I arrived in the UK in 2002 to pursue my studies. I often buy fish from Mas Bazar in Shadwell and started shopping there again when they moved to Becton. Yesterday, I went shopping in Becton. Mr. Aklu is indeed a gentleman, humble and approachable. He demonstrates impressive business skills, prioritizing both his customers and the community. May Allah grant him good health and prosperity in all his endeavors.
Nostalgia bro. We growing up in our childhood era in the 90's used to identify Shadwell Grocers shop near Cable Street as "Malik Bhair" shop. I remember buying penny sweets and 50p Lucky bags from there and oh yeah the 5p/10p ice pops during the summer holidays. I remember the guy in the podcast who used to work in the shop as Malik bhais brother but never knew his name till now! Alot has changed in Shadwell now. I've moved out in the late 90's. Alot of fond memories growing up in Shadwell!
I loved this episode As a revert to Islam and a sister I find such humble people’s stories so inspiring and beautiful May Allah continue to grant success in this life and the next 🤲🏼
Very humble brother. MashaAllah his success and wealth hasn't gotten to his head like many people usually do. Proper grafter, may Allah give you more baraka
27:00 My personal opinion in business is this is a saturated market now. You will need a lot of money to open a really big shop to get in a location for Bengali market which isn't catered for already (mission impossible). In any case we need to focus on business that supplies the wider community to bring money from outside the community into the community. Not just buy and sell amongst ourselves.
Congratulations for your success Aklu and well done to brother Kazi for getting people on the show to highlight the success of Bangladeshi businesses in the UK.
I think the same as aklu bhai. Our community buys everything that is indian. As a community we have failed to get togather and produce things in Bangladesh that we sell from the restaurant industry. A big failed opportunity. I hope big players can come togather and do something. Also to include the wider bengali community to become shareholders. Togather it's possible.
Listened it all whilst doing my gardening! Very interesting to know more about the respected business man,wish him and his family many more successful years of this legacy he managed to create Ameen
Luton had been waiting years for someone of the like of Aklu bhai to open and he finally has. All the other bengali stores were rip off merchants charging extortionate prices for years
Salaam I love every single talk on that show specially sir aklu miah so much to learn can listen all day he is absolutely good 👍 person and true business man subhanallah may Allah give him everything success in every way may bless his entire family 🙏 ameen summa ameen
This is amazing episode I really enjoyed his advice what ever you do in dunya especially work if it doesn’t support your akhira it’s meaningless he’s right about that
Mashallah very humble and soft spoken genuine brother, im pakistani and us bengali and pakistani brothers shared same struggle and challenges, respect to the brother, im same age really relate to his experiences, allah talla bless him more
33:20 I went to Bangladesh after 23 years and let me tell you ... i'm going back every year from now on insha'allah. Nothing can touch the serenity of village life in Bangladesh. Away from the hustle and bustle of the UK.
This podcast episode a Big WIN!! A very genuine and humble character like Aklu Miah. Well done for bringing this gentleman on your show, so much to learn from him indeed.
The Original Bengali shop was in Fashion Street E1 off Brick Lane . Owned by the uncles of Rahim Brothers. It was known as Maymolor Shof . They were OG for Bangladeshi Fish and Vegetables back in the 70’s and 80’s
Watched the interview in full enjoyed it very much. Maybe you should do more chains of supermarkets. We are in Birmingham, West Bromwich and would love for you to open one in our area. We have a lot of Pakistani supermarkets but not decent Bangladeshi ones. We have huge Bangladeshi community here and it is only getting bigger. Good luck for your future adventures with food. Maybe you should do Travel Agency too, provide package holidays around Bangladesh as the young generation want to see Bangladesh but there are no Trusted tour guides and services and next generation will not visit Bangladesh because they don't speak the language or know the places. Also trusting Bangladeshi people over there is difficult, where do you go if things go wrong. Hard work pays every way and you have proved it. Great interview ❤
Wish you could have aklu sasa and shelim sasa amd ibco brand brothers all on one podcast. Would be interesting to see a good discussion about each others experiences and what they can relate to.
