BUFLA

Time All day into the evening. Location: Fairfax High School. For details of the Program, please visit the website at: http://www.bangaliutsab.org/losangeles/index.html.

June 24, 2007, Sunday, AABEA and BDSAC Joint Science Fair:

Time 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Location: Tommy’s Place, University of Southern California. For details, please see AABEA Website at www.aabeasc.org. AABEA Contacts: Dr. Nazmul Ula, President, 310-645-6759-h, 310-338-5102-o, 310-367-6202-c, Saleh Kibria , President-Elect, 323-404-1386-c, 323-666-4425-h, 213-897-5328-o, Mohammed Shamol, Secretary, 213-804-2865). BDSAC Contacts: (Abdullah Al-Mamun 323-309-1945, abdullah89@sbcglobal.net, Nasir Khan, Cultural Sectary, 562-881-6199; mkhan@twalloys.com, Riad: 213-300-9037, Website: www.bdsac.com)

June 24, 2007, Sunday, BUFLA Meeting:

Time 2 PM to 4 PM, Location: ShattoRecreation Center, 3191 W. 4^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. (on 4th Street near Vermont). Meeting Agenda will be posted on the BUFLA website. BUFLA Constitution discussion and finalization will be the main item of the Agenda. Please visit BUFLA website at www.bufla.com for details.

June 24, 2007, Sunday: USBBF (US Bangladesh Business Forum)

USBBF BUSINESS SEMINAR - Opportunities For Doing Business with Bangladesh, Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Location: Titan Bldg, CSUF - Cal State University Fullerton, CA, For NRB, Professionals & Investors. Speakers - Congressman Ed Royce (invited), Consul General BD, Commerce Consul, Tiger Apparel and more. Lunch served. Raffle Prizes and Draws. Entrance - Members Free, Non-Members $10. Contact: Khaled Gazi 949-302-1963 kgazi@yahoo.com, Zafar Ullah 562-305-3819, Mohd Ahsan 213-248-7886, Osman Chowdhury 909-861-1193, Faisal Tanvir Zahidi 714-296-2533. Details: www.USBBF.com

June 28, 2007, Thursday: SABAN (South Asian Biz Alliance Networks)

ANNUAL SOUTH ASIAN BUSINESS AWARDS NIGHT, Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Location: Beverly Hills, CA, WHAT: ANNUAL SOUTH ASIAN BUSINESS AWARDS NIGHT, Everyone is invited to this event. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Any Professionals, Biz Owners, etc., COST: $$ RSVP: 949/726-8804, e-mail: mislam100@Hotmail.com, www.SouthAsianBizNetwork.org

June 30, 2007, Saturday: Dhaka University Alumni Association

Annual Picnic of a special kind. Time: 11 AM to 6 PM. Location: TBD. Please stay tuned for more details. Contacts: Golam Mustafa 805-350-1267, Khandaker Alam 909-732-8800, Mushfiqur Chowdhury 323-422-5479, Manzur Molla 626-854-8886 x 185, M.A. Karim 562-903-5835, Quazi Moshurul Huda 213-925-4652, Selima Akhter 213-210-8752

July, 2007, Sunday: BWOC (Bangladesh Women’s Organization of California):

Awards Ceremony and Cultural Program. Time: TBD, Location: TBD, Ticket prices: TBD, Ticket includes the food and the Cultural program. Contacts: Leena Badruzzaman 714-865-9057-c, Dr. Ruby Hossain 909-307-9688-h, 909-754-0448-c, Kaniz Fatima Shimul 213-268-8956-c, 213-389-9122-h.

July 14 – 15, 2007, Saturday and Sunday: LOTUS FESTIVAL 2007.

SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

This year the 30^th Lotus Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15, 2007 at Echo Park Lake, Los Angeles. The festival celebrates the people and cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Participating Bangladesh community Organizations are as follows:

BANGLADESH ACADEMY SUNDAY JULY 15 AT 6:05 PM – 6:20 PM,

UTTORON SUNDAY JULY 15 AT 6:20 PM – 6:40 PM,

RHYTHUM MULTICULTURAL SUNDAY JULY 15 AT 6:40 PM - 6:55 PM

ADDITIONALLY US-BANGLADESH BUSINESS FORUM (USBBF) WILL HAVE A FOOD BOOTH AT THE FESTIVAL

CONSULATE GENERAL OF BANGLADESH- LOS ANGELES OFFICE WILL REPRESENT BANGLADESH AT THE LOTUS FESTIVAL PRESS CONFERENCE ON JUNE 14, 2007 WITH A BANGLADESHI TRADE AND CULTURAL DISPLAY BOOTH. THEY WILL ALSO PROVIDE BANGLADESHI FINGER FOODS TO THE PRESS AND CITY OFFICIALS.

Mohammed Ahsan
Vice President - Lotus Festival Advisory Board, Dept. of Parks and Recreation/ City of Los Angeles, 213-248-7886, E-mail: mahsan@quailcap.com

July, 2007, Saturday, Bangladesh Association of Valley, Los Angeles.

Annual Picnic. Time: TBD. Location: TBD. Various fun and Games and Sports, Good food. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the program. Contacts: Enamul hoque Emran 818-625-5031, Ferdous Khan 818-401-3579, Salam Ahmed 818-231-2518, Siddique 818-536-1011

August 19, 2007, Sunday, Chittagong Association of Southern California.

Annual Picnic - 2007. Location: Balboa Park in Chino, Los Angeles. Program will include lots of games, sports, fun, food, etc. Contacts: President- Taher Rahim [Anwar] 818-917-6000

August 25, 2007, Saturday, MUNA Picnic Party. (Muslim Ummah Of North America, Los Angeles).

Annual Picnic - 2007. Location: Griffith Park, Los Angeles. 10 AM - 6PM. Program will include lots of games, sports, fun, food, etc. All are welcome. Contacts: Secretary- Anisur Rahman 213-840-7264 anis1971@gmail.com

August 25, 2007, Saturday, GanerMela Cultural Show feat. famous Bangladeshi singer Shuvro Dev

Location: TBA, somewhere in greater Los Angeles. Time: TBA. Program will include cultural show, including Shurvo Dev is expected to perform. All are welcome. Contacts: M. Jilani Sadiq (949) 724-2840

August, 2007, (Tentative date): Bengali Heritage of California.

Annual Picnic - 2007. Location: TBD. For details of the program, Contacts: President- Nil Krisna Kundu, 626-825-9375, Vice President- Deepak Mistry 818-427-6351, Secretary- Rupam Biswas 714-299-0356, Cultural Secretary- Sri Shyamal Nath 818-687-6628, 818-717-9272, Puja Committee Convenor- Tapan Kundu 323-627-8720, Dr .Paritosh Mazumder 714-290-1328, Krishna Majumdar 323-360-3882, Pradip Majumdar 909-772-7637, Dr. Pradip Chowdhury 562-404-7762, Sunil Dhar 714-321-8005, Aamar Haldhar Tel # 818-468-4008

September 1 -2, 2007, Saturday-Sunday: Bangladesh Mela, Shatto Recreation center, 12 – 10 PM. Contacts: Tarek: 323-382-4129, Anis: 213-321-0267, Taslim: 213-948-7879, Helal: 213-925-2871, Dhuli: 213-382-0296, Belal: 213-500-7046

October, 2007, (Tentative date): Bengali Heritage of California.

Durga Puja 2007. Location: TBD. For details of the program, Contacts: Puja Committee Convenor- Tapan Kundu 323-627-8720, President- Nil Krisna Kundu, 626-825-9375, Vice President- Deepak Mistry 818-427-6351, Secretary- Rupam Biswas 714-299-0356, Cultural Secretary- Sri Shyamal Nath 818-687-6628, 818-717-9272, Dr .Paritosh Mazumder 714-290-1328, Krishna Majumdar 323-360-3882, Pradip Majumdar 909-772-7637, Dr. Pradip Chowdhury 562-404-7762, Sunil Dhar 714-321-8005, Aamar Haldhar Tel # 818-468-4008

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BUFLA

(Bangladesh Unity Federation of Los Angeles)

BUFLA Website: www.bufla.com

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Community Programs

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Dear Friends,

Salaam and Greetings to all of you.

