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Edmonton, Alberta, April 16, 2024: The Alberta Parliament in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, was not just a venue but a beacon of cultural exchange this afternoon. It resonated with the solemn celebration of the Bengali New Year, marking a significant moment in the cultural calendar.

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The Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has ushered in a new era with the election of its executive leadership for the 2024-2026 term. On Saturday evening, April 13, members convened for their annual meeting, marked by a spirit of enthusiasm and unity under the chairmanship of Syfur Hasan. The audience greeted the announcement of the new executives with resounding applause.

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Edmonton, Alberta, February 12, 2024: In Edmonton, Canada, five people have been recognized for their contributions to volunteering in the community with the Ekushey Heritage Awards.

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The Bangladesh Heritage Society of Alberta celebrated the Great Independence and National Day in Canada on Sunday (March 26) afternoon by paying deep respect to the memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Great Liberation War.

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Edmonton, Canada, November 27, 2022: The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta was enthusiastically held at the City's Parkdale Community Hall.

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Edmonton, March 26, 2021 (DE) – Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) and expatriates of Canada and around the world are marking 50th anniversary of it's independence. Bangladesh's independence was declared on March 26, 1971, and after nine months lasted brutal war gained it's freedom on December 16, 1971.

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Edmonton, March 13, (Release): The Virtual Election 2021 & 2022 of Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) held in Canada.

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Moh Laskar, President, BHESA announced AGM on March 21, 2021 with a call for BHESA elections through the Election Commission. The Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has formed the “2021 Election Commission”. Following are the Election Commissioners:

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The Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) since 2014 introduced its Ekushey Heritage Award for the occasion of International Mother Language Day. It has been observed throughout the world since 21 February 2000.

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Edmonton, Aug 9, 2019: The Edmonton Heritage Festival draws an estimated 360,000 visitors this year. The Bangladesh Pavilion kicks off another successful year of participation. The three-day long festival concludes in Edmonton, Alberta on Monday, August 5th in beautiful weather.

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Edmonton, March 3, 2019: Bangladesh Canada Heritage Society of Edmonton has celebrated the Int'l Mother Language Day on March 2, 2019 at the Indian Center of Edmonton in a multicultural atmosphere and for the first time with a daylong Winter Fest. The day observed on February 21 around the world. It's a day to celebrate the linguistic and cultural diversity.

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Edmonton, Canada. | December 26, 2018: Today, the annual general meeting of the Bangladesh Canada Heritage Society of Edmonton is held at the Parkdale Community Center in Edmonton on December 26, (Thursday evening) in an adverse weather, at Minus 30 degree temperature, the guests and members attended in avoiding the extreme cold and humid air.

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Edmonton, December 22, 2018: This Promulgation is to make announce officially and formally, the result to the BCHSE general members or to the publicthat the following are the candidates for the respective position elected without contest.

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An annual general meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh Canada Heritage Society of Edmonton will be held on Dec 26, 2018 once a year in accordance with an organization's Bylaws or rules. During this meeting, we'll need to discuss finances, board elections, strategic planning, Bylaws implementation and other matters based on the notices served to the general members.

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On Saturday, April 28, 2018 our community will celebrate Bengali New Year 1425. The Boishakhi Mela will take place at the Mill Woods Senior and Multicultural Centre in Edmonton and the evening program starts at 7.00 PM.

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The initiative of the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) was celebrated in Edmonton on the honorable status of International Mother Language Day and Ekushey February. In order to highlight the spirit of Ekushey, the organization has been performing Amar Ekus for the last few years. This day was celebrated in Edmonton with the message of saving all the mother tongues.

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Alberta, Canada (May 5, 2017): The Alberta New Democrat Caucus of the parliament, in collaboration with the Provincial Assembly, a historic statement was made in recognition of the Bengali New Year by Ms. Dennis Wollard, MLA. It was welcomed by a huge applause of the respected legislators. Honorable Speaker of the House Robert E. Warner expressed his deep interest to the Bengali New Year.

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Edmonton, April 17, 2017 (BHESA) - Bangladesh Community in Edmonton celebrates Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1424, with great enthusiasm and festivity. Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta in Canada celebrates its Heritage Festival (Bengali New Year) in a colorful manner along with other organizations.

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On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF Bangladesh Sports Club) organized a colorful Soccer Tournament on March 21st marking the Genocide Remembrance and Independence Day of Bangladesh at the Edmonton Killarney School premises. At the event 3 local soccer teams, the MJMF Bangladesh Sports Club, Bangladesh PressClub of Alberta (BPCA) and Bangladesh Heritage Museum met to determine a winner in the tournament. BPCA and MJMF jointly won the championship by 2-2 goals in the final play.