Thanks for having him on. Very inspiring guy within our community. But bro Kazi, with respect, pls let the guests speak, you keep jumping from one subject to another without letting the speakers speak. Theres so much passion coming from the speakers but for some reason you interject with some random question. Let it flow bro, you just need to ask if the speaker is abit reserved. You did an excellent job on the second half though. Jsk Allah.
His dad was a lovely , loving guy , a God-fearing person. Your father opened the 1st shop under the bridge, and the whole community knew your special herbs imports. That's how you made the money. You married a solicitor, didn't she put you in jail, desh, over money. He has false allegations against other shop owners. His dad was well respected.
He's bang on the money about Bangladesh, people are very very decisive, dishonest and corrupt. This issue runs from the very top to the very bottom..... It's a shame because it's a beautiful country...
Also kazi if you can do subtitles for each time your guest speak a language other than english. There are people who dont understand bengali watching. Thanks.
@kazishafiqur , Rahul amin and the other one sadik ahmed Google the name. Mahee jalil bhai know Rahul amin can put u touch and sadik ahmed lives in Stamford Hill area of North London . He was the director of film called ' the last tagore ' a Bengali western film .!
A lot of people from that generation who came to Tower Hamlets at a young age still have a noticeable accent because Bengali was the most used language. Also many went back home regularly and spent a lot of time there, often missing years of primary/secondary school.
I arrived in the UK in 2002 to pursue my studies. I often buy fish from Mas Bazar in Shadwell and started shopping there again when they moved to Becton. Yesterday, I went shopping in Becton. Mr. Aklu is indeed a gentleman, humble and approachable. He demonstrates impressive business skills, prioritizing both his customers and the community. May Allah grant him good health and prosperity in all his endeavors.
Must not have good taste if u are buying fish from there
Yh crzzy
Love seeing bengalis smashing life 🎉
*Muslims
Where u from sad
Nostalgia bro. We growing up in our childhood era in the 90's used to identify Shadwell Grocers shop near Cable Street as "Malik Bhair" shop. I remember buying penny sweets and 50p Lucky bags from there and oh yeah the 5p/10p ice pops during the summer holidays. I remember the guy in the podcast who used to work in the shop as Malik bhais brother but never knew his name till now! Alot has changed in Shadwell now. I've moved out in the late 90's. Alot of fond memories growing up in Shadwell!
where you residing at now dear bro
I loved this episode As a revert to Islam and a sister I find such humble people’s stories so inspiring and beautiful May Allah continue to grant success in this life and the next 🤲🏼
Amazing! Thanks for your continued support.
I used to live in shadwell tarling house. I know his dad from young age. They were the only bengali grocery shop in shadwell
I would say the main secret recipe to Aklu Miah’s success is from the duas of his father and mother ultimately. I believe this to be the case 100%
Definitely no doubt and he does respect his elders a lot.
Very humble brother. MashaAllah his success and wealth hasn't gotten to his head like many people usually do. Proper grafter, may Allah give you more baraka
When made with Chinese leather you never know where it comes from or what the leather is made of *condup*
Bro he was literally importing dr^gs???? But ok
So much to learn from Aklu. He seems like a humble man
Love the humble beginnings of diving deep into business without any experience and then finding his feet.
A true business man
27:00 My personal opinion in business is this is a saturated market now. You will need a lot of money to open a really big shop to get in a location for Bengali market which isn't catered for already (mission impossible).
In any case we need to focus on business that supplies the wider community to bring money from outside the community into the community. Not just buy and sell amongst ourselves.
What an absolute gem Alhamdullillah! I can listen Aklu Miah talk all day - so much to learn.
I remember that first shop like yesterday, use to be a barbers lol, use to go in after school, May Allaah bless his dad lovely guy always had a smile
Congratulations for your success Aklu and well done to brother Kazi for getting people on the show to highlight the success of Bangladeshi businesses in the UK.
