Shaukat Ahmed

Dr Shaukat Ahmed DU MBE has been a central figure in Bradford’s community life for nearly fifty years. Since arriving from Bangladesh in 1974, he has championed housing, education, youth engagement and anti-racist campaigning, helping to establish key local organisations. A former Labour councillor and engineer, he was awarded an MBE in 2008 and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford in 2023.

Upcoming Events

BLF 2026
Irna Qureshi, Dr Shaukat Ahmed
Bangladeshis in Bradford: Stories of Migration, Community and Belonging
Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 14:45 – 15:45
The Studio, The Alhambra Theatre, BD7 1AJ
Event Reference: 26HT9