Here are the Programs and Events of various Organizations of our Community, which have been posted on the BUFLA website at www.bufla.com. Please try to attend all these programs with your family and friends.

All 56 organizations are requested to please let me know your upcoming programs for the next whole year, or at least for the next several months, so that those events can be posted on the BUFLA website. That will help the community members to plan for their attendance in your different programs. That will also help avoid the overlap of programs in our community. Please send your information to mahbubkhan@ieee.org and mahbubkhan35@hotmail.com. You can also send the information from the Home page of the BUFLA website by clicking on the “Contact Information” item on the lower part of the left column.

Thanks and Regards,

Mahbub Khan

408-859-3566

mahbubkhan@ieee.org, mahbubkhan35@hotmail.com

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BABA Program in Silicon Valley

Bay Area Bangladesh Association (BABA) is having its annual Cultural program on January 27, 2007, Saturday. This is the best annual program of the Bay Area, and so, please do not miss it. The contact persons are: Babu Solaiman (babugms@yahoo.com) - 408-533-2174, Hassan Imam (htimam@yahoo.com) - 408-489-4871, Shimul (shimul72@yahoo.com) - 408-718-6088, Shahriar Rahman Imtiaj (sharahma@cisco.com) - 650-796-8987, Zubair Ahmed - President (zubairquazi@yahoo.com) - 510-299-5458. For details, please visit the BABA website at: http://www.baba1.com/

Special Programs in other States

FOBANA-2007:

21^st FOBANA convention of Sept/2007 will be held in Wichita, Kansas (2645 N. Rushwood Court, Wichita, KS 67226). Last date to submit poems and articles for the Brochure is June 30, 2007. Contacts: Rabiul Karim Belal (Convenor) 316-393-0920, Rehan Reza (Member Secretary) 785-540-0586, Web: www.myfobana.com, e-mail: info@myfobana.com

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Announcements:

Announcement – 1: Uttoron Shangeet Academy Formed.

A new Shangeet Academy has been formed in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 21, 2007. The name is “Uttoron Shangeet Academy”. Music, Songs, dance, Keyboard, Tabla etc will be taught in this academy. The first class of this Academy will start on Sunday, February 4, 2007. Anyone interested to join this Academy are requested to please contact Emdadul Haque Bob at 323-314-8275-c, 323-466-1523-h.

Announcement – 2: Bangladesh California Club formed.

Bangladesh California Club has been formed. Over 200 members. Many activities are planned. Contact: 213-258-5964, bangladeshclub@hotmail.com, bangladeshclubofcalifornia@yahoo.com, or editor@ekush.info

Announcement –3: BANGLA PATSHALA, LOS ANGELES

VANUE : SHATTO REACRIATION CENTER AT 3191 W. 4^TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA-90020

TIME : EVERY SUNDAY 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM

WE TEACH OUR CHILDREN ON FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:

* BENGALI LANGUAGE, CULTURE, HISTORY, POEM READING,

* QUARAN READING, ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE,

* ART / DRAWING BY PROFESSIONAL ARTIST FROM BANGLADESH CHARUKALA

* DANCE BY MOBYY

* BENGALI SONG BY ABED RAZZAK

* ALSO WE ARRANGE SOMETIME ROOM MEATING WITH LOCAL PARENTS

TO DISCUSS ABOUT OUR SOCIAL / FAMILY / TEEN AGE CHILDREN’S PROBLEM

** THIS SCHOOL IS A COMPLETELY NON-PROFITABLE, NON-POLITICAL, NON-REGIONAL,

NON RELIGIOUS, AND OUT OF ANY KIND OF GROUPING

ANY CONTACT :

SHAH ALAM PHONE: 323-974 1434

SYED M. HOSSAIN BABU : 323-394 2961

ABED REZA : 213-663 4363

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BUFLA

(Bangladesh Unity Federation of Los Angeles)

BEFLA Website: www.bufla.com

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Community Programs:

Past Programs:

August 6, 2006, Sunday: Picnic of MUNA (Muslim Ummah of North America). Griffith Park, Merry-go-round area, 11 AM to 5 PM. Contacts: 213-926-2959, 323-516-9791, 310-365-9275. Los Angeles Mayor attended this event.

