International Mother Language Day Seminar

International Mother Language Day Seminar on ‘Language Movement 1947-1956’. The seminar will discuss the Bangla Language Movement, also known as the Language Movement/ভাষা আন্দোলন – a political movement in former East Pakistan (today Bangladesh) advocating the recognition of the Bangla language as an official language of Pakistan in order to allow its use in government affairs, the continuation of its use as a medium of education, its use in media, currency and stamps, and to maintain its writing in the Bangla script.

Bangla poetry recitation and songs will be part of the event. All are welcome to join.

The seminar is organized by Ekushey Chetna Parishad, USA.

Contact

646-302-1853

Ekushey and International Mother Language Day

Ekushey and International Mother Language Day, 2015 – observed and organized by Bijoynagar Upazila Society of Brahmanbaria USA, Inc. The program is primarily a discussion on Bangla language, Ekushey February, and International Mother Language Day. All are welcome to the event.

Venue

King Kabab Restaurant
167-09 Hillside Avenue, NY 1143

Program

Guest Seating: 7:00 pm
Discussion: 7:30 pm
Dinner: 9:30 pm

Contacts

Hakim Khan, 917-385-7074
M.A. Bachir, 646-286-3001
Selim Uddin, 646-577-6627
Swdesh Dutta, 646-338-8198
Md. Shah Moyallem Hossain, 347-666-7767
Raju Ahmed Mobarak, 201-628-6345

Ekushey February, Woodside

Ekushey February or International Mother Language Day Celebration, organized by Shariatpur Somity of North America, Inc. All Bangladeshi regional, social, cultural, sport, professional and political organizations are welcome to participate jointly in the event. Call for registration at 646-239-2066, 646-491-8530 and 718-664-0565. There is no registration fee for this event. The event is free and open to all. Music, dance, recitation, discussion, children art competition and other recreation.

Program

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Art Competition
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Discussion and Award Distribution
6:00 pm – 11:30 pm – Cultural Program
12:01 am – Lay flower wrath at the Shaheed Minar

Contacts

Khondoker Delowar Hossain, 646-409-3286
Md Humayun Kabir, 718-666-7277
Ratan Sharif Sarker, 646-417-4361
Aminur Rahman Rubel, 347-475-7554

Bangla Book Fair, New York

Bangla Book Fair to celebrate Ekushey/Ekushe February. Organized by Muktadhara New York, Inc. Duration of the fair from February 18 to February 27. Bangla books published from New York and Bangladesh will be on display. Buy, read, browse new Bangla books, old books, listen to book discussion, enjoy poetry recitations and other cultural programs everyday. The event is free to attend and open to all.

Opening: February 18 at 7:00 pm by Sajed Kamal

Venue

Muktadhara, New York
37-69, 74 Street, 2nd floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

and

PS 69 (for February 28 & March 1 only)
77-02, 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Contacts

718-565-7258
347-656-5106
718-729-0582
718-406-5201
718-207-1012

Bangla Spelling Bee BANAN

Bangla Spelling Bee ‘BANAN’ 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. Space are limited, therefore, registration is required to participate in the competition. All organizations are welcome. The event is free. All are welcome to join. There are many prizes to win!

Category 1: Age 6 to 10 (2-3 letters, everyday Bangla words)
Category 2: Age 11 to 16 (3-4 letters, everyday Bangla words)
Category 3: Parents, guardians, and guests (2-6 letters, everyday Bangla words)

Venue

Mohammadi Community Center
37-46 72nd Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Contacts

718-864-4803
718-496-9377
beebanan@gmail.com

Ekushey Celebration, Bronx

Ekushey Celebration in Bronx by Bangladeshi community. Organized by Bangladeshi-American Community Council (BACC) in cooperation with the following groups:

Bangladeshi American National Democratic Society
Bangladesh Society of the Bronx NY
Bronx Bangladesh Society
Bronx Bangladeshi Women’s Association
Bangladeshi Community of North Bronx
Bronx Puja Committee
Sanatani Seva Sangha Bronx, USA
Bangladesh Friends Society of Bronx
Nobigonj Welfare Association
Rajnogor Upozilla Unnoion Porishod
Sylhet Dhokkin Surma Association
Three Generation Alliance

Program includes discussion about Ekushey February, cultural event, art and Bangla alphabet competition for children and floral wreaths at Shaheed Minar. The event is free and all are welcome to join.

