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	Asian American Federation - CENSUS-BASED PROFILE DEPICTS POVERTY, LANGUAGE BARRIERS AND OTHER HURDLES AMID RAPID ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Among Bangladeshis, 38 percent of children and 35 percent of senior citizens experienced poverty —compared with 30 percent of all children and 18 percent of all senior citizens in New York City.
		Queens was home to 65 percent of the city’s Bangladeshis, followed by Brooklyn, with 22 percent of the population; the Bronx, with 9 percent; Manhattan, with 4 percent; and Staten Island, with 0.2 percent.
		The Asian American Federation of New York is a nonprofit leadership organization that works collaboratively to meet the critical needs of Asian Americans in the New York metropolitan area.
	www.aafny.org /proom/pr/pr20050126.asp (591 words)

	Human cost behind bargain shopping - Dateline NBC - MSNBC.com
		Americans love a deal, and these days, thanks to the fast-paced global marketplace and big discount retailers, products are better and cheaper than ever.
		We'll see how problematic it can be for American companies to monitor the working conditions in foreign factories they don't control, where factory owners are under pressure to keep costs down, while still treating workers fairly.
		American companies now demand that foreign manufacturers follow strict rules, codes of conduct, and they even send in inspectors to check up on them.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/8243331 (715 words)

	Guardian \| Airlines sued over 'racist' screening
		Four US airlines were taken to court yesterday for racial discrimination, accused of removing passengers from their flights as a terrorist risk because of their skin colour.
		The American Civil Liberties Union (Aclu) sued the airlines, Continental, American, Northwest and United, on behalf of five men who claimed to have been the victims of racial profiling.
		American Airlines said that it was "enormously disappointed" by the lawsuits and that it has a long commitment to diversity.
	www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4427358-103681,00.html (333 words)

	Bangladeshi American Foundation's Proposed Constitution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Bangladeshi American Foundation, (henceforth "the Foundation") pursuant to the Non-profit Organization laws of Internal Revenue Service (1986) codes 501(c) (3), 501(c) (4), and 501(c) (7), adopts the following Constitution.
		NAME: The name of the organization shall be "THE BANGLADESHI AMERICAN FOUNDATION", and the organization shall be established for a period of perpetual duration.
		MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY: All individuals of Bangladeshi origin, their spouses and descendants residing and/or working primarily within the United States of America are eligible for regular individual or family membership.
	www.ccsi.com /hassan/Bangladeshi_American_Foundation/constitution.html (572 words)

	Soros Fellowship for 10 Indian American
		Ten Indian-Americans and one Bangladeshi-American are among 30 students chosen for the prestigious 2004 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans.
		The purpose of The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is 'to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields'.
		The program was established in recognition of the contributions new Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the US has afforded the donors and their families.
	in.rediff.com /news/2004/mar/16us.htm (359 words)

	South Asian (Indian american) newspapers and publications in US. Multicultural advertising
		Asian Indian Americans are one of the more affluent, well-educated and well-informed online ethnic communities in the United States.
		Covers local North American community news to help Indians remain in touch with India and to their respective community.
		Unlike its American counterparts, South Asian versions regularly place an emphasis on the traditional colors of red, gold, green and orange, and it is not unusual to see intricate handwork on all textiles that originate from this region.
	www.allied-media.com /Publications/indian_newspapers_US.htm (1777 words)

	AsianWeek.com: National News: Bangladeshi Photojournalist Killed By Mob in Brooklyn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Two men have been arrested and charged with murdering a Bangladeshi American journalist in Brooklyn during what police describe as a racially motivated revenge attack on a victim of mistaken identity.
		After a member of the Bangladeshi group was able to retrieve the bicycle, the fighting escalated and gunshots were fired, say authorities.
		Members of the Bangladeshi American community say the clash was the culmination of a series of ethnically-charged violent incidents between Latino and Bangladeshi immigrants.
	www.asianweek.com /2002_08_23/news_bangladeshi.html (710 words)