August 11, 2006, Friday: Women’s Association program

August 11, 2006, Friday: Bangabandhu’s Death Anniversary

(Milad and Feeding the poor). Subudh center.

August 13, 2006, Sunday: Valley Awami League Milad.

August 15, 2006, Tuesday: Awami League Jatio Shoak Dibosh and Milad

(National mourning day), Passage to India Restaurant, Van Nuys, Contacts: Sohel Rahman Badal 562-972-0042, Mesbah Khan (Faruq): 323-661-9836

August 19, 2006, Saturday: Borsha Boron (Welcoming the Rain), Guest Artist: Kaderi Quibria, 7:30 PM, Subudh Center, 5828 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, Muktadir Chowdhury Tarun 213-3278212, Jahid Hossain 213-923-0877, Kazi Mashurul Huda 213-925-4652, Syed M. Hossain Babu: 323-394-2961

August 20, 2006, Sunday: CA-Jalalabad Association Picnic, Magnolia Park, North Hollywood (12 -6). Habib Ahmed Tia 818-430-5726, Abdul Basit 818-231-7635

August 20, 2006, Sunday: BANOFUL Summer Picnic, 1 PM to 6 PM, Location: Fontana Park (Martin Tuder – Jurupa Hills Regional Park at Fontana), 11660 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. Free for Banoful members, $5 for nonmembers. Parking fee $3/Car. Lots of food and fun activities. Contact: Dr. Ruby Hossain: 909-307-9688, 909-754-0448-cell, Shilpi and Kazi: Hossain: 909-783-2903, Bashir and Nahid Ather: 951-500-0607

August 27, 2006, Sunday: Picnic, Jalalabad Association of California, Magnolia Park, North Hollywood (11 AM -6 PM). Ahmed Kabir 818-448-1398, Farzu Subhan, 818-517-2318, Shah Nazrul 323-516-9791

September 2 -3, 2006, Saturday-Sunday: Bangladesh Mela, Shatto Recreation center, 12 – 10 PM. Contacts: Tarek: 323-382-4129, Anis: 213-321-0267, Taslim: 213-948-7879, Helal: 213-925-2871, Dhuli: 213-382-0296, Belal: 213-500-7046

September 10, 2006, Sunday: Bangladesh parade at the LA County Fairground. 12 noon to 1 PM. About 30 to 40 countries participate in this parade, and Bangladesh is one of the countries to participate. The Bangladesh participation was agreed at the BUFLA meeting on August 27, 2006. The invitation came to our Consulate office from the LA City office, and this message was conveyed for discussion in the Aug-27 BUFLA meeting. The parade will be lead by our honorable Consul General, and the students of the Bangla Pathshala will join the parade with colorful and traditional Bangladeshi dress. All of our community members are requested to please come to the Mela by 11 AM, and cheerup our kids in the parade. The LA county fairground is in Pomona near the intersection of I-10 and Highway 57. The address is 1101 West McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768.

September 10, 2006, Sunday: AABEA-SC Chapter Annual Picnic, 11 AM to 5 PM. Tickets must be paid in advance to attend this picnic, because there is no provision for money collection in the park. Please call 310-370-7706 for details.

