The 39th FOBANA Convention has been officially inaugurated in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The convention, known as a grand reunion for Bangladeshi expatriates in North America, began yesterday, Friday (August 29), at the Gas South Convention Center in the heart of Duluth, located about 35 miles from Atlanta.
Nahidul Khan Sahel, convener of the 39th FOBANA Convention, formally announced the inauguration. Present at the event were Masud Rob Chowdhury, chairman of the executive committee of the 39th FOBANA Convention, executive secretary Abir Alamgir, host committee secretary Mahbubur Rahman Bhuiya, president Duke Khan, chief coordinator Golam Mowla Dilu, senior co-convener Kazi Nahid, along with other officials.
The ceremony began with the national anthems of Bangladesh, the United States, and Canada. The convention will continue until Sunday (August 31). Hundreds of culture enthusiasts were seen in attendance at the opening ceremony.

For the past two weeks, the attention of Bangladeshi expatriates in the U.S. has been fixed on the Atlanta FOBANA Convention, as this is considered the main FOBANA convention. Cultural activists from nearly 80 Bangladeshi organizations across the U.S. have flocked to Atlanta to present their diverse cultural performances. Hundreds of artists and performers from more than 25 states are now gathered in Atlanta.
The 39th FOBANA Convention in Atlanta is moving forward with efforts to achieve a milestone. The popular Bangladeshi literary, cultural, and social organization 'Bangladhara' of Atlanta is hosting the event.

The three-day convention is being held under the slogan 'Perspectives of the Diaspora Generation and Bangladesh’s Position in Globalization.' Organizers are hopeful of a successful and unique convention featuring diverse cultural programs.
This year’s convention will include discussions on human rights and socio-political issues; health and wellness focusing on preventive and medical aspects; technology, engineering, science, and artificial intelligence; the impact of technology on education, career, and communication; the built environment and climate issues including architecture, planning, urbanization, and sustainable development.
There will also be sessions on business and economics—management, entrepreneurship, markets, and economic policy; education, arts, and culture—teaching, creative arts, design, film, media, and literature; as well as heritage and identity—preservation, history, cultural identity, and mainstream engagement of Bangladeshi-Americans. Youth and women’s organizations from various U.S. states will also participate significantly.
A cultural troupe led by noted singer Samina Chowdhury will perform at the convention. Each evening of the three-day event will feature captivating cultural programs.
Additionally, the convention will include several important seminars, poetry gatherings, literary discussions, the FOBANA Book Fair, youth forums and networking sessions, NRB business and trade discussions, scholarship awards for talented young students, handicrafts exhibitions, and a colorful fashion show.
According to organizers, nearly 8,000–10,000 Bangladeshi expatriates from different states of the U.S. and Canada are participating in this year’s Atlanta FOBANA Convention.