Barrister Kutub Uddin Ahmed Shikder was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 for extraordinary service to the Muslim community.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, British Order of Knighthood was instituted in 1917 by King George V to reward both civilian and military wartime service. An MBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) is awarded for a significant achievement or outstanding service to the community.