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SUMMARY:FOBANA Convention 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 38th Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America (FOBANA) Convention 2024 will be held in Arlington\, Virginia\, from August 30 to September 1\, 2024. Hosted by the Bangladesh Association of Greater Washington DC (BAGWDC)\, the event brings together Bangladeshi Americans from all walks of life. \nA magazine will be published and showcase a vibrant\, informative Magazine filled with enriching literature contributed by renowned writers\, poets\, and critics from Bangladesh and the Bangladeshi diaspora worldwide. The magazine will be distributed free during the Convention. \nLocal Bangladeshi newspapers and TV organizations will act as media partners and media friends of the event. \nFOBANA Convention 2024 Highlights:\n\nSeminar: Attend business and professional information sessions to expand and explore opportunities for doing business with Bangladeshis worldwide.\nYouth Networking: Connect with young Bangladeshi professionals and students. Build lasting relationships and explore career opportunities.\nBusiness Networking: Expand Bangladeshi professional network and discover new business ventures. Attend informative seminars and workshops.\nBangladesh Expo: Showcase the best of Bangladeshi culture\, products\, and services. Explore opportunities for trade and investment.\nScience Fair: Celebrate young scientific minds with exciting projects and demonstrations. Inspire future generations of scientists and engineers.\nBook Fair: Immerse yourself in Bangladeshi literature\, discover old and new authors\, and connect with Bangla book lovers.\nWomen Empowerment: Empower women through panel discussions and networking events. Celebrate the achievements of Bangladeshi women.\nLiterature & Poetry Events: Enjoy captivating performances by renowned Bangladeshi singers\, musicians\, poets\, writers\, performers\, and entertainers. Experience the beauty of the Bangla language.\n\nBooth/Stall:\nStalls will be allocated on a ‘first come\, first serve’ basis. \nPrime location (10’x10′): $1\,500/3 days\nStandard location (10’x10′): $1\,200/3 days\nStandard location (10’x8′): $1000/3 days \nSponsorship Packages:\nSilver sponsors package: $1\,500\nGold sponsors package: $10\,000\nDiamond sponsors package: $15\,000\nPlatinum sponsors package: $20\,000\nTitle sponsors package: $25\,000 \nMagazine Ad Rate:\nBack full cover page: $5\,000\nFront full inner cover page: $4\,000\nBack full inner cover page: $3\,000\nFull page: $1\,000\nHalf page: $500\nQuarter page: $300 \nFOBANA Convention 2024 Venue:\nCrystal Gateway Marriott\n1700 Richmond Hwy\, Arlington\, VA 22202\n\nContacts:\nRokshana Perven\, 703-843-8854\nAbu Rumi\, 703-861-1606\nNurul Amin Nuru\, 703-930-2490\nAnthony Pius Gomez\, 571-552-2168\nKarim Salahuddin\, 571-436-8297\nTaskin Siddique\, 703-861-1606\nPakhrul Islam\, 646-436-3430\nSariqul Islam\, 202-422-4285\nKochee Khan\, 571-789-3045\nPradip Ghosh\, 571-314-1745
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/fobana-convention-2024/
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SUMMARY:FOBANA Convention 2024 - 2
DESCRIPTION:FOBANA Convention 2024 will be organized by FOBANA-Central from August 30 to September 1 at Jayne Field in Detroit\, Michigan. This is the organization’s 38th convention (other FOBANA groups also organize parallel conventions). The Bangladesh Association of Michigan is hosting this conversion. \nThe event includes \n\nBusiness Networking\nInvestment in Bangladesh Seminar\nWomen Empowerment Talk\nLiterature and Poetry Nights\nYouth Forum\nBangladesh Liberation\nTalent Show\nArt and Craft showcase\nScholarship Distribution\nBangladeshi Adda\nBangladeshi Street Food\nMega Cultural Show\n\nTickets: \nGeneral admission: $10\nVIP admission: $30\nVVIP admission: $125 \nVenue: \nJayne Field\n4499 Charles St\, Detroit\, MI 48212\n\nContacts: \nKamrul Islam Rasel\, 313-978-0170\nKhaled Hussain\, 313-641-6377\nMd Shahab Uddin\, 313-586-2801\nBodrul Huda Nazel\, 313-775-8212\nShimu Chowdhury\, 586-339-7342\nArif Arman Nisan\, 646-431-1632
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/fobana-convention-2024-2/
CATEGORIES:Convention
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SUMMARY:Picnic 2024 – Dhaka University Alumni Association of USA
