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FOBANA-Central Convention 2025
August 29 - August 31
FOBANA-Central will hold its 39th convention in Montreal, Canada, from August 29 to August 31st, 2025. Canada-Bangladesh Solidarity is the host organisation for this year’s convention.
Tickets can be purchased from FOBANA-Central online
Programs:
- Celebrity Reception: A warm welcome to Bangladeshi icons from music, cinema, and activism.
- Bangla Music Night: A soulful evening of traditional and contemporary Bangla melodies, featuring popular music by local and visiting singers.
- Business Leaders Summit: A forum for Bangladeshi entrepreneurs and visionaries to share strategies, innovations, and diaspora-driven success stories.
- Seminar & Workshop: Insightful discussions on immigration, education, and digital progress, featuring thought leaders who bridge the knowledge exchange between Bangladesh and North America.
- Literature and Poetry Meeting: An ode to Bangla literature, featuring readings and recitations from classic to contemporary Bangladeshi literature and poetry.
- Youth Forum: An energetic space where second-generation Bangladeshis explore identity, leadership, and creativity.
- The Talent Show: an exciting platform for Bangladeshi children and young people to showcase their talents in music, dance, recitation, and comedy performances.
- FOBANA Scholarship: The scholarship is distributed to recognize excellence among Bangladeshi-American students, uplift their futures, and honor academic achievement and community service.
- Bangladeshi Food Court: A feast of flavors from spicy street food to homemade snacks.
- Arts & Craft Stalls: Sell handcrafted nakshi kanthas, jewelry, clothing, sarees, toys, celebrating the artistry and colorful craftsmanship of Bangladesh.
Sponsorship Packages
- Grand Package: $15,000
Key benefits- Friday night dinner for three (3) persons
- Designated as the official sponsor of the 2025 FOBANA Convention
- Special recognition on the website, posters, and on-stage electronic slides
- Three-minute introduction on stage during prime time
- Two complimentary hotel rooms or one suite room for a three-night stay
- Prime location booth on the main floor
- Provision of three (3) complimentary VIP tickets for access to all three event days.
- Full-page color advertisement in the magazine in a preferred location
- Large banner in the hallway prominently featuring the company name and logo
- Complimentary registration and acknowledgment during the Business networking lunch on Saturday.
- On-stage recognition during the business networking lunch
- Access to certain privileges or amenities during the convention
- Sponsor name on the convention program brochure
- Complimentary meal vouchers for participating vendors
- Transportation services are arranged for airport transfers to and from the hotel
- A complimentary gift basket is offered as a token of appreciation
- Icon Package: $5,000
Key benefits- Friday night Dinner for two (2) persons
- Designated as the official sponsor of the 2025 FOBANA Convention
- Special acknowledgment featured on the Website and Posters
- Opportunity for a two (2)-minute stage introduction during prime time
- Complimentary accommodation with one (1) hotel room for a three-night stay
- Prime location booth placement on the main floor
- Provision of two (2) complimentary VIP tickets for access to all three days of the event.
- Full-page advertisement placement in the magazine.
- Access to certain privileges or amenities during the convention
- Complimentary registration and acknowledgment during the Saturday Business Networking lunch.
- Sponsor name on the event program brochure.
- Complimentary meal vouchers
- Transportation services are arranged for airport transfers to and from the hotel.
- A complimentary gift basket is offered as a token of appreciation
- Gold Package: $2,000
Key benefits- Friday night Gala Dinner for two (2).
- Designated as the official sponsor of the 2025 FOBANA Convention
- Special acknowledgement on the FOBANA Convention Website
- Complimentary accommodation with one (1) hotel room for a three-night stay
- Two (2) Complimentary VIP tickets for 3 nights, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Half-page advertisement in the 2025 FOBANA Convention magazine
- Complimentary registration and acknowledgment will be provided during the Saturday business lunch.
- Sponsor’s name in the FOBANA Convention brochure
- Complimentary registration and acknowledgment during the Saturday Business Networking lunch
- Individual names on the program brochure
- A complimentary gift basket is offered as a token of appreciation
- Silver package $1,500
Key benefits- Friday night Gala Dinner for two (2)
- Official sponsor of FOBANA 2025
- One (1) complimentary hotel room for a three-night stay
- Two (2) Complimentary VIP tickets for 3 nights, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Complimentary registration for two (2) in the Business Networking lunch on Saturday
- Individual names on the program brochure
- A complimentary gift basket is offered as a token of appreciation
Venue(s)
Hotel Intercontinental
360 Saint-Antoine Street Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3X4
and
EVO Montreal (Ex Delta Hotel
777 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa, Montreal H3C 3Z7
Contacts
Atiquer Rahman, 954-818-2970
Niehal Rahim, 917-533-2958
Ziaul Haque Zia, 514-236-7284
Iqbal Kabir, 514-664-6789
Event details are subject to change. Before attending, please confirm with the organization.