September 15 and 17, 2006 (Friday, and Sunday): US-West ATN Bangla Tarokader Taroka. Please note the Venue change. The 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th (final) round Competition. A total of 33 winners of first round from 4 different zones (Houston, San Francisco, Arizona, and Los Angeles) will be participating in this contest. Venue: Radisson Hotel, 3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, The 2^nd Round is on Sept 15, Friday, from 5 PM to 11 PM. The 3^rd Round is on Sept 17, Sunday, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The 4^th (final) round is on Sept 17, Sunday, from 6 PM to 12 midnight. All Bangladeshi-s are cordially invited to attend. Contacts: Dr. Hashem 213-200-0984, Selima Akhter: 213-210-8752.

September 15, 2006, Friday: An evening of Peace and Harmony for music lovers. For details, please contact Prof. Nazmul Ula (310-645-6759), and Mohammed Rahman (213-926-7585).

September 17, 2006, Sunday: California BNP Picnic, 12 Noon to 6 PM, Location: Griffith park, Crystal Springs area, Sports, Games, Prizes, Good food, etc., All Bangladesh Community members are welcome. Free admission, and free parking. Contact: Kanchon Chowdhury, President: 213-270-4567, Dublo Amin General Secretary: 213-663-4121

September 22, 2006, Friday: Bangladesh Academy and Writers’ Association.

(This event will be on Friday instead of usual Saturday because of Ramadan).

Time: 8:00 PM, Location: Subudh Center, (2^nd or 3^rd floor) 5828 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, Special session to remember Poet Shamsur Rahman, Children’s Performances & Duet on Violin & Sarod: Classical Music, Guest Artistes from Kolkata, India. Contacts: Zahid Hossain Pintu 213-923-0877, Muktadir Chowdhury Tarun 213-3278212, Kazi Mashurul Huda 213-925-4652, Syed M. Hossain Babu: 323-394-2961

September 22, 2006, Friday: Bangladesh Awami League, California Branch.

Time: 8 PM to 11 PM, Location: Subudh Center, (2^nd or 3^rd floor), 5828 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, Inauguration of New Committee (2006 – 2008), There will be cultural function as well. Contacts: Mizan Shaheen 714-262-8425.

September 23 - 24, 2006, Saturday & Sunday: Bengali Heritage of California.

Durga Puja 2006. Time: 8 AM to 11 PM on Saturday, and 10 AM to 6 PM on Sunday. Location: Excelsior High School, (Corner of Alondra & Pioneer), 15711 Pioneer Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, In addition to Puja, there will be cultural programs and many other activities, and food. Donation: $75 per family of 2 adults and 2 minors (below 12 years). $30 per person. Contacts: Nil Krisna Kundu, President BHC 626-825-9375, Krishna Majumdar, Convenor Puja Committee 323-360-3882, Rupam Biswas, Secretary BHC, 714-299-0356

September 30, 2006, Saturday: BDSAC (Bangladesh Students Association of California). BDSAC Early General Meeting 2006 with Iftar Party.

Time: 5:30 PM, Location: SAN Office, 3465 W. 8th St. Los Angeles, CA 90005,

Note: We are going to start the meeting at 6:00 PM Sharp, therefore, we're asking everyone to be there by 5:30 PM. Open to all current students and Alumni and also all the community members. All are cordially invited to attend. Contacts: Mamun: 323-309-1945, Riad: 213-300-9037

September 30, 2006, Saturday: Bangladesh Association of Valley - Los Angeles. Iftar party. This posting is for community information only.

October 1, 2006, Sunday, BUFLA Meeting: Time 2 PM to 4 PM, Location: ShattoRecreation Center, 3191 W. 4^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. (on 4th Street near Vermont). Meeting Agenda has been sent out, and also posted on the BUFLA website. Please visit BUFLA website at www.bufla.com for details.

October 1, 2006, Sunday, “Unity Fair”- Sponsored by The City of Glendale

Time: 12 noon to 6:00 PM. BANGLADESH WILL PARTICIPATE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND “UTTORON” WILL REPRESENT BANGLADESH AT 3:35 PM, on SUNDAY, OCT. 1^ST. Location: Verdugo park, 1621 Canada Blvd, Glendale, CA. Free Admission and Free Parking. (a) International Music & dance performed on the main stage, (b) International Food, (c) Arts and crafts from around the world, (d) International Exhibitions, (e) Children’s attraction and activities. Website: www.ci.glendale.ca.us. Contacts: Mohammed Ahsan, Quail Capital, 2310 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506, (818) 843-8686 x23 Fax (818) 843-3767, Cell 213-248-7886

October 1, 2006, Sunday, Uttoron Iftar Party.

