Business of British Bangladeshis

[9][10] Former prime minister, Tony Blair also recognised it as the favourite dish, by eating at a Bangladeshi curry restaurant for his daughter's birthday.

The British government announced it would change immigration laws for these workers, blocking access for high skilled chefs from Bangladesh.

The law demanded these workers speak fluent English, and have good formal qualifications in order to meet the requirements of society and work in Britain.

[11] On 20 April 2008, 44,000 people gathered and protested in London, including Bangladeshis, Chinese and Indians and other groups who were unhappy with the changes to the law.

People will go there to grab a bargain every day from Monday to Saturday, which contains over 80 stalls selling many products and foods, everything from fresh fruit to fish, clothing, bedding, carpets, jewellery and electrical goods such as toys.

The nearby East London Mosque ensures a steady stream of visitors and many stalls now sell Indian spices and exotic vegetables as well as great quality silks and saree fabric.

[13] In Brick Lane, other than curry being served, there are many Bengali staples available such as jack fruit, betel nut and paan leaves and frozen fish caught from the Surma River.

The firm claimed it had lost control of the money it handled due to a lack of regulation in this fast-growing sector of the economy.

Local leaders asked tough questions about the business's management, and the MP George Galloway raised the matter in the House of Commons.