BCAE Events 2026

We are pleased to announce the date for our much-anticipated BCAE Annual Picnic 2026!

 Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Venue: Goldbar Park, Edmonton

Please mark your calendars and join us for a joyful day of community gathering, outdoor activities, food, and fun for all ages.

More details regarding registration, activities, and arrangements will be shared soon.

We look forward to celebrating together in a relaxed and festive outdoor setting.

We are pleased to share that the BCAE Tax Clinic, held on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Bangladesh Center, was successfully completed, reaching many community members with much-needed support.

This initiative was organized to provide accessible assistance and ease the tax filing process for our community members. We are grateful to everyone who participated and made this effort meaningful.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all attendees for their trust and cooperation throughout the clinic.

A very special thank you goes to Mr. Edward Mondol, whose generosity and dedication made this initiative possible. By offering his professional accounting services free of charge, he made a significant contribution to our community. His commitment to service is truly commendable and deeply appreciated.

We also thank all volunteers and organizers who worked behind the scenes to ensure the clinic ran smoothly.

Initiatives like this reflect the strength of our community when we come together to support one another.

The event arraned by BCAE was special—not simply because it included our organization’s Special General Body Meeting, but because we made a conscious effort to bring forward two very important groups within our community:

1. Our Bangla School and our children—who are growing up here, yet striving to stay connected to their roots, language, and heritage.

2. Our local performers—who, throughout the year, dedicate their own time and effort to preserving Bangla language and culture.

As an association, we host only a limited number of events each year. If we do not provide a platform to these groups during these opportunities, and instead rely solely on well-known artists from outside, the event may become more glamorous—but we would fall short of our responsibility as a community organization.

The current Executive Committee made a deliberate decision to prioritize children and local performers. We sincerely hope that you respect this vision and continue to support our efforts.

 Thank You Note

We are delighted to share that the event was a great success, made possible by the collective efforts of our community. At the same time, we acknowledge that there is always room for improvement, and we are committed to learning and doing even better in the future.

 BCAE Bangla School & Our Children

One of our key objectives was to highlight and uplift our Bangla School and its students. Our children participated in singing, dancing, and art competitions with great enthusiasm and talent.

Due to time constraints, we regret that prizes could not be distributed during the event. These gift cards for kids will be presented at our upcoming Mother’s Day Celebration.

A heartfelt thank you to all the children for their wonderful performances, and special appreciation to Music Teacher Sabita Chowdhury for her dedication and guidance.

 Local Artists

We extend our sincere appreciation to our local performers, who showcased their talents through music, dance, and creative participation. Your passion and commitment keep our culture alive within the community.

 Sponsors

We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors:

•  CN Tax and Accounting Inc.

• Md. Sohel Howlader, Holistic Advisor, Sunlife  

• Mahbub Mollah, Realtor CCS

• Millet Pharmacy

• Kazi Azad, Realtor MLS

• Our Auto, Halal Car Loans 

• Bd Mart, South Edmonton's Trusted Halal Store   

Your contributions played a vital role in the success of this event.

 Volunteers

A big thank you to all our Executive Committee members and volunteers whose hard work and dedication ensured the smooth execution of the program.

 By-Laws Committee

We sincerely appreciate the efforts of the By-Laws Committee for successfully conducting the Special General Body Meeting:

Special thanks to Dr. Shahidul Islam, Dr. Md. Motiur Rahman, Mr. Kazi Aurangzeb, and Dr. H M Ashraf Ali.

 Star Guest Artist – Protiti

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Protiti for her outstanding performance. We are especially thankful for the time she took out of her very busy professional schedule to be with us.

 Sound System Support

Special thanks to Mr. Waris Ullah for providing sound system support and helping ensure a quality experience for all performances.