This posting is for community information only.

October 7, 2006, Saturday: Bengali Heritage of California.

Laxshmi Puja 2006. Time: 5 PM to 9 PM, Location: North Hollywood Recreation Center, 11430 Chandler blvd, Tohunga, North Hollywood, CA 91601, Tel # 763-7651, For details of the program, please contact: Nil Krisna Kundu, President BHC 626-825-9375, Krishna Majumdar, Convenor Puja Committee 323-360-3882, Rupam Biswas, Secretary BHC, 714-299-0356, Sri Shyamal Nath Cultural Secretary 818-717-9272

October 7, 2006, Saturday: Islamic Center of Redlands. Iftar party.

We are having IFTARI with local non Muslim and Muslim this Saturday, 7th of October from Islamic center of REDLANDS.Contacts: Dr. Moazzem Hossain, 909-307-9688-home, 909-754-0448, Dr. Ruby Hossain 951-212-7933

October 8, 2006, Sunday, MUNA Ifter Mahfil. Muslim Ummah Of North America, Los Angeles Chapter: Time: 4 PM to 8 PM. Location: ShattoRecreation Center, 3191 W. 4^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020 (4^th/ Vermont). This program is for everyone.( Donation welcome). Agenda: 4:00-5:00 - Open Session for the Kids, 5:00-5:15 - Salatul Asar, 5:15-5:45 - Darsul Quran (Lesson of The Quran), -- Moulana Abdul Mukit Azad, 5:45-6:10 - Speech about Ramadan - Local Guests, 6:10-6:25 - Speech of The Guest Speaker -- Mr. Hussam Ayloush, Executive Director of CAIR, Southern California, 6:25-6:40 - Preparation & Iftar (Iftar time 6:31pm), 6:40-6:50 --- Salatul Magrib, 6:50-7:15 --- Dinner distribution, Contact persons: Anis, 213-840-7264, (Secretary MUNA- LA chapter, anis1971@gmail.com, anis1971@hotmail.com), Ali Akbar 714-670-7211 , Ashraf 213-926-2959.

October 8, 2006, Sunday, California Jalalabad Association. Iftar Party.

Location: Granada Hills Masjid. Banquet Hall, Address: 11439 Encino Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344, Contacts: Habib Ahmed Tia 818-430-5726, Abdul Basit 818-231-7635

October 13, 2006, Friday, Dr. Yunus today was awarded Nobel prize for peace – 2006. Bangladesh community of greater Los Angeles area will have iftar today at the Masjid adjacent to Shodesh restaurant on 3^rd Street in LA, and will enjoy together the great news of Dr. Yunus.

October 14, 2006, Saturday, Bangabandhu Foundation Fund raising Dinner.

The Chairman of Bangabandhu Foundation Mr. Sajeeb Wazed Joy will be attending this fund raising dinner in Los Angeles. Mr. Sajeeb Wazed Joy is the grand son of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Time: 5:30 PM, Location: Gaylord Beverly Hills, Ballroom, Address: 50 North La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, Contacts: Shohel Rahman Badal, President of California Awami League – USA, 562-972-0042, Faruque Khan 323-661-9836, Tufan Mustafizur Rahman 951-264-5416, Shafiqur Rahman 818-787-8488, Abdur Rob 213-388-1445.

October 22, 2006, Sunday: Joint event by BDSAC (Bangladesh Students Association of California) and Jalshaghar Entertainment.

Chand Raat @ Little Dhaka, Artesia.

Address: 18159 Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701, Time: 5 PM to 11 PM. Mehendi , local artist performance, music, fun, etc…..Open to all current students and Alumni and also all the community members. All are cordially invited to attend. Contacts: Mamun: (323) 309 1945, Riad: (213) 300-9037, Shah Alam 818-705-0472, Khaleed hossain 818-705-0472.

