New Year Party tomorrow at Plaza Hotel

Dear Friends,

Please join us, as we ring 2011 in style with songs, music, dance, games and night long adda and endless fun :)

Date: Friday, December 31, 2010
Time: 8 PM
Place: Plaza Hotel,7000 w 108th st,Overland park,Ks-66211
ADMISSION: $25 Per Family( member) $30 per Family(non-member). 17 AND UNDER: ( Free) Single: $10 ( member) $15 (non-member)
Students with ID: $10

8:00 - 9:00: Arrivals
9:00 - 10:30: Snacks( bring any dry snacks you like)
10:30 - 1:00: DJ Music and New Years Eve Countdown!
***Free Snacks and Soft Drinks***
***Great companies/Kids and family friendly***
***Free Complimentary Champagne(non-alcohol) Toast at Midnight***
They all add up to..

*****LOADS OF FUN for very reasonable price*****
SPECIAL HOTEL RATE: $59 +Tax(call 913-338-32550)

There will be bingo, ludo, carrom, musicial chair, raffle draw and a host of other games. Also, there will be a fun `gift exchange' program - please bring a wrapped gift that you can use in this game.

Also, baby sitting arrangments have been made at $5/hour at the hotel for the parent.



************ hosted by BAGKC host family *************
For more information contact with:

Rehan Reza-785-554-0586
Nabil Ahmed-913-957-4875
Monira Khan(Nira)-913-339-9313
Asif Rahman-913-689-8412
Khaled Saifullah-913-962-0709
Imran Bhuiyan-913-638-4879
Anis Ahmed-816-308-6627
Tanim Kamal-785-393-4003

BAGKC Commitee 2011-2012

Dear Community members:

The new Executive Committee for BAGKC for 2011-2012 was elected uncontested at the annual general meeting on Dec 19, 2010.

Please welcome these new members and wish them the best.

BAGKC Commitee 2011-2012:

President: Munira Islam (Nira)
Vice President: Ashif Rahman
General Secretary: Nabil Ahmad
Assistant General Secretary: Imran Bhuiyan
Treasurer: Rehan Reza
Sports Secretary: Mustafa Sayem
Cultural Secretary: Foara
Membership Co-ordinator: Khaled Saifullah
EC Members: Ahmad Anisur Rahman, Shah Islam (Emon), Shahnoor, Showkat Osman & Niamul

The new committee will be taking over from the begining of 2011.

Bijoy Dibos ,Eid and General body meeting on Sunday,Dec 19th@ 1pm

Dear Members & Friends:


Please mark your calendar for the BAGKC Bijoy Dibos & Eid lunch event on Sunday, Dec 19th, 2010 from 12:45 to 4:45 pm at Roeland Park Community Center (4850 Rosewood Dr Mission, KS 66205).

The lunch will be a pot-luck event.Each family asked to bring one item for 10 people.Bachelor's/Singles are being asked to bring any dessert item.

Lunch will be served from 1pm to 2:00pm (pot-luck).

We are also planning to have a small cultural program at the event - please contact Khaled at 913-962-0709 if you would like to participate in the cultural program.Deadline Dec 15th.

We will have several activities during the occasion:

BAGKC Bijoy Dibos ,Eid and General body meeting & New Committee (2011-12)

Highlighting BAGKC Children's

Program Schedule:

12.45 - Socialization

1.00 - 2.00-Lunch
2.00 - Welcome by BAGKC President
2.05 - National Anthem (Bangladesh & USA)

2:10-3.30

General body meeting & New Committee for 2011-12

3:30 - 4:30

--Songs and Dance

- Awards for children who participated in last two BAGKC programs(parents please bring your kid's)

Closing thanks by BAGKC Secretary



Please plan to attend and make this event a great success.If you have any question or need directions please call Nabil-913-957-4878 or Nira Vabi-913-957-4878.


Thanks.

Success of Thanksgiving Project

YES YOU DID IT with 100% success. We are proud to be Bangladesi
Americans living in the greater Kansas City area and be an integral part
of the mainstream community. One more success stories in Community
Service.

Project Description:
As a part of our commitment and dedication to our community, with
cooperation and sponsorship from you, we successfully donated 27 Turkey
brown bags to Linwood YMCA. Our main focus were to those who are ‘not
so lucky families’ in greater Kansas City area during the Thanksgiving
season.

Project result:
We were able to package 27 bags almost close to 600Lbs of foods for
more than 27 families. We collect 508 dollar from 21 families and we
spend 580.43 cents.