	Bangladeshi, American Students to Study, Compare Ecosystems (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The American students "will learn these valuable lessons with the help of expert lectures, a field trip to the [Chesapeake] Bay, and interactive dialogues with students in Bangladesh," he said.
		Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky told the students that their dialogue and interaction with Bangladeshi students would be just as important as what they will learn about the two ecosystems.
		The "Two Bays, One World" project is being sponsored by the State Department's OES Bureau in partnership with the Embassy of Bangladesh and non-governmental organizations such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Chesapeake Bay Fund, and the Conservation Fund.
	tokyo.usembassy.gov /e/p/tp-20040423-18.html (603 words)

	Algerian, Bangladeshi Students Spend Year in American Schools - US Department of State
		Malia Hamadache, who came from Algeria to study in Iowa, also commented on American school spirit. She said, for example, that during football season, “everybody wears the jersey of a football player or the color of the school.” She said the dynamic of the American school is “like a very small society.”
		All of the students have been impressed with the hospitality of their American peers and the people in the towns where they are living. Seraj said she was favorably impressed that people “felt it was up to them to come up to me and make themselves known to me.”
		Saidani observed that in the small American towns where the students are spending their academic year, most people were curious to learn about them. “So when a foreign kid comes there, they start to get excited and start to ask questions like ‘Where do you live?’ ‘Do you have pizza?’”
	usinfo.state.gov /sa/Archive/2005/Feb/25-448149.html?chanlid=sa (732 words)

	BAFI - The Bangladeshi-American Foundation, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Under U.N. auspices, Bangladeshi troops have served or are serving in Somalia, Rwanda, Mozambique, Kuwait, Bosnia, Haiti, and East Timor.
		The Bangladeshi soldiers also served jointly with the 1994 multinational force in Haiti.
		Madam Speaker, on this historic occasion of Bangladesh's 30th anniversary of independence, we must show our sincere appreciation for all that Bangladesh is doing to improve itself and express solidarity with its democratic principles of governments in progress.
	www.bafi.org /congressional_statement_2001.asp (1527 words)

	AABEA
		American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers and Architects – Tri-State Chapter cordially invites you and your spouse to attend the Technical Seminar-2004 on “A Comprehensive Analysis of Flood in Bangladesh” on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at the Arrow Community Center, 35-38, 35th Street, Astoria, NY.
		Ramzan Ali (who is also the immediate past President of the all American hapter)were present on the occasion.
		Founded in 1984 and with over 400 members distributed in 9 chapters all over the United States, AABEA is one of the oldest and largest American Bangladeshi Organizations...
	www.aabea.org (1228 words)

	The American Bangladesh Public Affairs Council (ABPAC) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		ABPAC is committed to ensuring that Bangladeshi-Americans have an influential voice and presence in the American electoral and legislative process by supporting and promoting Bangladesh-American candidates for public offices.
		ABPAC is engaged in lobbying, campaigning, endorsing and fund-raising drives for candidates who are committed to resolving the concerns of our community and challenge those with inaccurate opposing viewpoints, regardless of their party affiliation.
		ABPAC is also actively educating the Bangladeshi-American community about the American political process and building relationships with other community leaders.
	www.abpac.org (163 words)

	Gary Ackerman, Co-Chair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		For example, Black Caucus represents the African Americans interests and the Women's Caucus represents the women's interests in the congress.
		In America, Caucus is a section within a legislative body that attempts to further its interests by influencing either party policy on proposed legislation or legislative offices.
		A Congressional Bangladeshi Caucus is therefore is an entity composed of interested US Congressmen who agreed to represent Bangladesh's interests in the US Congress.
	bangladeshunited.alochona.org /bangladeshunited/Caucus.html (218 words)

	Asian American Federation >> Census Information Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Its purpose is to facilitate access and use of census data as well as participation in Census Bureau censuses and surveys by underserved communities.
		In August 2000, the Census Bureau designated the Asian American Federation as one of the 57 CICs in the country.
		The report covers the Asian American population overall and the six largest ethnic groups in the New York region.
	www.aafny.org /cic (226 words)

