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SUMMARY:Banglar Pitha Utshob
DESCRIPTION:Banglar Pitha Utshob (বাংলার পিঠা উত্সব)\, 2015\, … to promote and maintain the traditional pitha (rice cake) making culture of Bangladesh\, organized by Parents Club. Music\, live pitha making demonstration\, children’s dance\, art competition\, singing\, drawing\, magic show\, puthi (পুঁথি) reading\, jari (জারি) song will be part of the program. \nThe event is free to attend. All are welcome with family and friends. \nCulture program by Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA)\, Bonhishikha Sangit Niketon\, Bangladesh Cultural Society of North America\, Swarlipi\, Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA)\, City College Cultural Group. Solo performance by local Bangladeshi artists. \nContacts: \n917-916-6676\n646-919-4625\n718-314-4648 \nSpelling variations: utshob\, utsob\, utsab\, utsav\, পিঠে\,
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/banglar-pitha-utshob-2/
LOCATION:Queens Palace\, New York\,  37-11\, 57th Street\, Woodside\, NY\, 11377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150327T012219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150404T212857Z
UID:11044-1428256800-1428267600@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Literary Meetup of Gangchil Sahitta Ashore
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Literary Meetup of Gangchil Sahitta Ashore meets 1st Sunday of every month. This month’s theme: Boishakhi Anondo and Pitha Utshob. The event is free. All are welcome. \nVenue \n71-24 Roosevelt Avenue\, 2nd floor\nJackson Heights\, NY 11372 \nContact \nKhan Showkat\n917-834-8566\nkshowkatusa@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/monthly-literary-meetup-of-gangchil-sahitta-ashore/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150420
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150415T133709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150423T150459Z
UID:11369-1428710400-1429487999@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Participatory Budgeting - New York City Council
DESCRIPTION:Participatory Budgeting – New York City Council \nThis year\, New York City Council Members will ask residents to decide how to spend over $25 million in their neighborhoods through participatory budgeting. Council Members each allocate at least $1 million in discretionary capital funding to be decided upon by district residents. \nVoting will take place April 11 – 19. The citywide voting age is 16 years old\, and some districts have lowered the minimum voting age to 14 years old. \nWhat is on the Ballot?\nFind out what is on the ballot in your district\, and then come out and vote for the projects you want to see in your community!\nClick here for Ballot Information\nWhere to Vote? \nVoting in Participatory Budgeting is open to residents of participating Council districts! Find out where you can vote and what the voting age is in your area by selecting your Council district. The citywide voting age is 16 years old\, and some districts have lowered the minimum voting age to 14 years old. \nClick here for Voting Centers\nVoter ID: \nVoters can prove they live in the district AND are the eligible voting age using one or more document(s). If you are not able to provide any of these forms of ID\, you may sign a vote eligibility oath that states that you live in the district and meet the minimum voting age. \nClick here for list of Voter IDs\nFollowing areas of participatory budgeting of New York City Council will provide Bangla ballots (বাংলা ব্যালট)\, if requested: \n\nBangla Ballot for District 22\, Queens\, Costa Constantinides\nBangla Ballot for District 26\, Queens\, Jimmy Van Bramer\nBangla Ballot for District 27\, Queens\, Daneek Miller\nBangla Ballot for District 32\, Brooklyn\, Eric Ulrich\nBangla Ballot for District 39\, Brooklyn\, Brad Lander
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/participatory-budgeting-new-york-city-council/
CATEGORIES:Political
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150331T141528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150404T212857Z
UID:11195-1428764400-1428768000@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Nutrition Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle
DESCRIPTION:Nutrition Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle is a free workshop for Bangla speaking community.The event is free and open to all. \nPart 1: Be healthy\, be wealthy\nLearn what organic food is\, how to distinguish it from non-organic food\, what its advantages are and what the health hazards related to commercial food might be. \nPart 2: Healthy and delicious food for your family\nLearn recipe and tips on how to incorporate nutrient-packed ‘super-foods’ into your meal plans\, as healthy snacks and how to introduce them to your family. \nPresenter: Menoka Pasha \nQA session to follow after the presentation. Presentation will be in Bangla and English. \nVenue \nQueens Library\, Jackson Heights Branch\n35-51\, 81 Street\, Jackson Heights\, NY 11372\nTel.: 718-899-2500 \n 