Project outcome:
We are so thankful to you and your family for your generous donations
and help to package the brown bags for Linwood YMCA food pantry. We
heard numerous ‘thank you’ and praise from the families who were
standing in the line from 8:30 am in the morning. We promised next year
we will have 100 bags of Turkey and food bags available for families.

We really appreciate ISGC executive committee for helping us through
Harvester and for letting us use the facility to keep the food and
package the brown bags. We also extend our appreciation to the BAGKC
community for their support and generous donations. This is the
beginning of Bangladeshi American Community voluntary work, where we
open doors for future generations as role model. We are involved in
humanitarian works in our community where we live and grow. The Joy of
giving was clearly displayed on our kid’s faces who helped us package
the bags.

Please enjoy the Pictures. We promised that we will have 100 bags for
next Thanksgiving and we know our community will provide spontaneous
support and God willing, we can do make a difference.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=580221&id=827525710&l=c0448183a6

Birth Announcement for Shafayet and Mithila's Boy

Shafayet & Mithila Hossain announces the birth of their son, Safwan Hossain. Born on November 14, 2010 @ 12:32 p.m., young Safwan is 7 pounds 9.3 ounces and 20.5 inches and growing. Mother and baby are doing well, inshallah. Dad is exhilarated and checking out colleges. May Allah bless young Safwan, his parents and their family.

International Community Day!

Please join us and support this event.

If anybody is interested in setting up cultural box or selling crafts or food to international day of Kansas City Community College on November 12 , 11.30 to 1.30 contact Sibghat Khan (Sujan) at 913-449-1578.

Bagkc Volunteer/Community opportunity! / Habitat for Humanity this Sunday @ 2.30pm

Please attend and show up so you can be involved in this very good venture.

Chili Tailgate Party
Sunday,November 14th
2:30 PM-6:30pm
ST Paul's Episcopal Church
11 E.40th St.
Kansas City,MO 64111

The House that Abraham builds is such a wonderful way of bringing people together and working together to do great things in our community.

The first flyer is House of Abraham flyer, the second is the chili event.

I’ll hope to see you again soon.

Blessings,

Dana

Dana Byron
Director of Volunteer Services
Habitat for Humanity Kansas City
1423 E. Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, MO. 64109

816.924.1096 x 101
www.habitatkc.org

For more information contact with Muna and Nira Vabi

Eid Al-Adha (Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010) Prayers

Bartle Hall Exhibit Hall A
Takbeerat begins at 8.00 AM and Prayer starts at 9.00 AM

Overland Park Convention Center
Takbeerat begins at 8:00 AM and Prayer starts at 8:30 AM

Winter Coat/Outer Garments drive - please donate!

BAGKC community/volunteer work opportunity!

Time for Winter Coat /Outer garments drive is here. Please donate!

We are given a very short notice. Those who are interested, we must receive your contribution no later than Friday, November 19th. For drop off, please feel free to contact any three below. On November 20th they'll be distributed at Linnwood YMCA, Kansas City. For more detail read on and see the flier below.

We collectiong ONLY following items. Please make sure they are in decent condition:
1. Heavy Coat/Coat/Jacket/Sweater
2. Hats/Mittens/Gloves
3. Cash/checks

Thanks!

Contacts:
Tanvir : 816-729-7319
Dr. Kamal: 660-864-1548 (C)
Saiful: 913-491-2915 (H) / 214-336-6680 (C)

Community/Volunteer work Opportunity!

Dear Friends & Members,

Community/Volunteering opportunities are here!
Let's get involved your children's in our community following projects for this year 2010
BAGKC- need your help and support on these projects, so we can plan and move ahead to execute them as a BAGKC program.



Following are some projects and headups.


#1. BAGKC-ISGKC partnership to volunteer (bagging grocery) for poor family - ACTIVE
ISGKC purchase food thru Harvester to provide for about 30 poor families
Families are both muslims and non-muslims
Requires 5 volunteers for 2 hours on Saturday (noon-2pm) twice a month
We need 4 Volunteer this Saturday Oct 9th at 10am(please call Saiful bhai at 214-336-680)
Br. Russell (in-charge of graveyard) leads this effort
Can be an excellent & easy volunteering place for our youth as well as adults

#2. BAGKC Thanksgiving Brown-bag sponsorship for poor - around Thanksgiving time
ISGKC purchase Turkey and other thanksgiving ifood items thru Harvester
This is voluntary. So, it is only those who wants to participate!

We need 10 interested families for sponsorship
Cost may run between $20-$30 per family according to Br. Russell
We will be notified 2-3 weeks before Thanksgiving and may need few volunteers
Can be an excellent easy volunteering place for our youth as well as adults

#3. Winter Coat Drive for the poor families by Al-Inshirah - October-November
Al-Inshirah partnering with other inner city organization has been doing a wonderful job for last several years. Last year several others participated in this drive.
This will need few volunteers as well.

