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SUMMARY:FOBANA Convention 2023 - Montreal
DESCRIPTION:This year’s FOBANA Convention 2023 – Montreal will be organized by Bangladesh Association of Montreal. The convention will have varieties of programs such as music\, dance\, drama\, poetry recitation\, discussion\, kids event\, etc. This is the 37th annual convention. \nThe registration fee is for the Host US$ 200 / CAN$ 260. \nSponsorship Rate: \nTitle Sponsorship: $35\,000 (CAN) / $26\,000 (USA)\nGrand Sponsorship: $25\,000 (CAN) / $19\,000 (USA)\nStage Sponsorship: $20\,000 (CAN) / $15\,000 (USA)\nDiamond Sponsorship: $15\,000 (CAN) / $11\,000 (USA)\nPlatinum Sponsorship: $5\,000 (CAN) / $3\,700 (USA)\nGold Sponsorship: $3\,000 (CAN) / $2\,300 (USA)\nSilver Sponsorship: $1\,300 (CAN) / $1\,000 (USA) \nVenue: \nSheraton Laval Hotel\nAutoroute Des Laurentides\, Laval\, Quebec H7T 1X5 Canada\n\nContacts: \nConvenor: Dewan Moniruzzaman\, 514-691-9779\nCo-convenor: Shohan Khan\, 514-998-2911\nMember Secretary (Admin): Avijit Dey\, 514-581-9240\nMember Secretary: Hafizur Rahman\, 514-568-2900\nJoint Member Secretary: Shakil Ahmed\, 514-299-8403\nDirector Business Networking: Masud Siddiqi\, 514 246-1769
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/fobana-convention-2023-montreal/
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SUMMARY:FOBANA Convention 2023 – Toronto
DESCRIPTION:This year’s 37th FOBANA Convention – Toronto will be organized by one group of FOBANA enthusiasts. The convention will have a variety of cultural programs such as music\, dance\, drama\, poetry recitation\, discussion\, and various kids’ events. The registration fee to attend the convention is CAN$ 200. The organizers expect over 10\,000 visitors to attend the convention for three days. \nPrograms Include: \n\nCultural Event\nFood Stall\nTalent Show\nFashion Show\nSeminar on Bangladesh\nMega Concert\nLiterary Meetup\nOpen Street Fair\n\nVenue: \nDon Vally Hotel\n175 Wynford Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada M3C1J3\n\nContacts: \nRasel Rahman\, 647-886-6427\nMd Hasan\, 416-832-9487\nGiash Ahmed\, 917-744-7308
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/fobana-convention-2023-toronto/
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SUMMARY:FOBANA Convention 2023 – Toronto (2)
DESCRIPTION:This year’s 37th FOBANA Convention – Toronto will be organized by another group of FOBANA enthusiasts at the Sheraton Hotel. This convention will be organized with a theme: ‘The arrogance of the old is the victory song of the young.’ Matching with the theme convention\, Bangladeshi music\, dance\, and drama will be presented to the audience. Many local Canadian-Bangladeshi entertainers will showcase their talent at the convention. This FOBANA is hosted by Bangladesh Canadian Friendship Society Inc and co-hosted by Ban-Can Youth Organization Inc. \nVenue: \nSheraton Hotel Toronto\n123 Queen Street West\, Toronto ON M5H 2M9\n\nContacts: \nAli Imam\, 416-414-9322\nAbdul Azad\, 647-981-1124\nRemon Ahmed\, 647-482-7262\nShah Nawaz\, 646-591-8396\nMd Ilias Miah\nNazrul Islam Minto\nAhmed Hossain\nKazi Azi
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/fobana-convention-2023-toronto-2/
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SUMMARY:Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America (FOBANA) Convention 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 37th annual convention of the Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America (FOBANA) will be held in Dallas\, Texas\, from September 1-3\, 2023. The convention is the largest gathering of Bangladeshis living in North America\, and it is an excellent opportunity for people to connect with their culture and heritage. This year’s local convention host is the Bangladesh Association of North Texas (BANT). The convention will feature various cultural performances\, business workshops\, and networking opportunities. There will also be a children’s corner with activities for all ages. \nEntrance to the convention is $50 for adults and free for children under 10. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. \nThe convention is a great way to learn about Bangladeshi culture\, meet new people\, and network with other Bangladeshis living in North America. \nLocal Bangladeshi American artists and performers will entertain attendees at the three-day convention. The event will also feature discussions\, seminars\, a film festival\, children’s events\, a youth forum\, a women’s empowerment workshop\, a talent show\, an art exhibition\, and scholarship distribution. \nA full-color magazine will be published as a souvenir\, featuring information about the event and businesses involved. The convention will also host Miss FOBANA\, Dance IDOL\, and Music IDOL competitions for Bangladeshi-American children. \nnTV\, ATN\, myTV\, News24\, BanglaPress\, and other Bangladeshi-American news outlets will serve as media partners for the convention. Steering and host committee members will be on hand to ensure the event’s smooth operation. \nMagazine ad rate: \nFull Page $1200\nHalf Page $700\nQuarter Page $500 \nHost committee contacts:  \n\nPresident: Hashmat Mobin\, 972-935-4750\nVice President: Sham Sudduha (Shagor)\, 214-663-0767\nGeneral Secretary: Sied Chowdhury (Hasan)\, 469-334-7484\nTreasurer: Faez Areef\, 214-578-3031\nCultural Secretary: Sheikh Rashid (Leemon)\, 940-282-7000\nAssistant General Secretary: Musfiqur Rahmah (Siam)\, 469-666-4448\nOrganizing Secretary: Md Munir Hossain (Tipu)\, 469-230-4570\nExecutive Member: Rezaur Rahman\, 817-983-8866\nExecutive Member: Jesmine Wadud (Rupali)\, 214-533-5766
