Second Generation Bangladeshi

Second Generation Bangladeshis holding vigil for Rajon in Brooklyn, New York.

It was a small but an important event. There were only 30-35 people – some second generation Bangladeshi young, some first generation adults, some men, some women – all living in New York City. They get together to remember a boy who was not known to them even few weeks ago. The boy, 13-year-old  Samiul … Read more…

Documentary Films on Bangladesh – Part 7

Documentary Films on Bangladesh – Part 7

Fictional film industry in Bangladesh is dominant, dramatic, distorted and surreal but still profitable. Therefore, non-fiction films or documentaries are neglected. Also the genre is not popular. Documentaries made by Bangladeshi filmmakers are rare, however, some new generation of independent filmmakers are trying to change the scenario. We will cover that story in another post. … Read more…

Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts: Caring for a Culture

BIPA Bangla Mela Parade

Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA) celebrated a colorful, joyous, participatory and cross cultural ‘Pohela Boishakh‘ (Bangla New Year) in New York. Bangladeshi community participated in a block parade and enjoyed a cultural event afterwards to get a taste of ‘Bangla Noboborsho’ in New York. Hundreds of kids, young and adults marched several blocks of … Read more…

Maps of Bangladesh you may never seen or how to draw map the British way!

Shapes of Enclaves near Bangladesh-India Border

To draw a map of Bangladesh is not easy. It is close to impossible for anyone to draw an accurate and complete map of Bangladesh if all the enclaves are included into the account. No geography books in Bangladeshi schools have them drawn! These enclaves are also kind of unseen, forgotten and neglected because they … Read more…

Bangladesh Environment: Moving the Movement

General Secretary of Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) speaking in New York

Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) occasionally organizes events to inform, educate and seek support from non-resident Bangladeshis living abroad to preserve environment of Bangladesh. On Sunday, March 22nd, BEN organized a special event to welcome Mr. Abdul Matin, General Secretary of Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) – (Bangladesh Environmental Movement) who has been visiting USA. BEN works … Read more…

Documentary Films on Bangladesh – Part 5

Documentary Films on Bangladesh - Part 5

Documentary Films on Bangladesh by non-Bangladeshi Film Makers A list of documentary films on Bangladesh was previously published in Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. This is the fifth installment. All documentaries in this list were made by non-Bangladeshi directors, producers, and production companies. It is not a review or not a … Read more…

Bangladesh Embassies and Consulates – Online Presence of a Nation

Bangladesh Embassies and Consulates

Bangladesh embassies, consulates, high commissions, permanent missions in different countries and international organizations represent Bangladesh and its people. These missions are controlled by Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). According to MOFA’s website, a total of 65 embassies, consulates, high commissions, deputy high commissions, permanent missions are stationed in 51 countries. (List below. However, this … Read more…