Monica Ali Bolton, England. Her father is originally from the district of Mymensingh. She went to Bolton School and then studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Wadham College, Oxford. "Brick Lane" – named after Brick Lane, a street at the heart of London's Bangladeshi community – follows the life of Nazneen, a Bangladeshi woman who moves to London at the age of 18, to marry an older man, Chanu. They live in Tower Hamlets. At first her English consists only of "sorry" and "thank you;" the novel explores her life and adaptations in the community, as well as the character of Chanu,
Waltham Forest London Borough Council elections health. The by-election was called following the death of Cllr. John F. Walter. The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Edwin J. Northover. The by-election was triggered by the death of Councillor Nadeem Ali, of the Labour Party. Waltham Forest London Borough Council elections Waltham Forest London Borough Council in London is elected every four years. Since the last boundary changes in 2002, 60 councillors have been elected from 20 wards, with 3 councillors per ward. Since the first election to the council in 1964 political control of the council has been held by the following parties: Summary