Gala Night at Marriott Sugar Land
Held on January 23rd, 2015
Bangladesh Association, Houston, hosted a second annual Multicultural Gala to celebrate 36 years anniversary of the organization in the city of Houston. This Gala was held at the Marriott Town Center, Sugar Land on Friday, Jan 23, 2015. Mayor Annise Parker declared Jan 23, 2015 as Bangladesh-American Center Day. Gala Keynote was delivered by H.E Mohammad Ziauddin, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the United States. Gala night was chaired by CEO of Stratum Energy Mr. Qasim Sharif who delivered a memorable speech to build a strong America. On behalf of Mayor Annise Parker Councilman Jack Christie and Councilman Richard Nguyen presented Honorary Citizenship Certificate to the Ambassador. Welcome speech was delivered by Chairman of the Bangladesh Association Mr. Shah Haleem. Multicultural entertainment presented by various groups. Annual Gala has raised about $450,000 to benefit Bangladesh-American Center. We still need much more funds to complete Bangladesh-American Center. Gala coordinators were Shah Haleem, and Khaled "Zulfiqur" Khan and program director Dr. Rafiq Khan and Afzal Ahmed.
All Gala Photos and Videos (Click here)
Second Annual Multi-Cultural Gala – Press Release (Click here)
The Connection -Gala Magazine – 36 Years of Progress (Editor Azadul Huq) (Click here)
Mayor Anise Parker Video Speech on Bangladesh Asoociation Gala (Click here)
Sheriff Garcia's video message to Bangladesh Association Gala (Click here)
Multi-Cultural Gala photos by NH (Click here)
Highlights Gala 2015 in Video by Sayyad Zaidy (Click here)
Shah Haleem Delivers Welcome Speech (click here)
Gala Chair Qasim Sharif Delivers Speech (click here)
Ambassador Mohammad Ziauddin delivers on Gala Night (click here)
Bangladesh Ambassador's visit to Bangladesh American Center (BAC) by NH (Click here)
Warmest Wishes from Bangladesh Association Leadership Team
ABC13 VISIONS with Shah Haleem and Dr. Nizam Meah
Broadcasted Dec 1, 2013 on ABC13 “VISIONS” with the host Adela Uchida.
See the video in YouTube (Click here)
BAH Wins 10K from Chase Giving (Click here)
Multicultural Gala
See Video Presentation of BAH 35 years of Success (Click here)
See Multicultural Gala Magazine on 35 years of Progress (Click here)
Gala video by Gazi (Click here)
Gala video (Part 1) by Naz Husain (click here)
Gala video (Part 2) by Naz Husain (Click here)
Gala Slideshow by Sonia Ahmed (click here)
Gala Pictures by Sonia Ahmed (Click here)
Bangladesh American Center
in the Making
BAH management is excited to share that the Phase-1 construction of Bangladesh American Center
has began on July 02, 2012. Updated with photos from August 06, 2013.
See the latest Construction photos (click here) (updated 09/25/13)
Here is a short BAC construction video link: (Click here)
Video Clip of Bangladesh American Center Construction Project 03/03/2013 (Click Here)
See some photos of BAC Construction taken Dec 8, 2012 (Click here)
See BAC Expense Report as of January 14, 2013 (Click here)
Bangla Natok "Shubochon Nirbashone"
was staged on June 30 at the Stafford Civic Center
in front of the packed audience.
Photos link for the Natok, (Click here)
Visit our Video Gallery for full video of the Drama (click here)
Coming Soon – First Ever Statue
"Victory of Bangladesh 1971" at BAC
Statue of "Victory of Bangladesh 1971"
URGENT PRESS RELEASE
HOUSTON – Mr. Rajib Siddique – an internationally renowned sculptor and artist has designed and built a 17-foot statue to signify the friendship and peace in culminating the true spirit of freedman in portraying the “Victory of Bangladesh 1971” statue . He was assisted by another renowned sculptor, Ms. Stephanie Cox along with few other artists. This 17-foot statue is made of “cold copper casting” and was built near Austin, Texas, over the past 2 years. On one side of the statue displays the bravery of a freedom fighter of 1971 and the other side represents the mutual friendship and multi-cultural bridge between Bangladesh and the USA.
About 9 months ago, a Texan resident Mr. Manzur Morshed Manzil coordinated to find a permanent location for the “Statue of Victory”. Mr. Morshed worked with the Chairperson of Bangladesh Association, Houston (BAH), Mr. Shah Haleem and then Bangladesh American Center (BAC) Director, Mr. Hasan Rahman, to determine the resting place of the statue. It was later decided to be placed near the main entrance of the Bangladesh American Center.
This Statue of Victory of Bangladesh 1971 will be the icon of mutual friendship and multi-cultural bridge between USA and Bangladesh, like the Statue of Liberty in New York represents the friendship of France and USA. This is the first time such a mutual icon be placed in a foreign soil to represent the tradition of Bangladesh. The BAC infrastructure provides the health clinic, continuing education classes, auditorium, museum, library, and multi-cultural activities. Now the Statue of Victory completes the missing elements to our friendship and the bridge. Sitting on a 4-acre land, it will be the first community-owned non-profit venture in the history of all Bangladeshi-Americans living in the United States.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place soon (will be announced) at 13415 Renn Road, Houston, TX 77083. Many dignitaries will grace this occasion along with leaders from the Bangladeshi-American Community, International Community, and Houston Business Community.
Contacts:
1) Rajib Siddique, 818-171-834-0151
2) Manzur Morshed, 979.877.8796
3) Shah Haleem, 281.748.9880, shaleem@yahoo.com
4) Hasan Rahman, 281.660.9254, hasan.rahman1@gmail.com
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The Second Bangladesh American Center Donor Conference (BACDC2) held on November 3, 2012
at the Stafford Civic Center. Main attraction of the event was a Concert by Miles Group from Bangladesh.
(Go to our Photo Gallery for photos) or (click here)
BAC Donor Conference video of June 04, 2011 (by Azadul Haq)
BAC History in Photos since inception (by Naz Husain)
Bi-weekly Sunday BAC Clinic
From 2:00pm to 5:00pm – starting February 26, 2012.
Call 281-886-7822 for schedule (Click here for poster)
Click for Clinic Sign)
See Bangla Pathshala poster (click here)
A Successful BAC Donor Conference held on June 4, 2011 Bangladesh-American Center in Houston Made Headline News!
Bangladesh Association held the first ever Donor Conference on June 4th, 2011 at Stafford Civic Center where Bangladesh Ambassador H.E. Mr Akramul Qader was our Chief Guest. Read more, Click here Photos of BAC Founding Members (as made available),Click here
Photos taken on Fundraising Event Night, Click here Last Updated (Friday, 22 March 2013 07:40) Donate to BAC Currently, BAC has developed a steady income to maintain current trailer office and its operations via a committed group of donors known as Friends of BAC (FOBAC). BAC needs to raise additional capital to actually build the center. Last Updated (Wednesday, 26 May 2010 11:16)
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A 30-Second TV Ad video on BAC Please see video clip on Bangladesh American Center produced by Azadul Haq, in our Video Section. Click on the Link here.
A 30-second video of BAC for TV Ad Last Updated (Friday, 05 August 2011 11:10) BAH Launches its own YouTube Channel Bangladesh Association launched its own YouTube Channel for the first time! Last Updated (Friday, 05 August 2011 11:11)
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