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/nutrition-tips-for-a-healthy-lifestyle/
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150412T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150412T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150409T032438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150423T150458Z
UID:11326-1428845400-1428879600@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Borshobaran & Pitha Utshob of JBBA
DESCRIPTION:Borshobaran & Pitha Utshob\, organized by Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association (JBBA) will be held in Woodside\, New York. Borshobaran and Pitha Utshob are part of traditional Bangla New Year (Boishakhi) festival.  ‘Panta’ and ‘Ilish’ (water soaked rice and Hilsa fish)\, various kinds of ‘vorta’ (mashed goodies)\, and other Bangladeshi food items will be available at the event. Cultural program will be performed by local artists. \nThis event is free. All are welcome to participate. \nFor stall and other information: \nMd. Hasan Jilani\, 917-971-7793\nNasrin Sultana\, 646-641-4627\nZakaria Masud Ziko\, 917-517-9777\nTarek Hasan Khan\, 917-345-4850 \n[Spelling variations: Bangla Noboborsho\, Pohela Boishakh\, Boisak\, elish\, বর্ষবরন\, পিঠা\, পান্তা\, ইলিশ\, ভর্তা\, পহেলা বৈশাখ\, বৈশাখী মেলা]
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/borshobaran-pitha-utshob-of-jbba/
LOCATION:Queens Palace\, New York\,  37-11\, 57th Street\, Woodside\, NY\, 11377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150412T160317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150423T150458Z
UID:11332-1429023600-1429038000@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Pohela Boishakh & Borshobaran
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Bangla Year 1422\, Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association of NY will organize a Pohela Boishakh & Borshobaran festival in Jackson Heights. Music\, dance\, Bangla New Year’s traditional food – ‘panta ilish’ will be part of the event. Shilpakala Academy of USA\, Bonhishikha Sangit Niketon and local Bangladeshi singers will perform at the cultural program. \nThe event is free and open to all. \nVenue: \nDiversity Plaza\n73rd Street & Broadway\, Jackson Heights\, NY \nContacts: \nMd. Mohsin Mia\, 917-478-9985\nRashed Ahmed\, 718-316-1948\nAbul Fazal Didarul Islam\, 646-496-3480
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/pohela-boishakh-borshobaran-2/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150412T155135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150423T150458Z
UID:11331-1429030800-1429048800@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Pohela Boishakh & Borshobaran
DESCRIPTION:Pohela Boishakh & Borshobaran festival organized by Bangladesh Society of New York\, Inc. The program includes fashion show\, drama\, dance and music. ‘Panta Illish’ – the traditional Bangla New York food will be a special attraction. Poets\, artiest\, literary figures of Bangladeshi community living in New York will attend the event.\nDrawing and art competition for children (registration required). \nThe event is free and open to all. \nContacts: \n917-744-9236\n917-301-2063
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/pohela-boishakh-borshobaran/
LOCATION:Queens Palace\, New York\,  37-11\, 57th Street\, Woodside\, NY\, 11377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150404T190226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T150020Z
UID:11236-1429038000-1429048800@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Borshobaran
DESCRIPTION:Borshobaran (বর্ষবরন) – The program is organized by Drama Circle in Astoria\, New York. Borshobaran is part of Boishakhi festival – Bangla New Year. ‘Panta’ and ‘Ilish’ (water soaked rice and Hilsa fish)\, various kinds of ‘vorta’ (mashed goodies)\, and other Bangladeshi food items will be available. This event is free. All are welcome to participate. Come dressed in traditional Bangladeshi Boishakhi dress. \nContact: \n347-724-9518 \n[ Spelling variations: Borsha boron\, পান্তা এবং ইলিশ\, ভর্তা \, বৈশাখী ] 
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/borshobaran/
LOCATION:NTV Studio\, 36-01\, 37 Avenue\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150415T022535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150423T150458Z
UID:11367-1429297200-1429308000@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Palki