##4. Annual food drive for poor families in Kansas City by Al-Inshirah - same as #3
Al-Inshirah runs an annual food drive to replenish their food pantry
We will notify all of you when it happens. May need few volunteers.

#5. BAGKC-ICT (Islamic Center of Topeka) to support Topeka Rescue Mission - ACTIVE

Islamic center of Topeka arranging dinner for 300 plus people in Topeka Rescue Mission to help homeless,hungry,frightened and often sick from the extreme conditions.

This project needs about $1,000 and ICT is already paying 50%. Bagkc family if we can collect other 50%, we can go to the center and feed the homeless.
This is an excellent project and can be done by collecting as little as $25 per family may be some family can pay even more. Let's give this a chance.

Write check to ICT:
6021 sw 29th st,PMB-250,Suite A
Topeka,KS -66614

Du'a for Rubi Vabi Brother

ASA,

Rubi Vabi brother had a heart attack in LA.. Please make special du'a for his recovery.

Thanks,
BAGKC Team

Donation for Topeka Rescue Mission

Dear All,

AA.Islamic center of Topeka arranging dinner for 300 plus people in Topeka Rescue Mission.We need your help! They are homeless,hungry,frightened and often sick from the extreme conditions.Please get involved in your community and help them out.Your support in this cause will be highly appreciated.May Allah bless all of you and accept our good deeds.

Check is payable to:
ICT
6021 SW 29TH ST,SUITE A,PMB 250
TOPEKA,KS-66614

BAGKC Eid Party on Saturday, Sept 25 from 12:30pm-4:30 pm

Dear Members:

Please mark your calendar for the BAGKC Eid Party on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 from 12:30 to 4:30 pm at Roeland Park Community Center (4850 Rosewood Dr Mission, KS 66205).

We are catering food from Cafe Tandoor for this occassion.

Food Charge:

$10 for adults and children over 10 years, (Non BAGKC members - $15 for adults)
$5 for children from 5 to 10 years and Free for children under 5 years.

We are also planning to have a cultural program at the event - please contact Khaled Bhai at 913-962-0709 if you would like to participate in the cultural program.

We will be renewing the BAGKC membership for 2010/11 at the event. The membership fee is $25 for families, $15 for singles and $10 for students.


Thanks.

BAGKC Team

5th Annual South Asian Bazaar 2010

What: 5th Annual South Asian Bazaar 2010
When: August 22nd, 2010 11AM to 5PM
Where: Shawnee Civic Center, Plumm & Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS

Exhibitors:

Shri Vardhaman Jewels, St Louis MO
Superior Toyota, Overland Park KS
Maya Boutique, Overland Park KS
Jim Krause, Reece And Nichols, Overland Park KS
Sai Art Gallery Interior Art, Chicago IL
Citibank NRI Business, Houston TX
Flavor Of India, Overland Park KS
Madhavi Jewelry & Fashions, Detroit MI
Blue Valley Mathnasium, Olathe KS
Flybird Travels, Overland Park KS
Anmol Boutique, Overland Park KS
KC Kabob and Grill, Lenexa KS
Christine Dunn, Keller Williams, Overland Park KS
Nritya Music and Dance Academy, Overland Park KS
India Association of Kansas City
Madhavi Jewelry & Fashions, Detroit MI
Shree Beauty, Overland Park KS
Raji Rama Rao - a Charity Stall

For more information: http://www.southasianbazaar.com/

31st Ethnic Enrichment Festival

Dear All,

Come and enjoy 31st Ethnic Enrichment Festival this weekend at Swope park presented by 60 countries around the world! Bangladesh is scheduled at prime time Saturday 5.30- 6.00 PM.

Dance program representing Bangladeshi exotic culture was choreographed by Rafia. Participants representing Bangladesh are:

Afrina
Amber
Zaheen
Reed
Raia
Julie Steinbach

Join us in celebrating world's beat in heart of American! For more information contact Sibghat Khan (Sujan) 913-449-1578

Festival Hours:
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Friday (August 20), 6-10 pm
Saturday (August 21), Noon-10 pm
Sunday (August 22), noon-6 pm

Venue:
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Swope Park, Kansas City, MO
4600 East 63rd. Street Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64130

Bangladeshi Community to Serve Iftar on 27th Ramadan at ISGKC

As-Salaam Alai-kum,

Like past years, the Bangladeshi Community is proudly serving IFTAR/dinner at ISGKC (big Maasjid at 99th Street Missouri side) on Sunday, September 5th on the night of 27th of Ramadan (Liylatul Qadr).

