazrul Centre on Brick Lane, a landmark institution named after Bangladesh’s National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and a powerful symbol of British Bangladeshi history and identity.

SXSW has long served as a global meeting point where creators, investors, founders, artists, and leaders come together to shape conversations and build new ideas. 

Bangla House marks a major moment for Bangladesh and its diaspora, creating a platform dedicated to showcasing Bangladeshi creativity, entrepreneurship, culture, and influence on an international stage.

Across three days, Bangla House will feature discussions spanning investment, startups, healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, fashion, music, media, food, art, and cultural diplomacy. 

Speakers include Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Chairman Ashik Chowdhury, investor Rahat Ahmed, fashion icon Bibi Russell, and Emmy awarded music director, Shams Ahmed along with many others. 

The programme will also feature performances from leading artists shaping contemporary Bangladeshi and diaspora sound including Xefer, Surya Sen, and Farooque Bhai Project, to name a few.

Bringing together founders, investors, artists, policymakers, and cultural leaders from Bangladesh and across the diaspora, Bangla House reflects a growing confidence in Bangladesh’s creative economy and its ability to contribute meaningfully to global conversations shaping the future.

Bangla House at SXSW London is free and open to all. 

Organisers have invited interested participants to follow  @banglahouse.sxsw and www.banglahouse.org for more information. - UNB