DESCRIPTION:Palki – a palanquin or sedan chair used in traditional wedding ceremony in Bangladesh and India. Palki – a box-like vehicle carried on shoulders by usually six men – is a wedding transportation means. Brides are carried to the bridegrooms’ home by Palki. The tradition is almost non-existence in Bangladesh. \nBangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA) will present the vibrant culture of Bangladeshi wedding through dance\, song and dramatization of wedding with Palki. A sample life size Palki will be on stage. Two Bangladeshi artists – Rokon and Tarief will construct Palki. The event is free and open to all. \nVenue \nPS 230 Doris L. Cohen\n1 Albemarle Road\, Brooklyn\, NY 11218 \nContact \n Annie Ferdous\, 917-674-4746 \n[Spelling variation: palkee]
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/palki/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150623T153921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150629T061617Z
UID:12615-1429354800-1429394400@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Boishakhi Mela 2015 - Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Boishakhi Mela 2015 – Sydney is a fair and cultural event organized by Bangladesh community living in Sydney Australia. Food\, music\, shopping\, kid’s event – all are included. The event is free and all are welcome. \nThe event is organized by Bangabandhu Council Australia \nVenue \nTennis Centre\, Sydney Olympic Park\nRod Laver Dr\, Sydney NSW 2127\, Australia\n\nContacts: \nSheikh Haque\, 0402-001-788\nDr Abdur Razzaque\, 0412-756-475\nJamal Uddin\, 0421-897-961\nDr. Sudhir Lodh\, 0434-544-564\nTushar Roy\, 0413-045-133\nDr. Badrul Alam Khan\, 0405-035-487\nSurajit Roy\, 0433-351-662\nZahirul Islam\, 01745-795-246\nFor Stall/booth: 0402-001-788 or 0430-372-244 or Email: sheikhhuq@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/boishakhi-mela-2015-sydney/
CATEGORIES:Fair & Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150521T045857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150522T143911Z
UID:11891-1429362000-1429390800@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:BCCDI Bangla School Boishakhi Mela
DESCRIPTION:BCCDI Bangla School Boishakhi Mela : A day of fun\, food\, music\, dance and other festivities to welcome and celebrate Bangla New Year. There will be stalls for shopping\, eating and conversation. The event is free – No tickets! Free parking all day and all night. Come alone or with family\, friends\, children. \nVenue: \nMary Louise Jackson Amphitheater at Northern Virginia Community College\n(NOVA Manassas Campus)\n6901 Sudley Road\, Manassas\, VA 20109 \n\nContact \nJashim Uddin\, 202-709-1936
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/bccdi-bangla-school-boishakhi-mela/
CATEGORIES:Fair & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150412T170859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150423T150457Z
UID:11336-1429365600-1429398000@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Boishakhi Mela
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Bangla New Year 1422\, New American Women’s Forum of New York\, New American Democratic Club and New American Youth Forum will organize Boishakhi Mela in Jamaica\, New York. Book\, CD\, food\, clothing\, jewelry\, toy stall will be there for participant’s shopping pleasure. Music\, dance\, fashion show\, raffle draw etc. are part of the event. Free Panta-Ilish (Traditional Bangla New Year Food) will be distributed between 4:00-5:00 pm. \nThe event is free and open to all. \nVenue: \nPS 131 Abigail Adams\n170-45\, 84 Avenue\, Jamaica\, NY 11432 \nContacts \nLili Akhter\, 917-542-1896\nRokeya Akhter\, 516-734-1147\nRomana Jesmin\, 646-726-5703\nRubaiya Rahman\, 347-873-9962\nSalma Ferdous\, 646-577-0830\nSelina Khanam\, 718-465-9515\nShireen Kamal\, 347-213-7116
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/boishakhi-mela-3/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T223000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150407T014113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T214648Z
UID:11275-1429372800-1429396200@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Spring Festival & Bangla New Year
DESCRIPTION:Spring Festival & Bangla New Year Celebration of Bangladeshi community. Celebrate a vibrant and beautiful Bangla/Bangladeshi/Bengali culture with a spectacular showcase! The event includes poetry\, music\, song\, and dance! More than 60 students from India\, Bangladesh\, and Japan will perform a cultural showcase. Come to encourage and support them in their endeavors! In addition\, several esteemed classical dance and vocal troupes will perform at the event. \nThe concert will have clothing stalls\, jewelry stalls\, and food exhibitions. The event is free and open to all. All are invited! \nSadarang Worldwide Music Center will organize the event. \nVenue: \nPS-69\n77-02 37th Avenue\, Jackson Heights\, NY 11372\n(Inside the school) \nContacts: \nTapan Baidya: 917-584-4376\nBijoy Ghosh: 347-421-6717\nSwapan K. Nath: 917-881-9054\nSalim Ibrahim: 917-285-6449\nNargis Rahman: 347-283-9556\nShyamul Kar: 917-498-9914\nJhalak Datta: 347-753-0427\nMamnun Haq: 917-856-6975
