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RAMADAN MUBARAK.
Ramadan moon has been sighted in Perth. Fasting commences from
Wednesday, 5th October 2005.Source : Al-Ghazzali Center
-Dr. Abdul Haq

Durga Puja 2005 
Organised By: Bangladesh Puja Association Australia 
Date: 08th October 2005, Saturday 
Venue: Daceyville Police Citizen Youth Club, 26A Bunnerong Road, Daceyville (Near Kensington) 
Contact:  Mr Samir Ghosh Tel: (02) 9556 2147, 

Mr Upendra Dey Tel: (02) 8338 0476 

Venue: Dundas Community centre, 27 Sturt Street, Telopea.

Date: 9 October, Sunday Details...

Sent by: Nirmal Chakraborty

On 1^st October, 2005, Bangladesh Music Scool held their annual competition this year again for singing, dancing, poetry recitations and the newly introduced drama category. The program started with a speech from the founder, Dr. Monjur Hamid Kochi, a student from the Musical School and Paramesh Bhattacharya, on behalf of parents. The program started with a presentation from the students of the Music School which was followed by the main competition. After the competition there was a short presentation by Shudha Nizhor and a song by Abdullah Al Mamoon, the program ending with the distribution of the competition prizes. Photos...

Date: Dec 17, 2005, Saturdayday Time : 11Am VENUE: Wiley Park public School Ground. Details...

Get together in honour of Mubarak Hossain Khan

On 2^nd October, 2005, a small get together was held in honour of Mubarak Hossain Khan. Mubarak Hossain was DG in Shilpokalo Academy, Director of Bangladesh Radio and Chairman of the Nazrul Institute. He was also the Executive Director of the Human Development foundation and is also a famous sharad player. Mubarak Hossain did a lot of research in classical music and wrote many books. He also wrote many children fiction books. His wife is a famous singer, Fauzia Khan. Mubarak Hossain is currently visiting his son Rajit in Sydney. Photos...

Date: Nov 6, 2005, Sunday Time : 5pm VENUE: James Meehan High School Auditorium, Macquarie Fields

New Consular Time(weekend) in Sydney

Consular Camp in Sydney will be held on weekends instead of weekdays to provide more effective consular services to our expatriate community members living in Sydney. Accordingly the schedule for the Consular Camp has been amended with effect from the month of October 2005. Detail...

Reception of Abdul Gaffar Choudhury in New Zealand

A Reception party held At Mount Albert War Memorial Hall ( Rocket Park ), Auckland , New Zealand in the honour of London-based veteran Bangladeshi editor, journalist, renowned, prominent, courageous columnist, human rights activist and lyricist

Sent By: Shafiqur Rahman Bhuiyan (ANU), NZ, Report and Photos...

On 24^th September, 2005, there was a mela held at Ingleburn organised by BWSC. The mela was opened at 11:30 am by. H.E. Ashraf-Ud-Doula and there were many nicely organised stalls selling food, clothes and jewellery. During the day there were performances by children followed by speeches given by the invited guests. The night ended with a cultural function by the local artists. Photos...

Sent By: Gama Abdul Kadir, Details...   MoreInfo...Ausbangla...

Sent By Muna,  Date: 26th Nov, 2005, Time: 6:30 Details...

Campbelltown Bangla School will hold Eid Re-union program on 5th November, 2005 at 6.00pm at the Grange Public School, 8 Benham Rd, Minto NSW 2566. The program will include talks about Eid and the Bangalee cultural activities. All the community members are invited. Please come and join there to share the joy of great Eid-ul-Fitr with your family and friends. Bring a dish of your choice to share with others.
Abdul Jalil, President, Campbelltown Bangla School

Hema Enterprise.

Sanjib Mohajan Pintu (0412-27-0295 )  Details …

By Harun ur Rashid, Barrister-at-Law, (Lincoln’s Inn, London)

Former Bangladesh High Commissioner to Australia (1982-84) and Ambassador to the UN, Geneva (1987-91) Article...

Sent By: Kamrul Ahsan

Rayed Mamun is a first year student of University of New South Wales. He is the son of Mahmuda Runu. We encourage any young people with talent in writing to submit their works to us!

A grand re-union of all ex_cadets living in Australia were held at Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday with lots of fun and Retrospective of the ever bright memories of days and nights spent at cadet Colleges. This was the first time when ex_cadets from all 10 Cadet Colleges were re-united and celebrated the day to Re-bond, Reflect and Rejuvenate the golden days of Cadet College. 

Sent By: Nawshad Sha Photos...  Details Report

On 18^th of September 2005, Sydney Natyam presented the Citizen natok at Science Theatre, UNSW. The show started with speeches by the chief guests, including H.E. Asraf-Ud-Doulla, Peter Garrett, Federal member, Dr. Abdul Wahab, Ruhul Ahmed Ruhul and some organisers. This was followed by a cultural performance by local artists including a group and some solo songs and some dances. After the dinner intermission, the comedic natok Citizen, written by Bellal Hossain Dhali, started. The natok was directed by Azizul Hakim and Shaheen Sha-newaz.  Famous Bangladeshi actors as well as some local actors nicely presented the natok.  Photos...

ANNUAL IFTAR PROGRAM
SATURDAY, 22ND OCTOBER 2005, DO’A - 6:00 PMIFTAR- 6:16 PM
ROOTY HILL MOSQUE PLEASE JOIN THE PROGRAM WITH YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY  
FOR DETAILS: MARUF KHAN 98352192, ABDUL HAQ 96284568 
ORGANIZED BY: BANGLADESHI FAMILIES

Dilruba Shahana lives in Melbourne. Archives...

Bangladesh Forum for Community Engagement

Sent By: Dr. Abdul Haq Details...

Mohammed A Razzaque Ph.D. is currently teaching at UNSW.

E-mail: ma.razzaque@unsw.edu.au  Archives...

Dr. Golam Kibria is a Senior Environmental Scientist with the Australia’s largest Rural Water Authority and based in Victoria.

E-mail: golamk@g-mwater.com.au  Archives..

CSIRO Media Release... CSIRO Plant Publication... Nature Publication...

E-mail: abed@kanihati.com  Archives...

Details...

Open Competition for Kids
Bangla Proshar Committee is going to organize an open competition of
writing, recitation of poems/rhymes and debate. 

Venue: Matraville Public School, Bunnerong Road, Matraville, NSW.
Date: Nov 13, 2005 Time:12.30 pm.      Details...

Sent By: Rafiqul Islam