Bangla Street Festival/Pothomela 2024 – Jamaica Bangladesh Friends Society

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

BanglaFest 2024 in Western New York

4th Annual BanglaFest 2024 – Celebrating Bangladeshi Culture

Join the Bangladeshi American Social & Cultural Organization (BASCO) for the 4th annual BanglaFest, a vibrant celebration of Bangladeshi culture, food, and community spirit! This free, family-friendly event occurs on Saturday, June 29th, 2024, at Island Park in Williamsville, NY.

Experience the Rich Tapestry of Bangladesh:

Experience the rich Bangladeshi culture: Immerse yourself in traditional music, dance performances, and local artists showcasing their work.
Enjoy authentic Bangladeshi cuisine: Explore a variety of food vendors offering delicious dishes.
Celebrate diversity and inclusion: Connect with the Bangladeshi community and enjoy a day of shared experiences.
Support a great cause: Participate in a raffle and contribute to BASCO’s mission of promoting Bangladeshi culture in Western New York.

Stall contact:

716-430-2343

Brooklyn Bangladesh Mela 2024

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

Church-McDonald Bangladeshi Business Association Pothomela, 2023

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.

The 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.

All are welcome to attend!

Activities:

Bangladeshi food, cloth, jewelry, and toy stalls
Live music by local and visiting singers from Bangladesh
Colorful magazine in Bangla with sponsoring Bangladeshi businesses, stories, poetry, etc.
Special event and activities for children
Raffle draw with grand prizes

Admission: Free

Venue:
Corner of Church Ave. & McDonald Ave., Brooklyn
F and G train to Church Avenue Station

Contacts

A H Khondoker Juglu, 917-670-1215
Mohammad M Mahab, 347-481-8396
Anowar Hossain, 718-930-0025
Md L. Ali, 347-400-9922
Kamal Uddin, 347-728-1222
Rahul Chowdhury, 347-208-5259
Abdul Karim, 347-481-8396