Nine pictures from the successful celebrations marking Bangladeshi independence day in South Shields' Ocean Road.Nine pictures from the successful celebrations marking Bangladeshi independence day in South Shields' Ocean Road.
Nine pictures from the successful celebrations marking Bangladeshi independence day in South Shields' Ocean Road.

Nine pictures from the successful celebrations marking Bangladeshi independence day in South Shields' Ocean Road

South Tyneside celebrated its links with Bangladesh with a special event marking the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence from Pakistan.
By Ross Robertson
Published 22nd Aug 2022, 12:27 BST

The Bangladeshi community were joined by many others in South Tyneside for events in Ocean Road on Sunday, August 21, in a delayed celebration which had been due to take place in March 2021, but was halted due to the pandemic.

Asma Bejum and her family hoped for a busy trading day in the fine weather.

5. Asma Bejum and her family hoped for a busy trading day in the fine weather.

Asma Bejum and her family hoped for a busy trading day in the fine weather. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c

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Rahana and Ujjol Rahman from Rahana's Boutique show their beautiful jewellery.

6. Rahana and Ujjol Rahman from Rahana's Boutique show their beautiful jewellery.

Rahana and Ujjol Rahman from Rahana's Boutique show their beautiful jewellery. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c

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Jall Uddin and Halima Begum show their beautiful range of traditional dress.

7. Jall Uddin and Halima Begum show their beautiful range of traditional dress.

Jall Uddin and Halima Begum show their beautiful range of traditional dress. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c

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There were decorations in the windows of businesses along Ocean Road.

8. There were decorations in the windows of businesses along Ocean Road

There were decorations in the windows of businesses along Ocean Road. Photo: AN

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