Nadia Shah becomes Britain’s first Bangladesh-origin woman mayor


Bangladesh-origin Labour Councillor Nadia Shah has been appointed the mayor of Camden, the first Bangladesh-origin mayor in Britain. She was officially appointed as the new Mayor of Camden in a ceremony at Camden Town Hall. Councillor Shah, who represents Regent’s Park ward, succeeds outgoing Mayor, Councillor Larraine Revah, as Camden’s new Mayor for 2016/17. The new Deputy Mayor, Cllr Richard Cotton was appointed at the ceremony which also confirmed Camden Council’s new Cabinet.


Councillor Shah is of Bangladeshi heritage but was born and raised in Camden. As a teenager, she volunteered with young people in the borough, and she has since managed projects helping people with drug issues, managed a community centre, and has been a social worker. Mayor of Camden Councillor Nadia Shah said: “I went to school in Camden and I’ve worked here for all of my working life and am very proud to take on the role of Mayor of Camden.”


“My work has given me an insight into the struggles that people face in their lives, and the support needed for them to flourish. I’m passionate about helping people to get the most out of life – from basic rights to enabling opportunity and equality.“Over the years I have worked with a number of organisations in Camden to improve access to services for the less able, 


disadvantaged and vulnerable. I look forward to using my time as Mayor to make a positive impact for those who need that extra support the most.”During her time in office, Councillor Shah will be raising money for the Anna Freud Centre. The Anna Freud Centre transforms the lives of young people experiencing mental health problems in Camden through direct clinical services to families and pioneering research. 

They provide support to the most vulnerable families through work within homeless hostels, youth centres and schools in the borough. Katy Vaughan, Head of Fundraising at Anna Freud Centre, said: “We are delighted to have the support of the Mayor of Camden. We will continue to work with some of the most vulnerable children and families in the area and this recognition will help raise awareness of mental health issues. It will also be a fantastic boost to our fundraising efforts”.


Outgoing Mayor, Councillor Larraine Revah, undertook 572 engagements throughout her term in office. During the course of the year, she raised almost £39,000 for her chosen charity, KIDS.

(Camden)


Category and Tags
More stories by
India exports rockets and explosives to Israel aimed at the Gaza genocide

India's export of military equipment to Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza has sparked significant controversy and debate. Critics argue that these exports may implicate India in potential violations of interna...

3ZERO Pitch Competition Held at Dhaka University to Promote Empathy-Driven Entrepreneurship

April 12, 2025 | Faculty of Business, University of DhakaUddog o Uddokta Bangladesh successfully hosted the 3ZERO Pitch Competition and Project Closing Event on April 12, 2025, at the Prof. Dr. Abdullah Farouk Multipurpose Hall, Faculty of Business,

MOJO, Bangladesh’s Bold Beverage That Could Rival Coca-Cola Globally

In a world dominated by global beverage giants like Coca-Cola and Pepsi, few local brands dare to dream beyond borders. But Bangladesh’s very own MOJO, a bold and vibrant soft drink brand, is not only dreaming big — it’s showing real potential

Bangladesh Chief Adviser urges Thailand to ease visa procedures

Photo: Fb/ChiefAdviserGOBBangkok, Thailand, April 4, 2025: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday urged the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to ease...

Why Bangladesh Should Implement Monorail Transportation?

Bangladesh, a rapidly developing nation with a growing population and increasing urban congestion, requires modern and efficient transport solutions. While the country has made significant progress in road and rail infrastructure, severe traffic cong

Follow Business Habit on Facebook, Twitter