Sarwar makes it to MIT with a full Scholarship

My nephew, SYED SARWAR HASSAN (son of my youngest sister Nusrat who lives in Dhaka) received acceptance from the prestigious MIT to do his undergrad there. He intends to major in Electrical Engineering.

He has been offered a full scholarship and was selected from a pool of 80 students thru a rigorous selection process. He starts his classes on 31 August 2006

Please pray for his continued success in this prestigious institution.

Thanks and Regds.
Khelafat, New York.

Google Satellite: Nawabbari and the Gol Talab

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Historic Footage: Bhutto's Drama at the United Nations

On December 3, 1971, India, which had provided substantial clandestine aid to the Bangladesh independence movement, launched a massive offensive against West Pakistan. Bhutto traveled to New York City to plead West Pakistan's case before the United Nations, but left in disgust when the Security Council supported Bangladesh's independence and called for a cease-fire.

Watch the drama unfold...

Appeal to All DNF Members: Nawab Begum Ayesha

If you love her you should help her before its late and you regret it.

Nawab Begum Ayesha, wife of the great Nawab Habibullah, who most of the younger generation address as Dadi (grandmother) is very ill and needs our prayers and our support.

To check on her well being you may contact, her great granddaughter Anita (di/o Late Khwaja Umer Hichoo)

Karachi Phone Nos:
(9221) 827-7854 RES
(92300) 210-4330 (Mobile)

She needs us now ! Please coordinate with DNF members in Karachi to help her.

Obituary: Fasih Keshwar

Fasih Keshwar son of K.M.Keshwar and Mrs. Qamar Bano passed away on 19th August 2006 at his Kolabagan (Dhanmondi) residence of heart attack. (Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Rajeun). May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdous. He left behind mother, brother and three sisters.He was burried at Begum Bazar family graveyard.

To offer condolences, contact tel# (8802) 913-0932.
Request all of you to pray for the departed soul.

We had Fasih uncle's e-mail (kmfasih@yahoo.com) in our DNF e-mail list, today we sadly remove it. He will forever remain in our prayers and in our memories.

- DNF Website Team

Poet Shamsur Rahman passes away

The DNF team regretfully informs you about the loss of one of our members, Kobi Shamsur Rahman. Mr. Rahman was the husband to Zohra Begum, d/o Qudsia Begum, g/d/o Nawabzada K.M Azmal and gg/d/o Nawab K.M Yusuf Jaan.

Mr. Rahman passed on August 17th, leaving behind his wife, one son, three daughters and a host of relatives, admirers and well-wishers at home and abroad to mourn his death.

For more information please click on link above.

-DNF Team

Meena bazar in Talaab Kinaar

A Meena Bazar was held in Nawab Bari-Talaab Kinaar on the 11th of August.
This time there were many stalls from the non family members along with the colorful stallls from the Saheb and the Bibi's. This year the pary was jubilant, attended by many. The ending ceremony was marked by concert by Nakib (Nakko) staged in Bara Ghat.
People danced in every bit of his song -Ya Ali.
This year the Bazaar was more or less sucessful, as it banked on last year's advertisment and popularity in the surrounding neighbourhood (Moholla).

Some stall owners complained that the sale was not as good as last year, beacuse this Meena Bazaar was only for a day instead of three..
Also some nationalist questioned the timing of the M bazaar.As 15th August is the death anniversary of Bongobondhu and 14th August is Pakistans independence day.Is it merely coincidence or it was preplanned?

Video Clips

1. The Day Begins in Dhaka:

http://blip.tv/file/get/JulieLindsay-TheDayBeginsForPodcastBangladesh733.WMV

2. (India - Pakistan) Wagah Border ceremony -- A "must see" Video

What an atmosphere, what a drama! The crowd that gathered on the Indian side should not be less than 12000, about half this number were on the other side of the border. Fridays normally get a larger crowd than other days. This is the road to Pakistan. The Delhi – Lahore bus service passes through these gates. The Samjhauta Express, the train that runs between Delhi and Lahore, also passes through this border post.

Over the last few years, Wagah border has grown in popularity as a tourist destination. Wagah has become popular for its ceremonial lowering of flags at the border gates every evening. I must say it was an unforgettable experience to be able to visit the Wagah border.

If you happen to visit Lahore you should visit the Wagah Border which is just 20-25km away from the Lahore.

Feel of Wagah at Indo-Bangla border Soon !!!!!!!!

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Movie Review: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

The film was released on Friday, August 12 amid high expectations. I watched the first show at Eagle Theatre in Jackson Heights, New York with my wife and relatives.

The songs are nice. Its has a surprisingly large multi-star cast than shown above on the poster.

The story at the end tends to drag on. One feels like telling the director to put an end to the trauma. Amitabh's role was superfluous and did not fit his age and persona.

All in all, I would give it ** out of *****.

Listen to songs here: http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/movie/H001063.html

Mia Bhai in NY

Mushfiq (10) & Muhid (7) with Spiderman


Syed Ishaq (s/o Syed Mushtaque of Nawab Bari) and his family enjoyed vacation in New York from July 18th to July 24th.
Even though he is settled in Toronto since last two decades, it was his first opportunity to visit Canada’s backyard- The big Apple.
In addition to visits to friends & family his itinerary included NY landmark Empire State building, lady liberty and Bangladeshi market in Jackson Heights. He stayed with
his brother in law Syed Shahadat (s/o Syed Abdul Majed) who is settled in NY. It was a good reunion for the family which they will remember for time to come.














Syeda Nusrat-L (d/o Syed Abdul Majed of NB)

Announcement: Anmol's Birthday Party in NY

1st Birthday Party of Anmol -daughter of Fardin (s/o S Khelafat Hossain) and Batul (d/o Chimmu Begum & Mr.Ayaz) .

Venue: Maurya of Queens Restaurant (718) 416-4007.
63-108 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park, NY 11374

See Driving directions

"Kakeder Judho"

Picture of the month :"Fight for the throne" Digital image by Anas Khwaja

meena bazar once aain

meena bazar once again in nawab bari or this is the end as v all see the uncontrolable populations of un authorised shops all around nawab bari and nawab bari talab its harb to imagine any more cultural events to occur .
hope the authority take some action or else give birth to his new shop somewhere around nawab bari