October 22, 2006, Sunday: Joint event by Nisa Fashion, Swadesh, and Uttoron. Chand Raat in honour of Dr. Yunus, the Nobel peace prize winner of 2006.

Location: The parking lot of Nisa Fashion and Swadesh Restaurant. Address: 4153 W. 3^rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020, Time: 8 PM to 12 Midnight. The program will include delicious food, Mehendi , and also cultural program by the Bangladeshi local artists.. You are all invited to attend. Contacts: 213-386-7799, 213-487-3602, 323-898-9068.

October 23, 2006, Monday: EID PRAYER !! EID PRAYER !!

"Eid-ul-Fitre Salat will be held at the Shatto Recreation Center, 3191 W 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020 on Monday, Oct 23, 1st Jamat at 7:30 am and the 2nd Jamat at 8:30 am; for information, call Al Falah Masjid at 323-450-6583".

October 28, 2006, Saturday: Bangladesh Academy and Writers’ Association.

Time: 8:00 PM, Location: Subud Center, (2^nd or 3^rd floor) 5828 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, Children’s Program, Artistes from Los Angeles, Contacts: Zahid Hossain Pintu 213-923-0877, Muktadir Chowdhury Tarun 213-3278212, Kazi Mashurul Huda 213-925-4652, Syed M. Hossain Babu: 323-394-2961

October 28, 2006, Saturday: Eid Reunion in Riverside.

Time: 12 noon to 6 PM. Location: Riverside. This is an invitation only event. This posting is for community information only. More details will be added soon.

October 29, 2006, Sunday, USBBF (US-Bangladesh Business Forum)

Inaugural Business Seminar. Time: 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Location: CSUF (Cal State University Fullerton), Titan Students Union (State College & Dorothy). To encourage and highlight business environment between USA and Bangladesh. Chief guest: Honorable Consul General, Keynote speakers: Loretta Sanchez, Congr. David Mora LA Minority Business, Zahidul Haque Commercial Consul, Presentations by community businessmen. Business Seminar open to everyone, children under 12 not recommended. Lunch Biriani catered from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. RSVP requested. Free Entrance and Free Parking. Contacts: Khaled Gazi - kgazi@cox.net, M. Osman Choudhury - chandga13@aol.com, Tanvir: fzahidi02@yahoo.com, M Zafar Ullah - mzullah1954@aol.com Details: www.usbbf.com

November 4, 2006, Saturday, Bangladesh Awami League California – USA.

“Jail Hotta Day” (Jail murder remembrance day). Time 6 PM to 11 PM. Location: Shatto Recreation center. 3191 W. 4^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. (on 4th Street near Vermont). This event will remember the leaders and people of Bangladesh who were murdered in the jail including Tajuddin Ahmed. The daughter of late Tajuddin Ahmed will be a special guest in this event. Contacts: Shohel Rahman Badal , President of California Awami League – USA, 562-972-0042, Faruque Khan 323-661-9836, Tufan Mustafizur Rahman 951-264-5416, Shafiqur Rahman 818-787-8488, Abdur Rob 213-388-1445.

November 5, 2006, Sunday, BUFLA Meeting:

Time 2 PM to 4 PM, Location: ShattoRecreation Center, 3191 W. 4^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. (on 4th Street near Vermont). Meeting Agenda has been sent out, and also has been posted on the BUFLA website. Please visit BUFLA website at www.bufla.com for details.

November 5, 19, and 26, 2006, Sundays, Bangla Pathshala, Los Angeles.

ART / DRAWING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN.

We are going to open a Free Workshop on Art/Drawing. It is open for all community Children. Time 11 AM to 2 PM. Location: Shatto Recreation center. 3191 W. 4^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. (on 4th Street near Vermont).No need for pre-Registration. Just come on over and participate. Workshop will be guided by Mr. Pankuj Das, a professional artist from Bangladesh. Contacts: Shah Alam 323-974-1434, Syed M. Hossain Babu 323-394-2961

November 7, 2006, Tuesday: Election Day !!!

