Ekushey 2016 will be observed by Bangladeshi community in Brooklyn. The event will be organized by Greater Noakhali Society of USA. Cultural programs, remembrance, awards for Bangladeshi kids and youth etc. will be part of the event. A temporary Shaheed Minar will made to lay flowers in memory of martyrs of language movements in Bangladesh at the first hours of February 21st. Following organizations will take part in the event:
- Charukontho Academy (চারুকণ্ঠ একাডেমী)
- Chatkhil Society USA (চাটখিল)
- Chittagong Divisional Association (চট্টগ্রাম বিভাগীয় সমিতি)
- Church-McDonald Bangladeshi Business Association
- Companygonj Welfare Society (কোম্পানিগঞ্জ)
- Daganbhuiyan Welfare Association (দাগনভূইয়া)
- Feni Jela Samity
- Greater Begumganj Society USA
- Greater Noakhali Education and Cultural Association
- Lakshmipur Jela Society (লক্ষ্মীপুর)
- NewKirk Friends and Family Foundation
- Senbagh Association USA
- Senbagh Welfare Society
- Sonagazi Kallayan Samity (সোনাগাজী কল্যাণ সমিতি)
The event is free and all are welcome.
Venue:
Noakhali Bhaban
118 Beverly Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Contact:
Golam Kibria Miron, 718-844-7782
Abu Naser, 646-247-2657
Abul Kalam, 917-407-2509