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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.

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