British Bangladeshi Poetry Collective (BBPC) is a non-profit organisation based in London, UK. Our prime focus is on work in the communities that need help in the area of social cohesion. We collaborate with local partners to deliver solutions using language and poetry. Our aim is to create long-term change in communities where low levels of literacy are entrenched and intergenerational tension adversely affects people’s lives.
Reading and sharing poetry from other cultures, ranging from Bengali classics to modern English poetry, we strive to create the much needed connections between people from different backgrounds and ages. Poetry can provide a safe space for connection and exchange, which can lead to mutual respect and understanding. We work with poets to collaborate and connect with local communities through performance, workshops and sharing events.
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British Bangladeshi Poetry Collective (BBPC) consists of poets and poetry lovers. We use poetry as a tool to expand and explore links between British-Bangladeshi culture and the wider world. Our work involves performance, writing, translation and publication. Welcome!
BBPC has been performing in various cultural hubs in London since 2016. These include poetry readings at Parasol Art Gallery, the Poetry Café in Covent Garden, Rich Mix cultural centre, Weaver's Field Art Hub. These are just a few of the performances which have contributed to our strong reputation. In 2017 BBPC published "British Bangladeshi Poetry: An Anthology" a collection of poetry from 14 British-Bangladeshi poets living in England.
