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Kings College Supported by BritBanglaCovid on Research

In a challenging time, we need to work with like minded people and organisations for the same cause. BritBanglaCovid endorses and supports the work of King's College London for the interest of Bangla-Britain in times of Covid-19. If you know of anyone who fits the criteria please ask them to contact Julie or Ansar from Swadhinata Trust. 
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  1. Mashud Haque27 September 2020 at 08:00

    You may contact BEAP in Bradford how they have done it with community help.

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