Contacts

Mohammed N. Mujumder, 917-597-8349
Nazrul Haque, 917-405-2499
Abdus Saheed, 646-331-9023
Md. Shameem Mia, 347-320-8972
Sahed Ahmed, 347-995-8535
Farida Yeasmin, 347-387-7897

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Ekushey Celebration, Jackson Heights

Ekushey Celebration at Jackson Heights, New York will be jointly organized by Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association (JBBA) and Jalalabad Association of America. The program is sponsored by Sukhi, New York and will be held in cooperation with Jackson Heights Bangladesh Club. All Bangladeshi regional, social, cultural, sport and professional organizations can participate. Call for registration at 347-499-9712, 347-316-1948. Send writing for souvenir booklet at jalalabadnews2013@gmail.com

The program is free and all are welcome to attend.

Program

– Discussion on Ekushey February and Bangla as mother language
– Award ceremony
– Cultural program by expatriate Bangladeshi artists
– Writers corner for writers, poets, essayists
– Poetry recitation
– Lay flower wreaths at Shaheed Minar

Venue

Diversity Plaza, 73 Street & Broadway
Jackson Heights, New York

Contacts

Ataul Ghani Asad, 347-499-9712
Rashed Ahmed, 718-316-1948
Akbar Hossain Swapan, 347-924-6755
M. A. Rahman, 917-912-7654

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Ekushey Celebration for Bangladeshi Children

Ekushey celebration for Bangladeshi children organized by Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA).

Cultural talent competition (Groups and Categories)

Group A: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
Poetry Recitation, Drawing, Bangla Alphabet

Group B: 3rd Grade – 5th Grade
Poetry Recitation, Drawing, Bangla Writing

Group C: 6th Grade – 8th Grade
Poetry Recitation, Drawing, Bangla Word Spelling

Group D: 9th Grade – 12th Grade
Poetry Recitation, Drawing, Impromptu Bangla Speech

Contacts:

Annie Ferdous, 917-674-4746
MA Aziz Naimee, 646-269-9051
Akhter Ahmed, 973-953-8361

Ekushey Celebration by Dhaka University Alumni Association of USA

Ekushey Celebration by Dhaka University Alumni Association of USA. Various university and college alumni associations, regional associations, cultural organizations, professional organizations of Bangladeshi origin based in USA will participate jointly in celebrating Ekushey February or International Mother Language Day Celebration, 2015. Besides focusing on historical aspects of Bangladesh language movement, the event is to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

Program includes songs, music, dance Bangla poetry recitation, memoir, etc. Award for talented children. The program will be broadcast in North American Bangladeshi TV channels.

The event is free and open to all. The program will end with placing floral wreaths at Shaheed Minar.

Cultural program by:

Udichi School of Performing Arts
Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA)
Bonhishikha Sangit Niketon
Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts
Surbahar Bangladesh Cultural Academy
Sur-Chondo Shilpi Goshthy
Sangeet Parishad.

Registration is required for organizations to participate.

Contacts for Ekushey Celebration:

Md Tajul Islam, 917-576-6323
SM Salam, 917-602-5397
Annie Ferdous, 917-674-4746
Golam Mostafa, 917-440-7832
Abdul Motin, 646-388-2229
Masum M. Mohsin, 917-400-4060
Swapan Borua, 646-508-4406
Sayeda Akhter Lili, 347-743-8337

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