Brick Lane on the verge of losing its flavour?

According to President of the Bangladesh Caterers’ Association Bajloor Rashid, the influx of corporate brands is making the area, referred to as Bangla Town, “soul-less”. “In the last four years, rent has more than doubled and rates have increased by 50 to 70 per cent, which has forced many residents to migrate out of the area and for restaurants to shut shop.

“Their long-term future has become questionable, and it might not be long before Brick Lane is no longer regarded as the curry capital of Bangladeshi food,” Rashid said.