Bangladesh Abroad
Remembering Bangladeshi Poets in New York. Bahubachan, New York will organize a Bangla poetry evening in honor of two Bangladeshi poets – Syed Shamsul Haq and Shahid Qadri – both of them passed away recently. The event will honor them by reading their literary work, remembering anecdotes and personal stories. The event is free. All are welcome.
Venue
Smart Academia
165-23 Hillside Ave, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
Contacts
Mujib Bin Haque, 718-864-1877
Shams Al Momin, 347-644-1177
Rabindra-Nazrul Joyonti – Atlanta. The work, music and life of Rabindranath Tagore and Nazrul Islam will be celebrated by Bangladeshi community in Atlanta. the event is organized by Bangladhara. The aim of the event is to introduce these two Bangla literary figures with the new generation of Bangladeshi kids as well as enjoy their songs and poetry recitation. Essay contest for new generation: Know the Nobel prize winner poet of Bangla Literature: Rabindranath Tagore (14 – 19 years). Exploring Kazi Nazrul Islam – Revolutionary National Poet of Bangladesh (14 years and younger).
The event is free and open to all.
Venue:
Berkmar High School
405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047
Contacts:
Mahbub Bhuiyan, 404-202-6484
M. H. Akmol, 678-481-2529
Shamsul Alam, 678-707-9012
Manzurul Rumi Kabir, 404-512-8666
Chandra Shekhor, 404-207-8166
Nazrul Islam, 404-372-2099
Selina Moli, 770-287-4196
Rezwana Rumu, 404-643-6843
Ahmadur Rahman Parvez, 678-469-8901
Bangladesh International Poetry Festival and Bangla Book fair at Jackson Heights, New York. The event is organized by Shabdaguchha – a Bangladeshi poetry group in New York and Bangladeshi poetry lovers.There will be book stalls for book lovers. The event is free. All are welcome.
Venue:
Bangladesh Plaza, Basement
37-15, 73 Street, Basement, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Contact:
718-849-2617
646-244-8566
BIPA Jolsha is a free event of Bangla songs of recitations for Bangladeshi community in New York City. The event is free and all are welcome. Event is organized by Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts.
Poetry Recitation: Mujib Bin Haque
Rabindra Song: Rani Aklima
Tabla: Pani Goswami
Mandira: Shahid Uddin
Venue:
P.S. 182 Samantha Smith School
153-27 88th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
Contacts:
Annie Ferdous, 917-674-4746
Selima Asraf, 917-673-1105
Nilofar Jahan, 347-237-1628
A poetry night with Shahid Qadri will be held in Jamaica, NY. Shahid Qadri – a prominent Bangladeshi poet and writer living in New York will recite some his poems. Local Bangladeshi poets, writers will also read their own poetry or poetry from classical and modern Bangla language poets. The event is free and open to all.
Venue:
P.S. 182 Samantha Smith School
153-27, 88th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
Contacts:
718-986-9556
646-872-5787
917-968-6802
Ekushey – Bangla Poetry Night is open to all Bangladeshi community. Shams Al Momeen, Liaquat Ali, ABM Saleh Uddin, Faqir Elias and others will recite poetry. Free event and open to all.
Venue:
Club SANM
35-15, 36 Ave., Astoria, NY 11106
An evening with Poet Kamal Chowdhury from Bangladesh. Kamal Chowdhury will read poems and will have conversation with Bangladeshi community in Jackson Heights, New York. The event is free and all are welcome.
Kamal Chowdhury is a contemporaty Bangla poet from Bangladesh. He has published many poetry books like Michhiler Shoman Boyoshi (As Old as the Procession), Panthoshalar Ghora (Horse of the Caravansary), Mukti O Shadinotar Kobita (Poems of Liberty and Freedom), The Story of Bones and Other Poems etc. He has received several prizes including the prestigious Bangla Academy Award and Jibanananda Award for his contribution to Bangla literature.
Venue
Haat Bazar
37-11 73rd St. Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Contact:
646-262-9296
Monthly Meetup of Shahitya Academy, New York will be held in Jackson Heights. The event is held last Friday of each month. Free to attend and open to all. Come on time. The program is in Bangla language. Depending on scale of participation and mood, various aspects of Bangla literature and music will be presented.
Venue:
Shahitya Academy / East West Tutorial
37-66, 74 Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Contacts:
718-318-4648
917-892-4454
Poetry Recitation Evening with Mumu Ansari.
Solo recitation of original and classical poetry in Bangla. The event is free and open to all.
Contacts:
718-314-4648
917-226-7115
347-653-2090
646-327-1765