DESCRIPTION:This year Dhaka University Alumni Association of USA will hold its annual picnic and get-together on Sunday\, Sept 1\, 2024\, at Wantagh Park. The event’s main attraction is a raffle draw with prizes\, including airline ticket\, smart TV\, laptop\, and other valuable items. The picnic will also feature activities for all ages\, including sports\, music\, a talent show\, stand-up comedy\, and a celebration of the years and memories of Dhaka University. \nContribution: \nSingle: $60\nCouple: $100\nChildren under 12 yr: Free\nChildren between 13-20 yr: $20 \nVenue: \nWantagh Park\nPavilion Red Barn Shelter 1 (one)\n1 King Road\, Wantagh\, NY 11793\n\nContacts: \nSayeeda Akhter Lily\, 347-727-8442\nGazi Shamsuddin\, 347-776-0917\nMd Ruhul Amin Sarker\, 718-705-2228\nMd Liaquat Ali\, 516-589-3937\nMd Yusuf Ali\, 347-557-2313
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/picnic-2024-dhaka-university-alumni-association-of-usa/
CATEGORIES:Picnic
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SUMMARY:What Next for Bangladesh? A Discussion on US Policy and Ways Forward - Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:What Next for Bangladesh? A Discussion on US Policy and Ways Forward. This virtual event is a private briefing on Bangladesh hosted by the Wilson Center. \nThis is a private Zoom Webinar event for the Bangladeshi American community. It is closed to the media and off the record. \nRSVP for webcast \nAfter a mass movement in Bangladesh led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last month\, the country’s new interim government faces a series of significant challenges. This virtual event will take stock of these challenges and how different stakeholders in the US\, including Bangladeshi Americans\, can support the people of Bangladesh. \nDonald Lu\, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs\, will brief on the evolving situation\, embassy operations\, and US policy in Bangladesh moving forward. After his comments\, a panel of experts will discuss Bangladesh’s economic\, governance\, and humanitarian challenges and how the Bangladeshi diaspora can help address them. \nIntroduction \nThomas Suozzi\nUS Representative (D-NY) \nKeynote Address \nDonald Lu\nUS Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs\nUS Department of State \nPanelists \nDr. Iftikher Mahmood\nFounder and President\, Hope Foundation for Women and Children of Bangladesh \nShamarukh Mohiuddin\nFounder\, The Bangladesh Project; Director\nThe Cadmus Group \nDr. Hassan Zaman\nRegional Director\, East and Southern Africa\, and former Senior Advisor for South Asia\nThe World Bank \nModerator \nMichael Kugelman\nDirector\, South Asia Institute \nRegistration \nRSVP for webcast \n 
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/what-next-for-bangladesh-a-discussion-on-us-policy-and-ways-forward-virtual-event/
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SUMMARY:Bangla Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA) will organize the Bangla Folk Festival at the George Seuffert\, Sr. Bandshell in Woodhaven\, NY. \nThe event will showcase Bangladeshi folk singers\, Bangla country music\, dancers\, poets\, arts\, craft and Bangladeshi food. \nThe event is family friendly\, free and open to all. \nVenue: \nForest Park Bandshell\nGeorge Seuffert\, Sr. Bandshell\nForest Park\, Forest Park Dr\, Woodhaven\, NY 11421\n\nContacts:\n \nSelima Asraf\, 917-673-1105\nNilofar Jahan\, 347-237-1628\nAnnie Ferdous\, 917-674-4746
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/bangla-folk-festival/
CATEGORIES:Fair & Festival
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SUMMARY:BEST Picnic 2024
DESCRIPTION:Bangladeshi Expatriate Society of Texas – BEST will celebrate its 2024 annual picnic at the East Fork Park\, Lake Lavon Pavilion. Pre-pay and early registration are required. \nTicket: \n$20/per person\n$10/under 10 years\nFree under 3 years\nSelf-transportation\, Free Parking \nVenue: \nEast Fork Park\n1901 Skyview DrWylie\, TX 75098\n\nContacts: \nMamun Mehdi\, 817-300-7407\nShakil Haque\, 719-464-1758\nAlvi Sharif\, 972-836-4423\nShegufta Yusuf\, 214-973-0873\nSabira Keya\, 469-286-9842\nMd Aowal\, 858-282-6277\nIqbal Rahman Ronnie\, 682-347-3424\nHasina Akhter\, 703-609-4460\nShojib Ifthaker\, 313-316-1262\nMd Jahangir Gazi\, 469-740-8097
URL:https://www.bangladeshcircle.com/event/best-picnic-2024/
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