Transitions: New Photography from Bangladesh is an exhibition of nine Bangladeshi photographers whose work reflects a diverse group of people, shifting economies, and changing lands. Its aim is to not only to collect and exhibit photography as art; but also as ideas about the country of Bangladesh. The event is presented by the Bangladeshi American ... Read more...
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Bi-annual general meeting of Shapla Welfare Associates New York will be held in Jackson Heights, New York. activates and programs for 2016 will discussed. All members are welcome. Venue: Talk of the Town Restaurant 37-21, 72 Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 37-21, 72 Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Contacts: Nurul Hasan, 646-269-3973 Md. Mostafa Ripon, ... Read more...
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(গোলাপজান) Golapzaan - A Bangla drama from Bangladesh, directed by S. M. Solaiman will be held in New York City. The drama is presented by Theatre Art Unit and produced by Nongor. Venue: See below Contact: 347-257-0924 |
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Inauguration 2016 - JBBA or Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association An Inauguration ceremony will be held to welcome new committee members of Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association. All members of the committee are welcome at the reception. Venue: Gulshan Terrece 59-15 37 Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377 59-15 37 Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377 Contacts: Md. Shah ... Read more... | |||||
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"The Spectral Wound: Sexual Violence, Public Memories and the Bangladesh War of 1971" - A book launch and discussion with author of the book, Nayanika Mookherjee. Following the 1971 Bangladesh War, the Bangladesh government publicly designated the thousands of women raped by the Pakistani military and their local collaborators as birangonas, ("brave women”). Nayanika Mookherjee ... Read more... |
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Blockade - A documentary by Arif Yousuf 85 Minutes, 2015 The Blockade documentary is a story of how Quaker and Jewish activists along with Bangladeshi expats shed light on the Nixon administration's covert support of the genocide in Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) in 1971. Equipped with just canoes and paddles, the young activists risked everything ... Read more...
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Ekushey Child and Youth Talent Competition 2016. All Bangladeshi kids can take part in the competition. Winners will be given award on Feb 20th. Group A: K-2nd grade Drawing, Essay on Bangladeshi Flower and Fruits (Bangla or English) Group B: 3rd-5th grade Drawing/Paint, Essay on six seasons of Beautiful Bangladesh, Poetry recitation from memory Group ... Read more...
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Ekushey February (একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারী) will be organized by Bangladesh Society, Inc. The event will be observed by many Bangladeshi community organizations - social, political, professional, regional, religious groups, as well as individuals. The day will be observed music, dance, arts, poetry etc. A booklet will be published to commemorate the day. Special event for children. ... Read more... International Mother's Language Day Celebration, Bronx The event will remember, honor and pay tribute to martyrs of language movement of Bangladesh. Ekushey February will be observed in due respect with remembrance, discussion, music, dance, recitation, children's competition and laying flower bouquet in a makeshift Shaheed Minar. Local elected are officials are expected to participate. The ... Read more...
Free 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 ... Read more...
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Ekushey February 2016, LA - অমর একুশে Bangladeshi community in Los Angeles will celebrate Ekushey February and International Mother Language Day with remembrance of the event, cultural programs, art competition for children, etc. All are welcome with family and friends. Stalls can be provided free of cost. Contact organizers for more info. Many Bangladeshi organizations ... Read more... United Ekushey Celebration 2016 will be organized by Dhaka University Alumni Association of USA. Many Bangladeshi organizations will participate jointly in celebrating Ekushey February or International Mother Language Day Celebration. Program includes songs, music, dance Bangla poetry recitation, memoir, etc. Award will be given to talented children and competition winners. The program will be broadcast in ... Read more...
Free Ekushey 2016 - Jamaica Bangladesh Friends Society. The event will be observed with music, songs, recitation, and other cultural program. All Bangladeshi community residing in Jamaica as well as other parts of New York City are invited. The program will continue past midnight. Venue: Exit Realty Auditorium 164-13 Hillside Avenue, NY 11432 164-13 Hillside Avenue, ... Read more...
Free Ekushey February 2016, LA Bangladeshi community in Los Angeles will observe Ekushey February and International Mother Language Day. The event will be celebrated with music, poetry recitation, children’s cultural program, remembrance of Bangladesh Language movement etc. Venue: Dr. Sammy Lee Medical/Health Science Magnet Elementary School 3600 W. Council St. Los Angeles, CA 90004 3600 W. ... Read more... |
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First Hour of Ekushey February will be observed by Bangladeshi community in Manhattan, in front of United Nations Building. Flower wrath will be placed on temporary Shaheed Minar. The event will be celebrated with due reverence and end with a small cultural program. All are welcome. Venue: United Nations Building 46th St & 1st Ave, ... Read more...