Thank you and if you have any more guest recommendations please let us know.
Owner of Mr Naga?
Allahumma Barik seems like a great humble man. May he receive more success inshaAllah
''I can't get along with alot of them, they are very deceiving''
I can so relate.. ❤😅
I’m sure not everyone are like that…
May Allah bless you Br Aklu Your mindset is giving. I love the energy.
I pray and have good hope that the brother always has his fithraa and Thawakkool of his & all our creator. Much respect Aklu Baisaab
I agree we should always look at good side and take what is good. This ummah needs more positivity than ever.
I know his dad. Lovely guy may Allah give him janatul ferdous.
I think the same as aklu bhai. Our community buys everything that is indian. As a community we have failed to get togather and produce things in Bangladesh that we sell from the restaurant industry. A big failed opportunity. I hope big players can come togather and do something. Also to include the wider bengali community to become shareholders. Togather it's possible.
Aklu is very good person. Thanks brother keep with the good work
Masallah Brother, you inspire me and I am still struggling myself with my family but Brother Aklu Miah you are true OG.
Love this guy and his story and change brought to our community
Alhamdulilah the bother seems amazing and very humble. May allah give him even more inshaAllah
Aklu is a legend. 👍
Mr aklus older brother Harun, need to do an interview. His a man that navigates deen and business.
Amazing, thank you for bringing him in.
Thank you it wasn’t easy however we got there in the end.
Seamark in manchester is a huge wholesaler of fish and are off bengali origin.
Listened it all whilst doing my gardening! Very interesting to know more about the respected business man,wish him and his family many more successful years of this legacy he managed to create Ameen
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Fantastic episode!
The show is building the mindset of the next generation of British Bangladeshi entrepreneurs.
Alhamdulillah and this is exactly my primary motivation.
We need to support and nature our next generation to excel in business and entrepreneurship.
OG Aklu the real bread boy if you know you know
Real OG for sure…😂
Yes we do know no doubt there
Dr^g
It is really inspiring to hear his whole story and may ALLAH bless him. thank you Kazi Shafiqur Rahman for this episode.
Jazakallah we will get bigger guests inshallah. We have some fantastic line ups too.
Amazing episode. Keep going on bro.
Comments like these are real gems and gives us the motivation to keep moving.
Thank you , enjoyed very much.
Jazakallah
Amazing guest and Alhamdullilah Kazi bhai your interviewing skills have improved massively compared to your previous ones.
Jazakallah I am trying to improve every episode for a better watching experience.
Great podcast, keep it up
Thank you my brother. My goal is to inspire, educate and entertain at the same time.
Luton had been waiting years for someone of the like of Aklu bhai to open and he finally has. All the other bengali stores were rip off merchants charging extortionate prices for years
Part 2 is needed
Brilliant interview. What a wonderful man
He certainly is. Thankyou and please share.
Salaam I love every single talk on that show specially sir aklu miah so much to learn can listen all day he is absolutely good 👍 person and true business man subhanallah may Allah give him everything success in every way may bless his entire family 🙏 ameen summa ameen
Congratulations brother u just knighted our brother Aklu.
Great podcast bhai
Thanks brother. Please share with others.
This is amazing episode I really enjoyed his advice what ever you do in dunya especially work if it doesn’t support your akhira it’s meaningless he’s right about that
The Real OG Aklu Miah 💯
Great guest 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you 🙏
Your channel discovered today subscribed today, from BD.
Keep going bro, inshaAllah.
God bless you.
Many many thanks 🙏
Mashallah very humble and soft spoken genuine brother, im pakistani and us bengali and pakistani brothers shared same struggle and challenges, respect to the brother, im same age really relate to his experiences, allah talla bless him more
Thank you for your comment and support. I appreciate it a lot.