Please mark your calender, bring your family and join us there in the nignt of Liylatul Qadr at ISGKC, insha'allah.

We are asking a $50 donation in check to arrange this IFTAR for 400 plus people. This donation will be collected in greater Kansas city area for the IFTAR/Dinner. We are also planning to do a fund-raising in the Masjid after dinner in support of ISGKC. We are counting on your support in this great cause.

ISGKC serves us many ways in our community and we owe it to ourselves to support ISGKC in this month of Ramadan. ISGKC provides much of the leadership in Muslim affairs in this area, facilitates Eid prayers, Friday prayers, daily prayers, funeral services, an accredited full-time Islamic school and other services to name a few.

May Allah forgives all our sins and accepts all our good deeds in this month of Ramadan.


**Check is payable to ISGKC and write "ISGKC IFTAR" on the memo line.

Send your checks to the following:
Missouri
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Raqib: 816-554-6434
Mahbub: 816-522-5880
Tanvir: 816-729-7319

Kansas
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Saiful: 913-491-2915 (H)/214-336-6680 (C)
Salim: 913-439-1604 (H)

BAGKC Iftar Party 2010

Dear Members:

Just a reminder to mark your calendars for the BAGKC Iftar and Dinner event on Saturday,Aug 21, from 7 to 10 pm.

The event will be held at Roeland Park Community Center at 4850 Rosewood Dr, Mission, KS 66205.

The Iftar party will be a pot-luck event. Some members of our community have volunteered to provide dinner at the event - so we are only asking each family to bring one iftar item from the following (Chola, Piyaju, Beguni) for 10 people. Bachelors/singles are being asked to bring Muri, Khejur (dates) or any dessert item for 10 people.

Details of the Iftar party on Aug 21 follow:

Date: Saturday, Aug 21, 2009
Time: 7pm to 10 pm
Venue: Roeland Park Community Center
4850 Rosewood Dr
Mission, KS 66205-1106
Admission Fee: Free

Please plan to attend and make this program a success. You can call Nabil Ahmad at 913-957-4878 or NIRA Vabi at 913-339-9313 if you have any questions or need directions.Please forward this e-mail to your friends and family members.Thanks.

Traweeh in Lenexa

Where: Day’s Inn , 9630 Rosehill Road , Lenexa , Kansas , 66215
Time: 9:50-11:15 pm (Ish’a prayers will begin at 9:50 pm in the 1st week of Ramadan)
Date: August 10 to Sep. 9, 2010
Info: Please call 913-894-6105 or 913-871-6748

Bengali New Year Celebration - Wichita , KS

Consuler Service is Available at Wichita, KS (10am - 5pm)!!

BAGKC Pohela Boishakh Celebration

BAGKC Pohela Boisakh and Bangla Night Program on Sat. April 24 2010

Dear Members:

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 24, 2010. BAGKC will be hosting a Pohela Boisakh and bangla night cultural program from 2 pm onwards on that day at Roeland Park Community Center.

Date: April 24, 2010
Time: 2pm - 10pm
Venue: Roeland Park Community Center
4850 Rosewood Dr., KS 66205

We plan to have food stalls on the occassion. We will be sending out an email with details about the food stalls and cultural program soon.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Yunus speaks at Springfield, MO

Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Yunus will speak about “Social Business: Business to make a difference,” at the Missouri State University Spring Public Affairs Convocation Lecture at 7 p.m. March 2 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.



Yunus is a 2009 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and managing director of Grameen Bank. Yunus and Grameen were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006.



According to The Norwegian Nobel Committee, Yunus and Grameen Bank were awarded the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize “for their efforts to create economic and social development from below. Lasting peace cannot be achieved unless large population groups find ways in which to break out of poverty. Microcredit is one such means. Development from below also serves to advance democracy and human rights.”



Grameen, under Yunus’ leadership, is noted as the first bank to offer microcredit (also commonly called microloans) to poor people without any collateral. This economic theory is now used extensively throughout developing countries to address poverty.



“I am extremely pleased that Professor Muhammad Yunus has accepted our invitation to be the keynote speaker for the Spring Public Affairs Convocation series,” said Dr. Mahua Barari Mitra, provost fellow for public affairs, chair of the Public Affairs Conference and professor of economics. “It is hard for me to think of any other public figure in recent memory who has been as passionate about eliminating global poverty as Professor Yunus.



