Bangladeshi Community

May
12
The Power Of Sisterhood: Raising $18,000 To Help Undocumented Bangladeshis

The Power Of Sisterhood: Raising $18,000 To Help Undocumented Bangladeshis

Photo via the Hanif sisters.KENSINGTON – Shahana and Sabia Hanif are two Bangladeshi-American sisters who call Kensington their home. Both
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Nov
14
‘It’s A Wake-Up Call For All Of Us’ Bangladeshi Leaders Speak Out & Rebound From Election

‘It’s A Wake-Up Call For All Of Us’ Bangladeshi Leaders Speak Out & Rebound From Election

“Voting is your power and your right,” Mamnun Haq said to Kensington’s Bangladeshi community at the Avenue C Plaza
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Oct
26
Scenes From The Bangladesh Society Elections In Kensington

Scenes From The Bangladesh Society Elections In Kensington

Society members celebrate outside the voting booths on Avenue C (Photo by DPC) The Bangladesh Society, a massive non-profit supporting
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Oct
24
Brad Lander Announces Bengali-Speaking Community Liaison In Kensington

Brad Lander Announces Bengali-Speaking Community Liaison In Kensington

Friday, City Council Member Brad Lander announced a dedicated office annex for Bangla speakers in Kensington, staffed by community liaison
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Jul
26
Get Out The Vote In Kensington’s Little Bangladesh

Get Out The Vote In Kensington’s Little Bangladesh

Community leaders at the Avenue C Plaza ribbon cutting (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Community leaders will launch a voter
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Feb
23
Local Bengali Community Celebrates Day Honoring Linguistic Freedom

Local Bengali Community Celebrates Day Honoring Linguistic Freedom

Memorial honoring International Mother Language Day near the corner of Beverley Road and McDonald Avenue. (Photo: Nicole Levit)A reader
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Apr
18
Weekend Activities In Kensington

Weekend Activities In Kensington

There are two holidays to celebrate this weekend: The Bangladeshi New Year and Earth Day. • Start by taking a trip
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Dec
13
Memorial for Bangladeshi Garment Factory Fire Victims This Saturday on Church Ave

Memorial for Bangladeshi Garment Factory Fire Victims This Saturday on Church Ave

This Saturday, December 15 at 5:30pm, Bangladeshi immigrants, unions, community groups, New York low wage workers, and elected officials
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