 Guests & Special Mentions

We thank our honoured guests for their presence and support:

• Honourable Jasvir Deol, MLA for Edmonton-Meadows
• Indranil Chaudhury, United Conservative Caucus Community Outreach
• Puneet Manchanda, President of India Council
• Manjit Singh, Star Saxophone Player
• Jennifer Rice, former city councilor 

 Raffle Draw Update

Due to time limitations, raffle draw prizes could not be distributed during the event. Winners will be announced shortly, and prizes will be arranged accordingly.

On behalf of the BCAE Executive Committee 2026, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the BCAE Iftar Event 2026, held on March 7, 2026.

First and foremost, we sincerely thank all community members and families who attended the event. Your presence made the gathering warm, meaningful, and truly reflective of the spirit of Ramadan.

We are deeply grateful to our generous donors who supported the event through both cash contributions and in-kind donations. Your generosity helped us organize a beautiful community Iftar and made it possible for everyone to break their fast together.

A special note of appreciation goes to all our volunteers whose dedication, time, and hard work made this event run smoothly. Your commitment to serving the community embodies the true spirit of Ramadan.

We would also like to express our special thanks to Baitul Aman Masjid for graciously allowing BCAE to use their premises as the venue for this event. Their cooperation and support were instrumental in making this gathering possible.

For those who would like to revisit the memorable moments from the evening, photos from the event have been shared through the Google Drive link below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C0cGOBUf_XAkHJM57JJGhMxvbcxEzxoE?usp=drive_link

In collaboration with the Bangladeshi Students Association at the University of Alberta (BSAUA), BCAE organized a Blood Donation Program at Canadian Blood Services, Edmonton.

We sincerely thank the generous donors: Ms. Sanjida Wadud (BSAUA), Mr. Zakwan Abyaz (BSAUA), Mr. Edward P. Mondol (BCAE), and Mr. Chandan N. Talukder (BCAE).

Special appreciation to the Past President Mr. Din Islam for leading the donor team and inspiring participation in this noble initiative.

 Event photos can be viewed at the link below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Alp_ZiBqLlrIo6eotAG4IQfjI1SXZUSv?usp=drive_link

The International and Heritage Languages Association (IHLA) hosted this important event at West Meadows Baptist Church. BCAE Bangla School proudly participated alongside other heritage language schools.

We express our sincere gratitude to IHLA for their support and for providing us the opportunity to participate in this significant celebration.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the students Debangshi, Rishika, Nora, Samrita, and Troyee for their excellent performances. Thanks to our teachers especially Ms. Salma Jahan, and parents especially Ms. Shampa Pal, for their dedication and kind support.

Special thanks to Ex-President Mr. Md. Tarek Sultan, General Secretary Mr. Md. Eftekhar Hossain, and Treasurer Ms. Jamila Jabeen Khan for organizing and coordinating the entire event.

 Event photos can be viewed at the link below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LGOaWAO10jXrtm6X_BytPuKuTf1Gvat9?usp=drive_link 

We were honored to host our flagship Ekushey program at Mill Woods Town Centre with distinguished guests Christina Gray, MLA and Jo-Anne Wright, Councillor, City of Edmonton. 

The program featured speeches from invited guests, speech from BCAE EC, reflections from past Presidents, update on the IMLD Monument Project, and cultural performances from community members. 

We extend special thanks to our respected Past Presidents for their presence and guidance. We also thank Ms. Ulfat Perveen, Ms. Parvin Akter, and Mr. Tauhid Parvez for their spontaneous participation in the cultural performances. 

We thank EC Members Mr. Md. Toihidul Islam and Mr. Kazi Azad for their enormous support. Special thanks to the Cultural Secretary Ms. Saika Alam for her outstanding performance as the Master of Ceremonies, a singer, and a reciter. 

We also thank Ex-President Mr. Md. Tarek Sultan for kindly organizing the venue free-of-cost for BCAE. We thank Dr. Sheikh Jalil for his guidance in organizing the program, his folk song, and his recitation. 

 Event photos can be viewed at the link below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C8HAwk77_bWgAAe8J3pHBMwyOkKRNfm1?usp=drive_link