Bangladesh Abroad
Welcoming Sheikh Hasina, New York New York Mohanagar Awami League will welcome Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina at the JFK airport on September 20, 2015. The Prime Minister will attend 70th General Secretariat meeting of United Nations in New York. All like-minded Bangladeshi community members are welcome to join. The welcoming event of New ... Read more...
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...
Bangladesh Independence Day 2016 will be observed by Genocide of ’71 Foundation USA, Inc. Many Bangladeshi political groups based in New York City will participate at the event. The day will be celebrated with solemn respect, political demands to Bangladesh government, Bangladeshi patriotic Bangla songs, recitation, etc. All are welcome. Venue: Palki Party Center 37-22, ... Read more...
Bangladesh Independence Day 2016 will be organized by Bangladesh Beanibazar Social & Cultural Society, Inc. in Ozone Park. Event will include patriotic music of Bangladesh liberation war, art competition for children, discussion on Bangladesh Liberation War, reception of Bangladeshi freedom fighters, prize distribution and dinner at night. Venue: Fusion Catering Hall 77-14, 101st St. Ozone ... Read more...
Peace and Unity Rally in Brooklyn in remembrance of Imam Maulana Aknjee and Thara Uddin. Maulama Akonjee and his 64-year-old assistant, Thara Uddin, both of Bangladeshi origin, was shot dead by a gunman in broad daylight in Ozone Park on Sat, Aug 13th. Bangladeshi community was shocked by the event and believe it was a ... Read more...
Stop Rampal, Save Bangladesh - Protest Rally at the UN to stop Rampal Coal-based Power Plant near the Sundarbans in Bangladesh. The protest rally is organized by Bangladeshi community living in New York City to draw more attention about this environmental issue and display disapproval of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina's decision to continue ... Read more...