Bangladeshi Potho Mela

Bangladesh Society of Bronx, New York, will organize Bronx Bangladesh Street Fair 2025, Bangla Mela or Bangladesh Pothomela, on Sunday, August 31, a Bangladeshi community event. The street fair will allow the Bronx’s Bangladeshi community to celebrate Bangladeshi culture, community, and heritage. Community members from all five boroughs are expected to join the festival. This is a free, family-friendly event open to all communities.

Highlights

• Live Music & Cultural Performances: Local Bangladeshi singers, musicians, and dancers will entertain the audience.
• Food Stalls: Vendors will serve mouthwatering Bangladeshi street food from Jhalmuri, Fuchka/pani puri, Shingara, and Murki mishti/sweets.
• Shopping Stalls: Vendors will sell colorful sarees, salwar kameez, jewelry, handicrafts, and toys. Many stalls are run by local businesses or home-based businesses showcasing their wares.
• Kids’ Activities: Rides, toys, and games keep the little ones entertained while parents enjoy the festivities.

Venue

Purdy St
Between Sterling Ave & Saint Raymond Ave, Bronx

Contacts

Shamim Ahmed, 347-636-5153
Sheikh Oli Ahad, 646-239-8374
Md Samad Miah, 718-690-4556
Md Imran Ali, 917-769-8047

NOTE: Event details are subject to change. Before attending, please confirm with the organization.

Jamaica Bangladesh Friends Society will organize a Bangla Street Festival (Pothomela) in Jamaica, Queens, New York. Local Bangladeshi singers, artists, and performers will entertain the attendees. The Bangladeshi business community will sponsor the event, and Bangladeshi media companies will act as media partners.

Many vendors will offer traditional Bangladeshi food, clothing, jewelry, toys, etc. From 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm, a more conventional Bangladeshi delicacy, ‘Panta Vhat Illish’ (Fermented rice with Hilsha Fish), will be a significant attraction.

The event is free and open to all.

Venue
165-65 84 Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
Front of Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School

Contacts for Information:

Md Bilal Chowdhury, 718-749-4945
Alamgir Khan Alam, 646-546-6038
Rizu Mohammed, 718-581-6637
ABM Osman Goni, 646-302-3220

Contacts for Stalls:

J Molla Sanny, 646-269-1493
A F Misbah Uzzaman, 347-592-9979
Abu Hossan Akhter Babul, 646-575-7053
917-780-6988
646-766-0521
718-598-1425
929-721-5257

Join the fun at the Brooklyn Bangladesh Mela 2024, a vibrant street fair showcasing the best of Bangladeshi culture! Held at the corner of Church and McDonald Avenues in Brooklyn, this free, family-friendly event is organized by the Bangladeshi American Friendship Society of New York.

Enjoy yourself in the sounds of popular Bangladeshi music and lively dance performances. Taste delicious Bangladeshi cuisine from local vendors, tempting your taste buds with a variety of snacks. Browse unique stalls packed with colorful clothes, handcrafted jewelry, and fun toys for children – the perfect opportunity to find a special treasure.

Witness a captivating cultural show featuring talented local Bangladeshi performers, and a dazzling display of heritage and tradition. Try your luck in the raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes! And to keep the little ones entertained, there will be fun rides for children.

The Brooklyn Bangladesh Mela 2024 is sponsored by Bangladeshi community businesses. Local Bangladeshi newspapers and media companies cover the event.

Venue:

Corner of Church & McDonald Aves, Brooklyn

Contacts:

Kazi Azam, 917-783-8138
SM Ferdous, 646-331-4100
Firoz Ahmed, 917-400-1176