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/federation-of-bangladeshi-associations-in-north-america-fobana-convention-2023/
LOCATION:Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas\, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd\, Irving\, TX\, 75039\, United States
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SUMMARY:FOBANA Convention 2023 - Washington DC
DESCRIPTION:The 37th FOBANA Convention will be held at the The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport Hotel in Arlington\, Virginia on September 2nd and 3rd\, 2023. The event will feature traditional Bangla folk music\, Bangla band concert\, poetry recitation\, discussions\, and special events for children. \nTickets: $50\, $100 and VIP\n\nVenue \nThe Westin Crystal City\n1800 Richmond Hwy\, Arlington\, VA 22202\n\nContacts \nFor Stall\, 703-332-5189 \nSharafat Hussain Babu – Washington DC\nSultana Ahmed – Virginia\nNira Rabbani – New York\nMohammed Mohsin\, Florida\nAbul Kalam – New Jersey\nLaki Rahman – Kansas\nM Khasru Chowdhury – California\nHazrat Ali – Connecticut
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/fobana-convention-2023-washington-dc/
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SUMMARY:Bhashani Foundation Conference\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Moulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani Foundation will hold the Bhashani Foundation Conference 2023 at Queens Palace in New York City on September 10\, 2023\, at 2:00 PM. The one-day conference will discuss the life\, philosophy\, work\, and influence of Bhashani in Bangladeshi politics. Bangladeshi expatriates are expected to attend the event to learn more about his contributions firsthand. The event is open to all\, but is especially geared towards Bangladeshi expatriates who are interested in learning more about Bhashani’s contribution to Bangladesh. \nResearchers\, academics\, and activists will discuss Bhashani’s life and work\, and a video documentary will be presented. There will also be cultural events\, including performances of Bangladeshi folk songs. \nThe conference is free\, no prior registration required and open to the public. \nVenue \nQueens Palace\n37-11 57th St\, Woodside\, NY 11377\n\nContacts: \nKazi Azam\, 917-783-8138\nMd Hossain Khan\, 516-343-9456\nAli Imam\, 347-774-6869\nKazi Fouzia\, 347-965-3194\nMoinuddin Naser\, 917-446-3632
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/bhashani-foundation-conference-2023/
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SUMMARY:Halifax Bangladesh Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Bangladesh Festival 2023 takes place on 16th and 17th September 2023 at The Halifax Forum. The event is organized by the Bangladesh Canada Friendship Society. Everyone’s welcome. The festival is a family fun day celebrating Bangladeshi culture and heritage but you don’t have to be Bangladeshi to attend or enjoy the festival. \nFee: $3 per adult each day. \nVenue \nThe Halifax Forum\nWindsor St & Young St\, Halifax\, NS B3K 2A6\n\nContact \n902-912-2626
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/halifax-bangladesh-festival-2023/
CATEGORIES:Fair & Festival
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SUMMARY:Church-McDonald Bangladeshi Business Association Pothomela\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Church-McDonald Bangladeshi Business Association (CMBBA) Pothomela (Street Fair) will be held on Saturday\, September 16\, 2023\, all day. It is an annual fixture of the Bangladeshi community in Brooklyn and New York\, and is also known as the Kensington street “Little Bangladesh” mela. Thousands of Bangladeshis from all walks of life will come to celebrate Bangladeshi culture for a day full of colorful activities. \nThe fair will feature many Bangladeshi food\, cloth\, jewelry\, and toy stalls\, making it a convenient one-stop shop for the community. Live music will be performed by local and visiting singers from Bangladesh. A colorful magazine in Bangla will be published with sponsoring Bangladeshi businesses\, stories\, poetry\, and more. There will also be a raffle draw with grand prizes such as car\, smart TV\, laptop\, iPad\, air tickets\, and valuable household items. \nAll are welcome to attend! \nActivities: \n\nBangladeshi food\, cloth\, jewelry\, and toy stalls\nLive music by local and visiting singers from Bangladesh\nColorful magazine in Bangla with sponsoring Bangladeshi businesses\, stories\, poetry\, etc.\nSpecial event and activities for children\nRaffle draw with grand prizes\n\nAdmission: Free \nVenue:\nCorner of Church Ave. & McDonald Ave.\, Brooklyn\nF and G train to Church Avenue Station\n\nContacts \nA H Khondoker Juglu\, 917-670-1215\nMohammad M Mahab\, 347-481-8396\nAnowar Hossain\, 718-930-0025\nMd L. Ali\, 347-400-9922\nKamal Uddin\, 347-728-1222\nRahul Chowdhury\, 347-208-5259\nAbdul Karim\, 347-481-8396
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/church-mcdonald-bangladeshi-business-association-pothomela-2023/
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SUMMARY:NABIC 33rd Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:NABIC 33rd Annual Convention will be held at St John’s University on September 24\, 2023. Several notable Islamic scholars will speak at the convention—registration is required in advance. \nDinner will be served. \nVenue: \nSt John’s University Queens Campus\n8000 Utopia Pkwy\, Jamaica\, NY 11439\n\nContact: \n901-233-0645
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/nabic-33rd-annual-convention/
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