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GDCA UK Grand Iftar Mahfil 2026
In the presence of a large number of Dawrai residents living in the United Kingdom, an Iftar gathering and discussion on the significance of Ramadan was successfully held at a venue in East London on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. The event was organised by the Greater Dawrai Community Association (GDCA) UK. The programme began with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an by Vice Chairman, Tarif Khan. The gathering was presided over by the Chairman of GDCA UK, Anis Ali, while the Secretary

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Mar 32 min read


GDCA Multimedia Room launched at Sharopolli High School and College
The continued development and advancement of educational institutions in the village of Dawrai remains a key aspiration of the Greater Dawrai Community Association (GDCA) UK. By supporting education, the Association seeks to empower residents with improved knowledge, skills, and life opportunities. Following a formal request from Sharopolli High School and College for the establishment of a new Multimedia Room, GDCA General Secretary Mahboob Islam (Hanif), alongside GDCA Mana

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Feb 11 min read


Student Awards & Family Event 2026
The Greater Dawrai Community Association (GDCA) Family Gathering & Student Awards 2026 was held at the London Muslim Centre on Sunday 18 January 2026. The event brought together families across the UK with ancestral roots in the village of Dawrai, Sylhet, Bangladesh. It celebrated the academic achievements of the younger generation across four categories: GCSE, A Level, Graduate, and Postgraduate. The gathering also provided a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the sacrific

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Jan 182 min read


Corporate Away Days 2025
Greater Dawrai Community Association UK Holds Successful Corporate Retreat in Somerset The Management Committee of the Greater Dawrai Community Association UK (GDCA UK) recently held a formal two-day Away Days in the scenic Somerset countryside. Surrounded by stunning panoramic views and unspoilt natural landscapes, the retreat provided an ideal setting for sessional planning, team-building, and a formal meeting . In addition to a dedicated strategy session focused on governa

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Sep 10, 20251 min read


GDCA UK AGM 2025
Greater Dawrai Community Association (GDCA) UK Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Greater Dawrai Community Association UK was successfully held in the presence of a large number of Dawrai residents living in the United Kingdom, originally from the historic village of Dawrai in Jagannathpur Thana. The event took place on Sunday, 13th July 2025, at the London Muslim Centre in East London. The meeting was presided over and inaugurated by GDCA Chairman Mr An

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Jul 13, 20251 min read


GDCA GEN Z PROJECT
About the Project The Greater Dawrai Community Association UK Gen Z Project offers a unique opportunity for young people (17-29) in the...

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
May 12, 20252 min read


GDCA Iftar Mehfil 2025
Tuesday, 11th March 2025 A discussion on the significance of Ramadhan and an Iftar Mehfil was organised by Greater Dawrai Community...

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Mar 11, 20251 min read


GDCA Management Committee 2024-2026
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Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Feb 11, 20251 min read


BGM & ELECTIONS 2024
Greater Dawrai Community Association (UK) Biennial General Meeting (BGM) and Elections 2024 Maryam Centre, London Sunday 6th October...

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Feb 10, 20251 min read


GDCA IFTAR MEHFIL 2024
Greater Dawrai Community Association (GDCA UK) held a discussion on the significance of Ramadhan at the annual Iftar Mehfil on Tuesday...

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Mar 26, 20241 min read


FREE EYE CATARACT CAMP 2024
A leading cause of blindness is cataracts. Cataract is the clouding of the lens of the eye, which is usually clear. The clouding begins...

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Feb 2, 20242 min read


STUDENT AWARDS & AGM 2023
Alhamdulillah by the infinite mercy of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala, the Greater Dawrai Community Association Student Awards 2023 and AGM...

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
May 1, 20232 min read


GDCA Iftar Mehfil 2023
The GDCA Iftar Mehfil was held on 4th April 2023 at London Muslim Centre. The event was attended by a large number of participants who...

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Apr 4, 20232 min read


SHOROPOLLI SCHOOL AWARDS 2023
As in previous years, awards were given to children. Attended by GDCA General Secretary Alim Uddin Khan.

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Mar 31, 20231 min read


Dawrai Floods Appeal 2022
In 2022, we were all aware that Sylhet and Sunamganj had suffered unprecedented devastation due to the worst flooding to hit South Asia...

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Jul 24, 20221 min read


CORPORATE AWAY DAY 2022
The new Management Committee attended a two day Away Day in Leicester on 13th and 14th June 2022 to formulate the programme of works for...

Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Jun 14, 20221 min read


THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
For the community, by the community May Allah empower the present committee members with the ability to deliver their duty to furtherance...
GDCA
May 20, 20221 min read



Mahboob Islam (Hanif)
Apr 19, 20220 min read
MC NOMINATION FORM & ELECTIONS 2020
Announcement We are pleased to announce the date of the GDCA election is Sunday 20th March 2022. The venue for the event will be the ...
GDCA
Dec 30, 20191 min read


RECOGNITION AWARD FROM CANARY WHARF GROUP
Canary Wharf Group invited the committee members of the GDCA to a dinner and reception event at their Head Office. The Association was...
GDCA
Jul 29, 20191 min read
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