	AABANY Supports APAVA, Asian Pacific American Voters Alliance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Asian American Bar Association of New York supports the efforts of APAVA, the Asian Pacific American Voters Alliance, to increase voter registration of Asian Pacific Americans.
		APAVA'S MISSION STATEMENT: The Asian Pacific American Voters Alliance (APAVA) is a non-partisan, New York City-based coalition dedicated to registering, educating and mobilizing Asian Pacific American voters.
		The Asian Pacific American Voters Alliance (APAVA) is a non-partisan membership coalition that is working to educate and mobilize voters in the Asian Pacific American (APA) communities across New York City.
	www.aabany.org /apava.html (717 words)

	news - The Lethal Water Wells of Bangladesh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		/noticias.info/ As many as 20 million Bangladeshis drink water contaminated with arsenic, according to American and Bangladeshi researchers; estimates vary widely, but some experts believe arsenic poisoning, if left unchecked, could ultimately cause cancers that could kill millions, according to a piece published in The New York Times and The Seattle Times (07/17).
		A decade after Bangladeshi officials confirmed the widespread arsenic contamination, some signs of progress are emerging, according to Bangladeshi officials and American experts.
		Bangladeshi government and World Bank officials say they are doing their best to counter a staggering problem.
	www.noticias.info /asp/aspComunicados.asp?nid=84826&src=0 (389 words)

	Asian America: Interviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Sunaina Maira is Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the author of a new book that explores nostalgia, authenticity, and the aesthetics of "cool" in the subculture of second generation Indian American youth in New York City.
		Anurag Mehta is the writer and director of American Chai, a coming of age film that addresses generational conflict and artistic expression in the Indian American community.
		Fariba Alam is a Bangladeshi American photographer whose portraits document the lives of women in both Bangladesh and the South Asian American community.
	www.asiasource.org /asianamerica/aainterviews.cfm (1747 words)

	EB2000 Recent Events
		Among other things, the Prime Minister expressed her deep appreciation for the keen interest non-resident Bangladeshis are taking in the development of Bangladesh and their eagerness to contribute to it.
		Under the sponsorship of EB2000, ALOCHONA and BGTECH, the inaugural seminar to launch the Network of Bangladeshi Entrepreneurs (NBE) was held at the auditorium of the School of Management, Boston University.
		The seminar served as a great networking event for Bangladeshi entrepreneurs and professionals, some of whom had flown in from different parts of the country.
	www.eb2000.org /recent.htm (2672 words)

	Press Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Ahmed, born in Sylhet, was elected as City Councilman in Hamtramck, Michigan and is a former Deputy Mayor.
		He was a strong advocate for tolerance in the “call to prayer” issue, when founders of a mosque in Hamtramck requested permission to broadcast the call to prayer on a loudspeaker.
		Both presentations are part of the continuing “American Thursdays” program inaugurated by Ambassador Harry K. Thomas last week.
	www.usembassy-dhaka.org /state/StatePD/pre1feb22_05.html (187 words)

	Indian American Center for Political Awareness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Hossain, then married barely a month, left his wife, family and a teaching job to be part of the American dream in New York.
		In 2001, the paper said, Hossain created the Bangladeshi American police Club along with three colleagues.
		The club helps Bangladeshi immigrants with advice and services on civil-service jobs and bank loans.
	www.iacfpa.org /p_news/nit/iacpa-archieve/2004/10/01/immi3-01102004.html (240 words)

	great pharmacy jobs.com \| Pharmacist Search and Info for Pharmacists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		American Journal Of Hospital Pharmacists, American Pharmacist, American PharmacistAssociation.
		The UAMS College of Pharmacy Academy of Student Pharmacists chapter is Arkansas' chapter for Region VI in the American Pharmaceutical Association.
		American Pharmacist Association, Advanced Diabetes Management (exams 42, 43, 44,45).
	www.greatpharmacyjobs.com /american-pharmacist-association.htm (838 words)