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The Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has decided on the nominees for the Ekushey Heritage Award 2017 in its executive meeting on January 14, 2017 chaired by Mashod Bhuiyan. Honored will be three people and one organization of the community, Dr. Ali, Hazara Akter, Ashif and the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF-Bangladesh Sports Club) represented by its president Ahsan Ullah.

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On January 19, 2016 the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) will celebrate the upcoming International Mother Language Day 2016 with a program at the MacEwan University, City Centre Campus.

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On January 25, 2016 the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has decided on the nominees for the Ekushey Heritage Award 2016. Honoured will be three people of the community, Delwar Jahid, Ms. Morsheda Begum, Salma Jahan.

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BHESA is inviting fans of the team sports to a special celebration of Bangladesh sports heritage, the Kabaddi Tournament of the community to be held in Edmonton, Alberta on Victory Day, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Alex Taylor School.

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BHESA is inviting fans of the team sports to a special celebration of Bangladesh sports heritage, the communities' first Kabaddi Tournament to be held in Edmonton, Alberta on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Alex Taylor School.

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Between August 1, 2015 and Alberta's Civic Holiday on August 3, the William Hawrelak Park in Edmonton transformed into a rich display of arts, culture and ethnic heritage. During that time the Edmonton Heritage Festival, also known as the Servus Heritage Festival due to its title sponsor, took place.

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The Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has represented the Bangladesh Pavilion for the upcoming Heritage Festival in Edmonton at CTV's Morning Live Show on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The Heritage Festival is celebrating its 40th edition on the first 3 days of August, featuring over 85 different cultures in approximately 60 pavilions.

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On Sunday, June 14 the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has invited the Bangladesh community and anybody interested in meeting the local Bengali people to celebrate the first official Youth Festival of the organization. The family event sets the focus on activities for the young generation.

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The Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) invites the people of the Bangladeshi community and anybody interested to spend the Sunday, June 14, 2015 out in Coronation Park in Edmonton. We will host BHESA's very first Youth Festival.

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On May 21st, 2015 the Edmonton Heritage Festival Association invited participants and sponsors to a preparatory meeting to plan and inform pavilion owners about organizational details in regards to the 40th annual celebration of the Edmonton Heritage Festival.

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The Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has celebrated the Bengali New Year in Edmonton, Canada on April 25, 2015. The colourful gala was held at the Pleasantview Community Hall, where the Bangladeshi community and anyone interested had the opportunity to enjoy Bengali culture with ethnic foods, music, dance and more.

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April 25 is fast approaching! Tomorrow starting at 4PM the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) will celebrate the Bengali New Year 1422 (Pohela Boishakh) at the Pleasantview Community Hall in Edmonton. We ask our community and anybody else interested to join us at the event.

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On Saturday, April 12, 2015 the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation organized the MJMF Soccer Friendship Tournament at the premises of the Alex Taylor School (E4C) in the City of Edmonton. At the event 3 local soccer teams, the Edmonton Lathials, Edmonton Jomidars and Edmonton Jodhas met to determine a winner.

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Coming April 25, 2015 the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) will celebrate the Bengali New Year 1422 (Pohela Baishak). We are already in preparation for this great event, which will include an evening gala and various programs to celebrate our Bengali culture and heritage. We ask the people in our community to participate and support our event preparation.

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On February 21, 2015 numerous organizations, professional bodies, and people interested in the celebration of mother language and the topic of linguistic diversity joined together at the monument initiated by the Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta (BPCA) in assistance with the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA).

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The Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta (BPCA) has prepared a publication for International Mother Language Day 2015, the International Mother Language Magazine.

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In 2014 the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) introduced the Ekushey Heritage Award as a means of appreciation for people who stand out exceptionally with great achievements in helping the local community in Edmonton and vicinity area. BHESA has now announced the nominees for the Ekushey Heritage Award 2015 as the award recipients are confirmed on International Mother Language Day.

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We invite everybody interested in the celebration of mother language and the topic of linguistic diversity to join the program initiated by the Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta (BPCA) on February 21, 2015.

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The Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has joined a base event compiled by the Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta (BPCA). The event is part of an initiative called A Celebration of Mother Language in Canada created by BPCA.