33:20 I went to Bangladesh after 23 years and let me tell you ... i'm going back every year from now on insha'allah. Nothing can touch the serenity of village life in Bangladesh. Away from the hustle and bustle of the UK.
Absolutely! I encourage all young people who have never been to go asap.
Amazing thanks ❤
Thank you 🙏
This podcast episode a Big WIN!! A very genuine and humble character like Aklu Miah. Well done for bringing this gentleman on your show, so much to learn from him indeed.
Alhamdulillah. This is our goal. Share knowledge and pass it down.
Impressed
Thank you 🙏 please share with family and friends
Allahumma Barik.
Great episode brother. Learned a lot of from his story.
Alhamdulillah me too…do share with others if you can.
Loved de interview, great advice in the end.
Alhamdulillah, Jazakallah
@kazishafiqur thank you bhai,your inspiration in our community,keep up the good work,installation meet u one day
Great episode 👏🏾👏🏾
Jazakallah
The Original Bengali shop was in Fashion Street E1 off Brick Lane . Owned by the uncles of Rahim Brothers. It was known as Maymolor Shof . They were OG for Bangladeshi Fish and Vegetables back in the 70’s and 80’s
Watched the interview in full enjoyed it very much.
Maybe you should do more chains of supermarkets.
We are in Birmingham, West Bromwich and would love for you to open one in our area. We have a lot of Pakistani supermarkets but not decent Bangladeshi ones.
We have huge Bangladeshi community here and it is only getting bigger.
Good luck for your future adventures with food.
Maybe you should do Travel Agency too, provide package holidays around Bangladesh as the young generation want to see Bangladesh but there are no Trusted tour guides and services and next generation will not visit Bangladesh because they don't speak the language or know the places. Also trusting Bangladeshi people over there is difficult, where do you go if things go wrong.
Hard work pays every way and you have proved it. Great interview ❤
Thank you and I hope he will consider. Please do share with family and friends.
Wish you could have aklu sasa and shelim sasa amd ibco brand brothers all on one podcast. Would be interesting to see a good discussion about each others experiences and what they can relate to.
That would be a killer one for sure!
Thanks for having him on. Very inspiring guy within our community. But bro Kazi, with respect, pls let the guests speak, you keep jumping from one subject to another without letting the speakers speak. Theres so much passion coming from the speakers but for some reason you interject with some random question. Let it flow bro, you just need to ask if the speaker is abit reserved. You did an excellent job on the second half though. Jsk Allah.
Thank you 🙏
@@kazishafiqurYou did a good job bro especially in second half
New subbie here interesting interview please keep up the inspiring bangladeshi guests
Very inspiring podcast, came across your channel by accident love hearing bangali doing well Alhamdulilah
Alhamdulillah I’m glad you came. This is still very early days for us. Inshallah things will get really big really soon.
@@kazishafiqur Ameen...
You can tell both from different generations but still have that Bangladeshs fresh twang.
Ma’ashallah , Very Humble brother, great roll model for the community
Everyone eagerly waiting for AAM, KATOL, LESU Mela
MASHA ALLAH
Big boss! Big heart!
May Allah make the entire Muslim
Ummah have a bigger heart. Ameenn
His dad was a lovely , loving guy , a God-fearing person. Your father opened the 1st shop under the bridge, and the whole community knew your special herbs imports. That's how you made the money. You married a solicitor, didn't she put you in jail, desh, over money. He has false allegations against other shop owners. His dad was well respected.
It’s a very tough business to make profitable, way too much competition and shopping habits have changed significantly
Amazing podcast brother, I only found it difficult to follow when the guest started speaking bangali. Maybe in the future subtitles would be helpful.
I was worried that would happen. I will certainly look into subtitles.
Great episode. It's a shame there are no subtitles for the Bengali parts..
Inshallah we will do another release on our best episodes and with suitable subtitles.
He's bang on the money about Bangladesh, people are very very decisive, dishonest and corrupt.
This issue runs from the very top to the very bottom..... It's a shame because it's a beautiful country...