“Visionary as he is, Professor Yunus has repeatedly come up with innovative ideas, primarily by pioneering the micro-finance revolution, to create a poverty-free world. He is a real world hero who exemplifies our public affairs mission to the fullest. In the wake of the current financial crisis, let us hope that Professor Yunus’ vision will inspire a new generation of social entrepreneurs who will make this planet a better place for all.”



Grameen Bank has reversed conventional banking practice by removing the need for collateral and created a banking system based on mutual trust, accountability, participation and creativity, according to the bank’s website. The bank uses credit as a weapon to fight poverty and it serves as a catalyst in the overall development of socio-economic conditions of the poor.



As of last December, Grameen reports that it has 7.97 million borrowers, 97 percent of whom are women. With 2,562 branches, the bank provides services in 83,458 villages, covering all villages in Bangladesh.



“Professor Yunus’s experience with economics, finance, international affairs, entrepreneurship and human rights issues are a wonderful fit for this year’s theme, ‘Evolving Economic Realities,’” said Mary Ann Wood, director of public affairs support. “He also embodies the university’s public affairs mission.”



Admission to the lecture is free, but requires a ticket.



* Tickets are available to MSU students, faculty and staff Feb. 8 and 9. Tickets will be available to the public starting Feb. 10.

* Tickets must be picked up in advance as there will not be a Will Call window open for this event.



* Tickets are available at Missouri State Tix outlets: JQH Arena, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts and the Plaster Student Union ticket office.

* Tickets may be ordered through the ticket office by calling (417) 836-7678, but a $5 shipping and handling fee will apply.

* Parking will be free, but attendees should plan to carpool if possible. Classes will be in session at Missouri State University this day.

Prof Arif Ahmed's Mother passed away today

Mrs. Rezina Ahmed (Prof Arif Ahmed's mother) passed away today evening at KU Medical Center (Inna Lillahi wa Inna ileyhi Raj'oon).


Her Namaz-e-Janaza will be held after Zuhr prayer tomorrow (1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2010) at the Islamic Society of Greater Kansas City (ISGKC) Mosque (8501 E 99th St, Kansas City, MO 64134). Traditional Islamic burial will take place after janaza.


May Allah bless her soul. We seek Allah’s mercy, His blessings and refuge in Him.

Namaz-e-Janaza of Dr. Imtiaz Mahmood

Dr. Imtiaz Mahmood’s (Imtiaz Bhai) Namaz-e-Janaza will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 31st at the Columbia Mosque (Islamic Center of Central Missouri, 201 S. 5th Street, Columbia, MO 65201). Traditional Islamic burial will take place after janaza at Jefferson City, the Islamic Center of Central Missouri Mosque, 5123 Moreau Ridge Road, Jefferson City. After burial we will come back to Columbia for prayer and dawa; dinner will be served at Columbia mosque. May Allah bless his soul. We seek Allah’s mercy, His blessings and refuge in Him.

Imtiaz Bhai Passed Away in Colombia

We just found out today morning that Imtiaz Bhai (Imtiaz Mahmood) from Colombia passed away - Inna Lillahi wa Inna ileyhi Raj'oon. We will let you know more information as we get it. Please pray for his departed soul.

Account Information - Donation for Haiti

Dear All,

BAGKC is collecting funds from everone to donate for Haiti disaster through Red Cross. Please send your money and help the people of Haiti.

Methods of donation:
1. Direct deposit to BAGKC account:
Routing number : 101200453 (US Bank)
Account # : 7750146628 (Bangladesh Assoc of Greater KC)
Also, send email to kamal@ucmo.edu so we know and can add your name to RED CROSS list

2. Mail your check to : 1502 Nottingham Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093
Make check payable to BAGKC

Your contribution is tax deductable. A confirnation will be provided to that effect.

Ethnic Enrichment Commission cordially invite you to attend The Diplomatic Ball of 2010

Dear Members,

Mayor Mark Funkhouser and the Ethnic Enrichment Commission cordially invite you to attend The Diplomatic Ball of 2010.

Hosts- The spice Route Countries
Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Israel, Morocco, Pakistan, Turkey


Schedule for the evening:
6:00 PM - Cash Bar
6:45 - Seating
7:00 p.m Double Entree Dinner featuring Beef Kabob and Sea Bass


Live Entertainment:
Folkloric Presentation by the Host Countries
Ballroom Dancing- Live Band"Saucy Jack"


Kansas City Downtown Marriot
Count Basie Ballroom
200 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Saturday, March 6, 2010


Ticket Price: $60 per person


Contact Sibghat Khan (Sujan) for your invitation card.
Contact Information :
Cell: 913-449-1578
email: skhanscb@hotmail.com


Sibghat Khan Rehan Reza
Alternate Commissioner Commissioner
Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City