	Created with DiDa
		Patil and Charles Taillie; Rahmatullah Imon; Nizam Uddin; Dale Umbach; Manisha Pal and Bimal Sinha; Arjun Gupta and D.G. Kabe; V.K. Srivastava, Aman Ullah and M. Kumar; Malay Ghosh; M.I. Ageel, Anwer Khurshid and Fawziah Al-Ghoreis; M. Ahsanullah; and Sanat Sarkar; and tributes by M. Forhad Hossain and Dale Umbach.
		Member, Board of Governors, American Statistical Association Council of Chapters, 1992, 1993, 1994.
		Was awarded a plaque by the Ball State Muslim Students Association, 1990, in recognition of service and dedication to the students and the Islamic Community at Ball State University.
	www.cs.bsu.edu /homepages/ali/wvita2.htm (663 words)

	Omniseek: /Lifestyle /Cultures and Groups /Expatriates /By Nationality /Bangladeshi
		EB2000 is an undertaking of Bangladeshi expatriates to create a common information network and direct pathways for comprehensive development of Bangladesh.
		PREAMBLE The Bangladeshi American Foundation, (henceforth "the Foundation") pursuant to the Non-profit Organization laws of Internal Revenue Service (1986) codes 501(c)...
		Type International/Cultural Organization Purpose To share the Bangladeshi culture with the University community; to assist new Bangladeshi students coming to UT to adjust to the University and...
	www.omniseek.com /srch/{96864} (404 words)

	AsianWeek.com: National News: UpFront (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A Bangladeshi American teen was stabbed and beaten to death in Brooklyn by a group of men, police said, in the second attack of this kind in recent months.
		This weekend, about 1,000 members of the Bangladeshi community gathered in the rain with members of Hossain’s family and local Latino community leaders at the corner where Hossain was killed.
		They were asked to rescue American fighter pilots and reduce ammunition and troops reaching South Vietnam.
	www.asianweek.com /2002_11_22/news_upfront.html (1166 words)

	Fazlur R. Khan -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Khan, Fazlur R. Bangladeshi American civil engineer known for his innovations in high-rise building construction.
		American architect and recipient of the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 1988.
		U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly approves the antitrust settlement reached between the Department of Justice and Microsoft Corp., dismissing almost all the additional sanctions sought by the nine states that had not signed on to the proposed settlement.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article?eu=46323 (643 words)

	BAFI - The Bangladeshi-American Foundation, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In 2004, he was invited to give a series of lectures at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Taejon (Korea) and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM, Dahran) in Saudi Arabia.
		He was elected a Fellow of the American Ceramic Society in 2001.
		Akbar served on several professional committees in Bangladesh and other parts of the world.
	www.bafi.org /Sheikh_Akbar.asp (204 words)

	Asian American Society of Virginia : 2005 Asian Festival
		Asian American Society of Virginia : 2005 Asian Festival
		Proceeds to benefit Bangladeshi American Organization of Central Virginia (BAOCV).
		Proceeds to benefit Filipino American Society of Central Virginia
	www.aasocv.org /html/asianfest2005.html (438 words)

	Press Release Archive: GW BANGLADESH CULTURAL SOCIETY TO SPONSOR BOISHAKH 2K1 CULTURAL SHOW AND CONFERENCE APRIL 21
		There will also be a Bangladeshi fashion show showcasing the latest Bangladeshi and American trends.
		The Bangladeshi Cultural Society, in existence for two years, has proved to be one of the most active student organizations on campus.
		The organization has over 60 members who serve the needs of Bangladeshi and fellow students in the GW community and D.C. area with various events, socials and workshops that focus on Bangladesh and Bengali culture.
	www.gwu.edu /~media/pressreleases/04-06-01-Boishakh.htm (269 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Americas \| Making sleep a profitable business
		It may not be a novel idea to tell people to sleep well, but providing them with slumber pods so they can catch up on their shut-eye is a first.
		Arshad Chowdhry, a Bangladeshi American entrepreneur, is providing just such a service in New York.
		The National Sleep Foundation found the average American adult slept for less than seven hours a night during a working week.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/americas/3637768.stm (688 words)

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