Looking forward to see Bangladeshi rice and masala arriving to support our own people in Bangladesh, does anyone know if the meat in beckton is HMC
Yes HMC available in Kacha Bazar Beckton
The goat ❤
Assalamualaikum does he also own Priyo Bazar in Shadwell and Poplars Meat Bazar?? Also when are you brining Barber H (of Island barbers)??
He doesn’t own priyo bazar
What has the barber done?
Don’t think he owns the poplar one either. There are many copycats out there using bazaar in their name
@@Amibalani chain of barber shops and cafes
Bondor bazar is his main competitor in chapman street. He knew exactly what he was doing.
Saw a old photo of Aklu’s from his gang days at a snooker club with so many OGs from 1991 on a Instagram page last year
Share link
I want them to get the rahims owners on, they were caught smuggling drugs in their fish 🤣🤣
@@east_londonlad8988 long time ago bruv, my dad told me all abt what they used to do
Bengali DNA, humble boss
I live in Havering and we were disappointed when they closed down. I shopped there. The parking was a pain.
Ah that's sad, do you visit his Priyo Bazar store in London Shadwell?
Didn’t know he owned that too.
Yes it’s sad for sure…
@@IONS-LEGACYthat's not his.
Insha’Allah I’ll be on your show soon. I help entrepreneurs create their online businesses and acquisition systems.
MashaAllah
A very inspirational story
Alhamdulillah
Also kazi if you can do subtitles for each time your guest speak a language other than english. There are people who dont understand bengali watching. Thanks.
Inshallah we will do on future pods.
Aklu Miah seems like a nice guy, should support this guy, entrepreneurial.
Yes 100% agree with you. we should support our brothers and sisters in their entrepreneurial journey.
A day in the life of Aklu would be great. How does he prepare for the big mela events
Respect to you brothers
Jazakallah
bekton is excellent place to shop. best to avoid peak times if possible.
Bring the owner of Taj stores would be interesting to hear his story.
We asked however we do not think he is interested.
He copied the name bazar from us , Beani Bazar. Yes.
I think he meant no one used the word bazar in UK
He used to live on the outskirts of Beani Bazar in Kalijuri, which is a village located in Gulapgonj.
Our deshi cuisine is the best. No other cuisine can beat it.
hahaha this brother is very entertaining. 24:45 had me in stiches. "i never thought it would die down, i used to see fishes in my dram ahahaha"
So funny.
Good interview. But the interviewer needs to stop interrupting.
Me and Kazi used to eat cheeseburgers togeather back in the day.
Where?
@@kazishafiqur in my dreams 😘
The DLP massive
Aklu sasa is a legend
Mr kazi advertising his youtube channel in sylhet airport.
Did you take a photo of it.
Can u bring Bengali flim maker podcast please ! There are few of them ! Like the one who made film hassan raja .!
What’s his name.?
@@kazishafiqur@ Rahul amin ! Channel s mahee jalil bhai know him ! U can ask him to put you in touch .!
@kazishafiqur , Rahul amin and the other one sadik ahmed Google the name. Mahee jalil bhai know Rahul amin can put u touch and sadik ahmed lives in Stamford Hill area of North London . He was the director of film called ' the last tagore ' a Bengali western film .!
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Amazing 😂
Bai buy the building from now rather than lease .
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Can you invite other business men from Tower Hamlets
Any in mind?
Lutfor rahman 😅
Can you get someone from tabliqi jamaat@@kazishafiqur
He couldn’t have been 7yrs old when he came to England if he was he would’ve strong London accent.
He did say he left school at very early age?
A lot of people from that generation who came to Tower Hamlets at a young age still have a noticeable accent because Bengali was the most used language. Also many went back home regularly and spent a lot of time there, often missing years of primary/secondary school.
For the qurbani video he got the names mixed up he tried to bash down someone, accidentally he bashed his own nephews company.
Big guest!!
Certainly. Make dua we keep moving and keep getting bigger guests.