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/spring-festival-bangla-new-year/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150328T193538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150404T212856Z
UID:11137-1429383600-1429394400@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Boishakhi Jolsha
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Boishakhi Jolsha\, organized by Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts. Concert by Selima Ashraf in vocal\, Indradeep Gosh in violin\, Pinak Pani Goswami on Tabla\, Nadeem Ahmad on Keyboard\, Shohid Uddin on Mondira. \nThis is a free event. Limited seats. First come first seat. \nVenue: \n164-13 Hillside Avenue\nJamaica\, NY 11432 \nContact: \n917-674-4746
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/boishakhi-jolsha/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150628T004619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150629T061616Z
UID:12667-1429441200-1429470000@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Boishakhi Mela - Bangladeshi Expatriate Society of Texas
DESCRIPTION:Boishakhi Mela of Bangladeshi Expatriate Society of Texas. Booth/stall for shopping\, live music by local singers and renowned singer vising from Bangladesh\, Bangla New Year food\, Children’s program\, etc. \nThe event entrance fee is $10.00. All are welcome. \nVenue: \nSouthfork Ranch\n3700 Hogge Dr.\, Parker\, TX 75002\n\nContacts: \nShamin Ashrafi\, 972-215-9589\nSharmin Hossain\, 214-592-5259\nAsif Manzur\, 214-502-4310\nSalma Baqui\, 972-313-0868\nSajid Hossain\, 817-715-7040\nSanzida Chowdhury\, 214-274-0410\nMithu Mannaf\, 425-876-8943\nWalid Mursalin\, 817-703-2653
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/boishakhi-mela-bangladeshi-expatriate-society-of-texas/
CATEGORIES:Fair & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T120500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150429T035428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150504T031317Z
UID:11565-1429445100-1429466400@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Pohela Boishakh
DESCRIPTION:Udichi School of Performing Arts\, New York will celebrate Bangla New Year or Pohela Boishakh with food\, music\, dance and other cultural events. Home-made Boishakh food will be available. Aim of the program to encourage new generation of Bangladeshi Americans to participate and to learn about Bangladeshi culture. \nProgram includes Bangla speaking completion\, dance\, tabla\, song\, comedy sketch\, etc. Suggested contribution for the event is $5.00 \nVenue \nIS 230  73-10 34 Avenue\nJackson Heights\, NY\nEvent will be held between 73 and 74 Streets \nContacts \nJibon Biswas\, 718-494-4985\, 917-693-5021\nSabina Hai Urbee\, 646-265-5522\nSubrato Biswas\, 718-956-3362\,\nTushar Roy\, 917-683-3841\nMukta Dhar\, 646-642-6207\nSafi Chowdhury\, 917-349-5836\nJebu Chowdhury\, 347-649-1490
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/pohela-boishakh/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T120500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150314T214718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150404T212856Z
UID:10910-1429445100-1429484400@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:SpaandanB Fundraising and Boishakhi Mela
DESCRIPTION:The main purpose of SpaandanB Fundraising and Boishakhi Mela is to raise funds for SpaandanB projects. Throughout the event\, SpaandanB will collect voluntary contributions to support its ongoing activities in Bangladesh. Contributions are tax deductible and may qualify for company matching-donation program as well. \nCelebration of Bangla New Year\, 1422 in fun and festivity and at the same time learn how your kind donations have changed so many under-privileged lives in Bangladesh. Start the day with a colorful Mela\, decorated with stalls\, offering authentic Bangladeshi delectables. There will be carnival style games for kids. A live performance by local artists will keep you entertained. There will be raffles giving out attractive prizes. Mela is free for all! \nAt the evening\, SpaandanB will present its activities through interactive audio visual session. This will be followed by a musical performance. This year renowned Bangladeshi singer Fahmida Nabi and Close-up 1 Star Ritu Raj will participate. The combination of these celebrated artists together with a fine team of instrumental hands will make this a memorable event. The evening program will require you to purchase entrance ticket. Tickets are priced at $30\,$50 and $100. \nProgram Details \nMela : 12:00 noon -3:00 pm\nMusical Performance and SpaandanB Presentation: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm \nAdmission \nAdmission is free for all for the Mela. Cultural program requires paid admission ($30 Silver\, $50 Golden and $100 Platinum admission). However\, children 5 and younger who will not occupy seat (that is\, will share a seat with a parent)\, will have free admission.