Ekushey

International Mother’s Language Day Celebration, Bronx

The event will remember, honor and pay tribute to martyrs of language movement of Bangladesh. Ekushey February will be observed in due respect with remembrance, discussion, music, dance, recitation, children’s competition and laying flower bouquet in a makeshift Shaheed Minar. Local elected are officials are expected to participate. The event is free and all are welcome. Following Bangladeshi organizations are expected to take part at the event:

• Bangladesh Society of the Bronx
• Bronx Bangladesh Society
• Bronx Bangladesh Association
• Bangladeshi Community of Bronx
• Bangladesh American Cultural Association
• Bangladesh American National Democratic Society
• Bronx Bangladeshi Women’s Association
• Hobijong District Welfare Association, Inc.
• Nobijong Welfare Association, Inc.
• Sunamjong Society of America, Inc.
• Rajnogor Upozila Welfare Unnoion Porishod
• Bronx Puja Committee
• Sanatani Seva Sangha Bronx USA, Inc.
• Radha Krishna Sebak Sangha
• Three Generation Alliances
• Bangladesh-American Women Association

Venue:

Golden Palace
1451 Unionport Road, Bronx, NY 10462

Contacts:

Mohammed N. Mujumder, 917-597-6349
Md. Samim Miah, 347-320-8972
A. Islam Mamun, 646-506-8813
Nur Uddin, 646-363-8155

United Ekushey Celebration 2016 will be organized by Dhaka University Alumni Association of USA. Many Bangladeshi organizations will participate jointly in celebrating Ekushey February or International Mother Language Day Celebration.

Program includes songs, music, dance Bangla poetry recitation, memoir, etc. Award will be given to talented children and competition winners. 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 will be performed by:

• Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts
• Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA)
• Bonhishikha Sangit Niketon
• Sangeet Parishad
• Shobdo Recitation Institute
• Sristi Academy of Fine Arts, New Jersey
• Sur-Chondo Shilpi Goshthy
• Surbahar Bangladesh Cultural Academy
• Udichi School of Performing Arts, USA

Venue:

NTV
36-01 37 Ave, Astoria, NY 11106

Contacts:

Akhter Ahmed, 973-953-8361
Farida Yasmin, 347-387-7897
Azad Takuldar, 646-533-8231
Gazi Samsuddin, 347-776-0917
Md Hossain Khan, 516-343-9456
Md. Tajul Islam, 917-576-6323
Molla Muniruzzaman, 917-288-8458
Sabina Sarmin Nihar, 646-300-1401
Sayed Akter Lili, 347-743-8337
Swanpan Barua, 646-508-4406

Ekushey February 2016, LA – অমর একুশে

Bangladeshi community in Los Angeles will celebrate Ekushey February and International Mother Language Day with remembrance of the event, cultural programs, art competition for children, etc. All are welcome with family and friends. Stalls can be provided free of cost. Contact organizers for more info.

Many Bangladeshi organizations are expected to participate:

Little Bangladesh
Bengali American Hindu Society
Muktichetona
Oparajita Biddaniketon
Ghatok Dalal Nirmul Committee
Shariatpur Shamity
Bikrompur Shamity
Improvement Inc.
Bangladesh Academy
Writers association of California
Los Angeles Bangla Middle School
Bongobondhu Sanskritic Ghosty
Bangladesh American Political Action Committee
Bangladesh American Sheriff Council
Bangladesh Association of San Diego
Readers and Writers Association of California
Bangladeshi Doctors Association
Voice of America (VOA)
Bidda Prokasoni (বিদ্যা প্রকাশনী)
Bangladesh Awami League, California
Bangladesh Association of Valley

Venue:

Shatto Recreation Center
3191 W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Contacts:

Tofique Soleman Khan Tuhin, 213-842-1048
Jahiruddin Ahmed Panna, 213-210-4249
Abdus Samad, 310-619-3532
Jamal Hossain, 210-840-9624
Ziaur Rahman Zia, 213-210-1800
Tanveer Shahin, 213-235-6243
Tapos Nandi, 818-746-5099
Siddikur Rahman Siddik, 818-536-1011
Mizanur Rahman Shameem, 213-422-8041

Ekushey February 2016, LA

Bangladeshi community in Los Angeles will observe Ekushey February and International Mother Language Day. The event will be celebrated with music, poetry recitation, children’s cultural program, remembrance of Bangladesh Language movement etc.

Venue:

Dr. Sammy Lee Medical/Health Science Magnet Elementary School
3600 W. Council St. Los Angeles, CA 90004

Contacts:

Mizan Shaheen, 714-262-8425
Zahid Hossain Pintu, 213-804-0523
Ali Ashraf Runu, 714-200-5013
Abul Ibrahim, 213-948-7908
Syeed Abed Nipu, 562-688-1911
Sydul Haque Sentu, 805-696-3378
Elias Shikdul, 805-458-0507

Bangladeshi community in Albany, New York will observe Ekushey February and International Mother Language Day. The event is organized by Shahitya Academy, Albany branch. All are welcome with family and friends.

Venue:

Saint Paul Church
119 Fairview Ave. Schenectady, NY 12306

Contact:

Farhana Poli