Sanjay, a popular young-generation artist known for his FIFA World Cup
Chhabed Sathee, from Los Angeles: Sanjay, a popular young-generation artist known for his FIFA World Cup-related performance, electrified the audience on the second day of the 40th Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America (FOBANA) Convention in Los Angeles, California.
On Saturday, local and visiting social and cultural organizations from different U.S. states performed throughout the afternoon and evening. Sanjay took the stage later in the night and energized the crowd with a series of songs, drawing an enthusiastic response from the audience.
The three-day convention officially opened Friday evening, September 4, at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City. Bangladesh’s Minister of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, Ariful Haque Chowdhury, formally inaugurated the convention as chief guest.
The second-day program was attended by Bangladeshi-American community leaders, mainstream political figures, artists, journalists, business executives, sponsors and FOBANA officials.
Among those present were FOBANA Executive Committee Chairperson Rabiul Karim Belal, Secretary Khaled Ahmed Rauf, Convention Committee Convener Dr. Zainal Abedin, President Moazzem Chowdhury, Executive Secretary Engineer Mohammad Iqbal, Media Committee Chairman Laskar Al Mamun, former Chairperson Masud Chowdhury Rob, Attorney Mohammad Alamgir, Rehan Reza, former conveners Hasmat Mobin, Nargis Ahmed, Jasim Uddin and Duke Khan, Executive Committee Treasurer Mahin Uddin Dulal, Joint General Secretary Anthony Gomez Pius and sponsor Abu Hanif.
Earlier Saturday, a discussion organized by FOBANA Alumni was held in the morning. A red-carpet luncheon honoring visiting business leaders followed in the afternoon. Businesspeople, sponsors, FOBANA officials, artists and other guests from across the United States attended the luncheon.
However, several media representatives chose not to attend the luncheon following what they described as discourteous behavior by an individual associated with the organizing committee.
The convention’s third and final day on Sunday, September 6, will feature a full schedule of programs from morning through late evening. Events include an exhibition from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Ballroom Circle; an Executive Committee meeting from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Club Room; an AI and semiconductor seminar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hero Room; and youth programs from noon to 5:30 p.m. in Salon 6AB.
A medical seminar and free health clinic will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hero Room, while poetry readings and a book fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the Orchid Room. A USBBF seminar is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Orchid Room.
The convention will conclude with its closing ceremony and third cultural evening from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Sierra Ballroom.
This year’s FOBANA Convention also features seminars, poetry and literary sessions, a book fair, youth forums and networking opportunities, discussions involving non-resident Bangladeshi entrepreneurs, scholarship awards for talented students, handicraft exhibitions and a colorful fashion show.
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