\n Buy Ticket  for SpaandanB Fundraising and Boishakhi Mela \nVenue\n \nEvergreen Valley High School\n3300 Quimby Road\, San Jose\, CA 95148 \nContact \nShima\, 408-241-3544\nTithi\, 669-253-5798\ninfo@spaandanb.org
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/spaandanb-fundraising-and-boishakhi-mela/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T120500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T233000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150425T201447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150504T031317Z
UID:11547-1429445100-1429486200@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Sitara Boishakhi Mela
DESCRIPTION:Sitara Boishakhi Mela to celebrate Bangla New Year in New York. The event is organized by Jamaica Bangladesh Friends Society\, Inc. New York. ‘Panta Illish’ – the traditional Bangla New York food will be a special attraction (12:00 -1:00 pm only). Cultural and pitha (cake) festival to commemorate Bangla ‘noboborsho’ (New Year) \n\nBangla New Year Parade\nCultural program by Bangladeshi kids and youth\nFood\, Snack\, jewelry\, toy\, clothing stalls\nMusic\, dance by local Bangladeshi artists\nBangladeshi traditional dress-up\nAwards\n\nThe event is free and all are welcome to join. \nVenue: \nAmazura\n91-12 144th Place\, Jamaica\, NY 11435\nF and E train to Sutphin Blvd Station \nContacts: \n917-216-2132\n347-592-9979\n347-488-2348\n917-580-6324
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/sitara-boishakhi-mela/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150425T185121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150504T031316Z
UID:11542-1429448400-1429462800@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Software Tester Job Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Software Tester Job Seminar organized by EastWest Information Technology. Speakers at the seminar will discuss about: \n\nIT background\, academic qualification and skill sets needed to be a Software Tester\nStep by step guidance to get job in IT industry\nIT professionals Roles and Responsibilities\nIT Employment and Recruitment process\nTips for a successful interview\nTips for building an great career in IT industry\nResume preparation help\n\nThe event is free to attend but registration is required. \nVenue: \n76-11\, 37 Avenue\, Suite 202C\nJackson Heights\, NY 11372 \n Contact: \n718-406-9111
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/software-tester-job-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150121T155756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150208T034357Z
UID:9366-1429453800-1429477200@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Bangla New Year Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:Bangla New Year Art Contest in Atlanta to celebrate Boishakhi Festival. This year’s contest theme is ‘Beauty of Bangladesh‘. Apart from the contest\, Boishakhi Mela will have cultural program for adults. US-based Bangladeshi artists and artists from Bangladesh will participate. There will be food booths\, snack booth\, kids food and much more. \nBangla New Year Art Contest For Children:   \nLevels: Group A: Grades K-2nd and  Group B: Grades 3rd-5th \nArt Medium: Pencil\, Markers\, Water colors\, Acrylic\, and Ink \nWhat to bring with you: Bring your art medium\, brushes\, rulers\, erasers\, sharpeners \nWhat will be provided: Art paper\, color mixing plates\, water and containers\, tissues \nTo participate:\nAll participants/guardians must register by email.\nSend name\, grade and contact phone number to bestofbangla@gmail.com \nRegistration deadline: April 15\, 2015 \nContest will be held from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm \nAward: Best five art work will be awarded from each group and recognized on the stage. \nVenue: \nBerkmar High School\n405 Pleasant Hill Avenue\, Lilburn\, GA 30047 \nContacts: \n404-519-0109\n770-912-2769\n678-698-8105
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/bangla-new-year-art-contest/
LOCATION:Berkmar High School\, 405 Pleasant Hill Road\, Lilburn\, GA\, 30047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150208T034012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150208T034357Z
