The 11^th Talent Day, 2005, a ceremony to recognise all the achievements of selective school entrants and HSC graduates, was held on the 27^th of February at Hassalgrove Community Center. This annual event hosted by Dr. Abdul Haq and his family has been held for the past 11 years. The Faheem Bhuiyan Memorial Award was given to the successful selective school entrants which was followed by the awarding of medals to the HSC graduates of 2004. This kind of event is very encouraging for the students and also gives them an opportunity to get to know each other. This function was well organized and nicely presented.

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On the 26th of March, 2005, The Bengali Community in Sydney celebrated Independence and National Day at Matraville Public School's Auditorium where tributes were paid to the three million martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their nation to free themselves from Pakistan's rule. In 1971, the unarmed and helpless Bangalees flew into a rage from their strong desire to fight back the Pakistani forces who had released one of the world's worst genocides to suppress them. The country's independence was declared on the 26^th March and after a bloody nine-month War of Independence: victory was achieved on the 16^th December.

There were many people from the Bengali communities who gave speeches on their views on the war of Independence including Mr. Robin Bonik, Dr. Qaiyum Parvez, Mr. Nurul Azad, Mr. Osman Goni, Dr. Rafiqul Islam, Dr. Masudul Haque, Mr. Lutfor Rahman, Mr. Kaisar Ahmed, Mr. Al Noman Shamim, Mr. Kamrul Hassan Nilu, Mr. Nirmol Paul, Bilkis Zahan, Mr. Aman Ullah Aman and a few others. At the end there was a cultural function.

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Ekushe Academy Australia Participated In Multicultural Programs

The Clean Up Australian Day & The International Women’s Day Activities

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BANGLADESH COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC, INDEPENDENCE-DAY ANANDO MELA-2005

Bangladesh Community Council Inc. organised  Independence-Day Anando Mela-2005 last Saturday 12-March-2005 at the Wiley Park High School, Sydney. There were many book, food, clothing stalls, pony rides and jumping castles for the children outdoors and a cultural function indoors

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Special Dua Held In Honour of the famous Artist, Abdul Latif

On the 19^th of March, 2005, there was a special prayer held for the passing away of the famous and renowned artist, Abdul Latif at Kings Langley Public School Auditorium. Dr. Abdur Razzak led the sermon and made a special dua for the departed soul. After the dua, Mr. Sirajus Salekin, son of Abdul Latif, spoke of some fond memories he had of his father. Following that, he asked a couple of his acquaintances, Ashis Bablu, Anwar Akash, Dr. Qaiyum Parvez and Nazrul Islam, to speak of some of their finer memories they had of the famous artist themselves.  

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Bengali HSC students who attended the reception at Campbelltown City Council

On the 2^nd of March 2005 Campbelltown City Council General Manager Paul Tosi and Mayor organised a student reception for those students who achieved exceptional marks from the Campbelltown district high schools and colleges and as well the Bangladeshi community HSC students. There were many invited high officials and the Bangladesh Welfare Society Campbelltown (BWSC) executive. BWSC take initiative from 2005 to give a reception all of Bangladeshi HSC students who are living in NSW and the students who got accepted into OC and selective high schools. Mayor Banfield also participates with BWSC for the student reception. BWSC give thanks to Campbelltown City Council. Regarding the above matter BWSC need help from the community.

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"My Father, Abdul Latif" – From the Eyes of a Son

                    Abdul Latif                                 Sirajus Salekin

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A Noble Deed Done by Probasy for a Worthy Cause

These pictures are of Mohram, a twenty year old man who lives in Jharshinhershon Gram, Purbochatnai Upozela, Dimla Union, Nilfamari  Jela, Bangladesh. He was born with a disability that is with short legs and arms. He is training to become a hafeez. He is very poor and to survive he tutors young children around his area, he teaches them how to read the Quran. To get to his students he has to take a bike ride, usually he asks someone on the streets to give him a ride. However, he had to pay for the rides. By the end of each month, minus all his expenses he would only have 30 taka left.
In October 2004, when Bangladesh was hit by devastating floods, Probasy decided to raise money for the flood affected by selling Cadbury chocolates. When Kushbu and his dad (Abdul Aziz) went to Nilfamari they discovered this man and decided to make him a customised bike which he could ride and save money. So along with the cows, vans, etc. that they gave to the flood affected, they also left some money back home for his bike. And Prothom Alo have sent them these pictures. Probasy encourages others to do activities such as this one. 

Well Done Probasy!!!

Kushbu: 1st year University Student

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BANGLADESH TELEVISION 

BTV Programme Schedule 

Those of you who have Satellite Dish, this site is very useful.

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Music Class at Campbelltown Bangla School

Campbelltown Bangla School  will commence Singing Class. Anyone that is interested in joining and learning are invited to participate at weekly classes.

Venue: Grange Public School

               8 Binham road, Minto

Day & Time: Sunday, 09:00-10:00

Contact: Nazmul Ahsan Khan, 02-98297478

Where Elbows do the Talking

An Article By: Shahidul Alam, Dhaka

Shahidul Alam is a Bangladeshi photographer and writer. 

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Bengali Association Of NSW

Proudly presents Srikanto Acharya. Sunday, 17 April 2005 5:30 P.M. Science Theatre University Of NSW. To reserve your Tickets Contact Ashis Bablu/Shampa Bhattacharjee: 02-97507755 (AH) 0403878395(Mob)

Tickets $20, $35, $50, $100.

Tragic incident for a Bangladeshi friend in Jacksonville, Florida

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Campbelltown Bangla School Annual Cultural Program

Campbelltown Bangla School will hold its Annual Cultural Program on 8th May 2005, James Meehan High School Auditorium at 5.00PM, at Macquarie Fields. The program will include the performances of the Bangla School’s students and the
guest artists. All are warmly invited to this program. 

Campbelltown Bangla School Authority