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BANAN (বানান) - Bangla Spelling Bee competition will be arranged to celebrate Ekushey/Ekushe February and International Mother Language Day. Bangla spelling bee is a fun competition for Bangladeshi community living in New York City. The competition is designed for all levels – from children to adults. Bangla pronunciation and writing in Bangla script are also required ... Read more...
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Bangladeshi community in Albany, New York will observe Ekushey February and International Mother Language Day. The event is organized by Shahitya Academy, Albany branch. All are welcome with family and friends. Venue: Saint Paul Church 119 Fairview Ave. Schenectady, NY 12306 119 Fairview Ave. Schenectady, NY 12306 Contact: Farhana Poli
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Ekushey - Bangla Poetry Night is open to all Bangladeshi community. Shams Al Momeen, Liaquat Ali, ABM Saleh Uddin, Faqir Elias and others will recite poetry. Free event and open to all. Venue: Club SANM 35-15, 36 Ave., Astoria, NY 11106 35-15, 36 Ave., Astoria, NY 11106 |
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Alliance of South Asian American Labor or ASAAL Job Fair & Job Seminar 2016, New Jersey will be held at Atlantic City, NJ. The event is hosted by ASAAL, New Jersey Chapter. All Bangladeshis as well as all South Asian communities are encourage to come. Information can be provided in Bangla too. Hiring agencies in ... Read more... |
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Last Man in Dhaka Central (The Young Man Was, Part 3) Directed by Naeem Mohaiemen 2015, Bangladesh/Netherlands/USA 82 min. In English, Dutch, Bangla; English subtitles Mohaiemen’s look at the failure of the 1970s revolutionary left continues in the third part of his The Young Man Was series (part two, Afsan’s Long Day, premiered at Doc ... Read more... |
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Anondo Utsob - an event to celebrate 25th anniversary of Deshe bideshe - an online news portal for the Bangla speaking people. Two-day event with music, talent show, award show, motivational speak, art competition, children's event, shopping stall, food etc. Bangladeshi community are invited to attend with family and friends. Tickets: $25, $50, $100, $200 ... Read more...
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Ekushey Bangla Book Fair 2016 will be held in Jackson Heights, New York. Books can be purchased from book stall. Discussion, meeting, networking, and music of Bangladeshi culture will be part of the two day Book Fair celebration. The event is free. All are welcome to attend. The event is organized by Muktadhara Foundation and ... Read more...
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Ekushey Bangla Book Fair 2016 will be held in Jackson Heights, New York. Books can be purchased from book stall. Discussion, meeting, networking, and music of Bangladeshi culture will be part of the two day Book Fair celebration. The event is free. All are welcome to attend. The event is organized by Muktadhara Foundation and ... Read more...
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Last Man in Dhaka Central (The Young Man Was, Part 3) Directed by Naeem Mohaiemen 2015, Bangladesh/Netherlands/USA 82 min. In English, Dutch, Bangla; English subtitles Mohaiemen’s look at the failure of the 1970s revolutionary left continues in the third part of his The Young Man Was series (part two, Afsan’s Long Day, premiered at Doc ... Read more... |
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Rafida Ahmed, the wife of Avijit Roy, who was hacked to death by machete-wielding assailants in Bangladesh in February 2015, will give a talk titled: “Machettes, fundamentalism and rationalism: what does history tell us?: reflections by Rafida Ahmed, Blogger/Writer and the widow of murdered Bangladeshi/US writer Dr. Avijit Roy.” Ahmed will discuss her unique perspective ... Read more... |
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Understanding Place: Seven Years Researching Dhaka, Bangladesh is an exhibit featuring photographs, videos, animations and design proposals designed by Dhaka Design-Research studio participants. The exhibition is based on the research work of architects Stephen Kieran and James Timberlake who began their work in 2007 on water management in Dhaka. The project was a part of PennDesign of at the ... Read more...
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(পিঠা উৎসব) Pitha Festival of Bangladesh-American Women Association, Inc. will be held in Bronx, NY. Program includes: inauguration of Bangladesh-American Women Association, dance, music, poetry and little drama pitha from various regions of Bangladesh (Noakhali, Comilla, Sylhet, Bikrampur) raffle draw and dress as you like for children The event is free to attend. All are ... Read more...
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