Ekushey Heritage Award
Award Recipients 2018
BHESA nominated six dedicated volunteers for the Ekushey Heritage Award 2018 in recognition of their contributions to their fields or significant organizational endeavors.
This years' nominated recipients are:
· Mr. Bikash Talukder (Musician and Founding Member of BHESA)
· Mr. Mozibur Rahman (Entrepreneur)
· Mr. Arif Khan (Advocate at the Bangladesh High Court)
· Ms. Shirin Sultana (Volunteer and Community Worker)
· Ms. Natasha Rahman (Singer)
· Ms. Chamili Laskar, Pinky (Singer)
Nominees of the BHESA's Ekushey Heritage Award 2018
[ltr] Mr. Bikash Talukder, Mr. Mozibur Rahman, Mr. Arif Khan, Ms. Shirin Sultana, Ms. Natasha Rahman, Ms. Chamili Laskar
About the Recipients
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Awarded for Cultural Activities and Community Service. Mr. Bikash Talukder is a musician and one of the founding members of the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA). His contributions to our local heritage and culture date back to the beginning of our organization. Back home in Sylhet, Bangladesh he is known as a singer and music teacher. |
Mr. Bikash Talukder |
Today he is the president of the Alberta Bonga Society and a member of the Bangladesh Canada Association of Edmonton (BCAE).
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Awarded for Patronage and Community Service. Mr. Mozibur Rahman is a successful entrepreneur and has provided significant contribution to the community since 2009, the founding of the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA). As a patron he has created many local job opportunities for the people of our community. |
Mr. Mozibur Rahman |
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Awarded for Community Service. Mr. Arif Khan is filling the position as an advocate at the Bangladesh High Court, and has contributed significantly to the positive image of our Bangladeshi community. He is also the former treasurer of the Bangladesh Canada Association of Edmonton (BCAE) and election commissioner for the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA). |
Mr. Arif Khan |
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Awarded for Voluntary Activities. Ms. Shirin Sultana is a volunteer and community worker who studied engineering at the Chittagong Engineering University back in Bangladesh. She is a great organizer and contributed significantly at the Bangladesh Pavilion during the Edmonton Heritage Festival. |
Ms. Shirin Sultana |
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Awarded for Cultural Activities. Ms. Natasha Rahman is a studying undergrade at the University of Alberta. She is a successful performer, and before her studies she was a member of the local Bangladeshi music group which regularly performs in the greater Alberta region. She is well known for her performances at events of the Bangladesh Canada Heritage |
Ms. Natasha Rahman |
Society of Edmonton (BHESA) since the establishment of this organization.
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Awarded for Cultural Activities. Ms. Chamili Laskar is a high school student who performed at events of the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) since its establishment in 2009. She brought significant contributions to BHESA's events by leading group performances and arranging the backing vocals for the music. She also participates in |
Ms. Chamili Laskar |
theatrical performances. Chamili has been recognized by the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for her performance in an awareness-building concert in support of the Syrian Refugee Crisis.