UID:10181-1429453800-1429484400@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Bangla New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Bangla New Year Celebration by Bangladeshi community living in Lilburn\, Georgia. The event is free to attend and all are welcome. Event includes: \n\nCultural program for adults\nArt contest and games for Children\nVendor stalls\nAward ceremony\nFood and snack booth\nMagic show and more\n\nContact: 404-519-0109 \n 
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/bangla-new-year-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Berkmar High School\, 405 Pleasant Hill Road\, Lilburn\, GA\, 30047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150429T033959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150504T031316Z
UID:11564-1429464600-1429480800@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Discussion and Cultural Program
DESCRIPTION:Discussion and Cultural Program of Probashi Matlab Samity\, Inc. to celebrate inauguration and Bangla New Year or Pohela Boishakh. Local artists will take part in the cultural program. A raffle draw will be held at the event.\nThe event is free and all are welcome to join. \nContacts: \nApu Ahmed\, 718-440-7857\nMia Foyez Ahmed\, 347-935-5300\nMd Kabir Ratan\, 347-208-1286\nMinhajul Islam Mukul\, 917-602-7564\nSakil Mia\, 917-495-8075\nMia Rahman (Liton)\, 917-470-8840
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/discussion-and-cultural-program/
LOCATION:Queens Palace\, New York\,  37-11\, 57th Street\, Woodside\, NY\, 11377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150321T175437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T153007Z
UID:10984-1429959600-1429984800@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Boishakhi Mela\, New York
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Bangla New Year (বাংলা নববর্ষ) and Boishakhi Mela (বৈশাখী মেলা) in Jackson Heights\, New York. The event is organized by US based Jahangirnagar University Alumni Association\, Dhaka University Alumni Association\, Chittagong University Alumni Association\, Shahitya Academy and other organizations. \nThe Boishakhi Mela is the premier event to celebrate the Bengali New Year. The event will be celebrated with greetings\, music\, dance\, fashion show\, traditional Bangladeshi new year food\, fun\, festival\, etc. Details to come… \nVenue \nTBD\nJackson Height\, NY 11372 \nContacts \nMd. Nasirullah\, 347-280-8826 \n[Spelling variations: Boishakhi Mela\, Pohela Boishakh]
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/boishakhi-mela-new-york-4/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150408T015406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150423T150457Z
UID:11294-1429972200-1429975800@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Solidarity with Bangladesh Garment Workers
DESCRIPTION:On the eve of 2nd anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory building collapse in Dhaka\, several New York based Bangladeshi community organizations will gather to express their support and solidarity with Bangladesh garment workers. The groups will rally to protest Bangladesh’s terrible working conditions\, demand for compensation for dead workers. Children’s Place\, GAP\, Sears\, Vans\, Walmart and other US garments retailers profiting enormously by producing fashion clothing by paying the lowest amount to Bangladesh garment workers who have been working long hours in an unhealthy\, appalling and sometimes dangerous working conditions. Even after one of the deadliest garment-factory accident in history\, these companies have been refusing to sign contracts protecting workers safety. The rally will demand from major US garment manufacturing corporations to take more responsibility to improve working conditions in Bangladesh. \nSolidarity with Bangladesh Garment Workers will be attended by Bangladesh American Community Council (BACC)\, Alliance of South Asian American Labor (ASAAL)\, Three Generation Alliance\, Bangladeshi Community of North Bronx\, Bronx Bangladesh Society and others. \nVenue: \nChildren’s Palace\n1420 Metropolitan Ave.\, Bronx\, NY 10462 \nMore information: \nNazrul Haque\, 917-405-2499\nGoffer Chowdhury\, 347-961-1894\nSalim\, 347-378-9264\nNur Uddin\, 917-597-6349
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/solidarity-with-bangladesh-garment-workers/
CATEGORIES:Political
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T213500
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150425T165200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T184700Z
UID:11534-1429986600-1429997700@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Award Ceremony - Surbahar Bangladesh Cultural Academy