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In the morning of January 10, 2015 a simple ceremony was held at the premises of the Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta in Edmonton, AB, Canada for the inauguration of BHESA's newly elected executive commitee. The event was chaired by second time elected president of BHESA (Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta) Delwar Jahid.

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The Bangladesh Ethnic and Heritage Society of Alberta (BHESA) held the election of the Executive Committee for the year 2015 during its Annual General Meeting on December 25.

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Annual General Meeting (AGM) BHESA, the Bangladesh Ethnic and Heritage Society of Alberta invites its members to attend the Annual General Meeting on December 25. The meeting will be held 6.00 pm at E4C 9321 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3T5.

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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Delwar Jahid, President of the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has promoted the organization and its publications during a recent interview with Emily Burton, historian of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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BHESA's Eid Reunion On October 24, 2014 the Bangladesh Heritage & Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) held a colorful Eid Reunion program in a joyful environment at the Pleasantview Community League Hall in Edmonton. The program offered a discussion about the importance of the Eid Festival, some dance, music, the distribution of certificates, a fashion show, and different varieties of Bangladesh ethnic foods.

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Eid Reunion Program We will be celebrating the Eid Reunion on October 24 at Pleasantview Community League Hall at 6 pm. We have prepared an attractive and colourful program and are excited to bring the community together for this event.

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BHESA Commissioners & Auditors We have selected election commissioners for the election of the BHESA executive committee, and appointed two internal auditors to look over the accounts of BHESA.

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BHESA's Children Festival & Soccer Tournament held in Devon, Alberta Alberta, Canada (August 17, 2014): The Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) celebrates its Children Festival 2014 in the town of Devon with great enthusiasm on August 16. BHESA hosted the festival with various programs, for the children, youth and adults.

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Chartered Bus for the Children Festival & Family Day in Devon We are pleased to announce that the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has organized a bus ride to the Children Festival & Family Day event in Devon on August 16.

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Children Festival & Family Day in Devon *UPDATED* The Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) invites the people of the Bangladeshi community to spend the Saturday, August 16 out in Devon. We will host a children's festival for the whole family, with sportive activities and artistic competitions, games, ethnic food and lots of fun.

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Iftar Party On July 25, 2014 around sunset at 9:30 pm the executive committee of BHESA is arranging the annual Iftar Party to end the fast of Ramadan. The evening meal is held at the Al-Ameen Mosque on 5410-122 Ave in Edmonton, Alberta. Parking is available. Women and Children are invited to join.

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The Cricket Champions BHESA takes home the championship title at the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Cricket Match On Saturday, June 14, 2014 the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) took part on the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Cricket Tournament held by the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF).

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Easier Access to Machine-Readable Passports (MRP) Memorandum submitted to The Bangladesh High Commissioner of Canada for easier and quicker process to get the MRP A Memorandum was submitted to The High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Ottawa, Canada, Mr. Kamrul Ahsan by an eminent journalist and human rights activist Delwar Jahid to ease and quicken the process of getting the MRP (Machine-Readable Passports) in Canada.

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Donation of Bangla books for the BHESA library We thank Ex-Officio Shahid Hassan for his donation of Bangla books to the BHESA library.

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CEMA Event On May 14, 2014 the Canadian Ethnic Media Association (CEMA) organized a meeting at the St. John's Institute between Edmonton's police chief Rod Knecht and the writers and hosts of the local ethnic media in Edmonton. The meeting was used to provide contact and ideas of how the local communities can help the authorities to prevent crime.

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Inauguration Meeting of BPCA On May 1, 2014 a new organization was born, the Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta (BPCA). The organization is dedicated to creating a cohesive and effective voice of journalists, and make positive differences in the lives of media people and the Edmonton community.

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Ayub Bachchu with LRB April 25, 2014 at the Royal Alberta Museum Auditorium in Edmonton: The Bangladesh rock legend Ayub Bachchu with his band LRB performed a full set on "Amar Bangladesh", an event around the Bengali New Year celebration 1421.

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Welcome Project Every year a significant number of Bangladeshi individuals and families are arriving in Edmonton (Canada) to settle and to make Edmonton their new home. Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta welcomes these new comers to Edmonton / Canada and provides free volunteer service call "Welcome" to all new comers for their settlements in Edmonton.

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Bangla Language Movement During the Ekushey February / international Mother Language Day celebration, the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) took the initiative to promote the Bangla language in all prospects and according to that, BHESA initiates the mission and took two projects: · Add Bangla Books in Edmonton Public Libraries collections. · Include Bangla Language in the Alberta Driving Knowledge test.   (This project is still in process and progressing.)

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