All citizens are requested to please cast your votes, and let your voice be heard. Someday you will be running for office.

November 11, 2006, Saturday: Bangladesh Academy and Writers’ Association.

Time: 8:00 PM, Location: Subud Center, (2^nd or 3^rd floor) 5828 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, Children’s Program, Artistes from Los Angeles, Guest Artiste: Mala Ganguli, Contacts: Zahid Hossain Pintu 213-923-0877, Muktadir Chowdhury Tarun 213-3278212, Kazi Mashurul Huda 213-925-4652, Syed M. Hossain Babu: 323-394-2961

November 12, 2006, Sunday, Bangla Pathshala, Los Angeles.

EID REUNION Party, organized by the students, teachers and parents.

Time 12 Noon to 2 PM. Location: Shatto Recreation center. 3191 W. 4^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. (on 4th Street near Vermont). Contacts: Kazi Mashurul Huda (Senior Advisor) 213-925-4652, Syed M. Hossain Babu (Director) 323-394-2961, Shah Alam 323-974-1434 (Representative), and Mohammad Amin (Executive).

November 17, 2006, Friday : FOBANA Meeting to discuss the action plan for FOBANA Convention – 2007 in Wichita, Kansas. Meeting Location: Subud Centre, 5828 W Willshire Blvd , Los Angeles, CA 90036. Time 7 PM to 8:40 PM. Chairman of FOBANA EC Mahabub Reza Rahim, and Convention Convenor Rabiul Karim will also be present at this meeting. The agenda includes Video, Speeches, discussion and Q&A. You are all cordially invited to attend. Contacts: Tel: 602-367-3963, 770-572-9719, 201-835-2473, Web: www.myfobana.com, e-mail: info@myfobana.com

November 18, 2006, Saturday : Dhaka University Alumni Association of California.

REUNION – 2006 !! Time: 6 PM to 10:30 PM, Location: Los Angeles City College (LACC), Chemistry Building, 855 North Vermont Ave, Hollywood, CA 90029. Please park in the Parking lot # 3 (Phone 323-953-4000). Chief Guest: Professor Ziauddin Ahmed (Ex-Professor of Dhaka University). Contacts: Golam Mustafa (Convenor) 805-350-1267, Khandaker Alam (Co-Convenor) 909-732-8800, Mushfiqur Chowdhury 323-422-5479, Manzur Molla 626-854-8886 x 185, M.A. Karim 562-903-5835, PR and Media: Quazi Moshurul Huda 213-925-4652, Selima Akhter 213-210-8752

November 19, and 26, 2006, Sundays, Bangla Pathshala, Los Angeles.

ART / DRAWING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN.

November 26, 2006, Sundays, Bangla Pathshala, Los Angeles.

ART / DRAWING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN.

December 3, 2006, Sunday, BUFLA Meeting:

December 17, 2006, Sunday, Bangladesh Awami League California – USA.

“Bijpy Dibosh” Time 2 PM to 5 PM. Location: Star of India, 7212 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, Phone: (323) 939-6815, (near Melrose and La Brea). The program includes Lunch, Discussion and Cultural program.Contacts: Shohel Rahman Badal , President of California Awami League – USA, 562-972-0042, Mesbah Khan Faruque 323-661-9836, Mustafizur Rahman Tufan 951-264-5416, Shafiqur Rahman 818-787-8488, Abdur Rob 213-388-1445, Tofazzal Hossain Kajal, Ali Ashraf Parish.

December 17, 2006, Sunday, California Jalalabad Association.

Bijoy Dibosh Celebration, Time: 6 PM to 10 PM, Location: Musician Union Auditorium, 817 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038. Program includes Discussion on Bijoy Dibosh, Cultural program (poems, songs and dance). Contacts: Habib Ahmed Tia 818-430-5726, Abdul Basit 818-231-7635