DESCRIPTION:Annual Award distribution and cultural program of Surbahar Bangladesh Cultural Academy will be held on Saturday\, April 25 at 6:30 pm. This event is free and all are welcome to the event. \nVenue: \nPS 131 Abigail Adams\n170-45\, 84 Avenue\, Jamaica\, NY 11432 \nContacts: \nSwapna Kausar\, 347-322-2685\nKawsar Ahmed\, 347-892-0030
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/award-ceremony-surbahar-bangladesh-cultural-academy/
CATEGORIES:Award
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150423T145234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150423T150457Z
UID:11525-1429992000-1429999200@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Dishwasher Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Dishwasher Dreams: Is This America? \nBy Aladdin Ullah\nDirected by Christopher McElroen\nTabla accompaniment by Avi Sharma \nIn his one-man show “Dishwasher Dreams\,” actor and writer Aladdin Ullah draws on the story of his father\, Habib\,  a steamship worker from the region of Noahkali\, Bangladesh\, who jumped ship and made his way to New York’s Lower East Side in the 1920s\, settled in Harlem in the 1930s\, worked for years as a dishwasher and line-cook in downtown restaurants\, and for a time in the late 1940s ran one of the city’s earliest Indian restaurants just off Broadway in Manhattan’s theater district. In his performance\, Aladdin explores his father’s life and experiences in Spanish Harlem in the 1940s\, 50s\, and 60s\, as well as his own childhood in the 1970s and 80s\, growing up with his family in East Harlem’s Washington Carver projects as his father’s generation of uptown Bengali immigrants died away and vanished from memory. \nDishwasher Dreams is a part of the New American Voices Project\nThe event is free and open to all. \nVenue: \nQueens Theatre\nFlushing Meadows Corona Park\n14 United Nations Avenue South\nQueens\, NY 11368 \nAladdin faces his big break as an actor; auditioning to play a terrorist in a major Hollywood movie. As he prepares for his audition\, Aladdin finds himself thinking back on his deceased father who left Bangladesh in 1947 for a better life in America\, and his parents’ determination to raise him Muslim in the housing projects of Spanish Harlem. Accompanied by live tabla music and video projections\, Aladdin takes us on a hilarious and moving journey through the world of immigration\, race\, identity\, family\, graffiti\, the Yankees\, and the nature of the American dream.
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/dishwasher-dreams-2/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T144422
CREATED:20150423T145139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150423T150457Z
UID:11526-1430060400-1430071200@www.bangladeshcircle.com
SUMMARY:Dishwasher Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Dishwasher Dreams: Is This America?\nBy Aladdin Ullah \nIn his one-man show “Dishwasher Dreams\,” actor and writer Aladdin Ullah draws on the story of his father\, Habib\,  a steamship worker from the region of Noahkali\, Bangladesh\, who jumped ship and made his way to New York’s Lower East Side in the 1920s\, settled in Harlem in the 1930s\, worked for years as a dishwasher and line-cook in downtown restaurants\, and for a time in the late 1940s ran one of the city’s earliest Indian restaurants just off Broadway in Manhattan’s theater district. In his performance\, Aladdin explores his father’s life and experiences in Spanish Harlem in the 1940s\, 50s\, and 60s\, as well as his own childhood in the 1970s and 80s\, growing up with his family in East Harlem’s Washington Carver projects as his father’s generation of uptown Bengali immigrants died away and vanished from memory. \nDirected by Christopher McElroen\nTabla accompaniment by Avi Sharma \nDishwasher Dreams is a part of the New American Voices Project\nThe event is free and open to all. \nVenue: \nQueens Theatre\nFlushing Meadows Corona Park\n14 United Nations Avenue South\nQueens\, NY 11368 \nAladdin faces his big break as an actor; auditioning to play a terrorist in a major Hollywood movie. As he prepares for his audition\, Aladdin finds himself thinking back on his deceased father who left Bangladesh in 1947 for a better life in America\, and his parents’ determination to raise him Muslim in the housing projects of Spanish Harlem. Accompanied by live tabla music and video projections\, Aladdin takes us on a hilarious and moving journey through the world of immigration\, race\, identity\, family\, graffiti\, the Yankees\, and the nature of the American dream.
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/dishwasher-dreams/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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