AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BANGLADESHI AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BANGLADESHI AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BANGLADESHI ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTSENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTSENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS

(AABEA) Tristate, Inc.(AABEA) Tristate, Inc.(AABEA) Tristate, Inc.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ali Ashraf Masud Miah, PE Sadrul Hussain, PE Nasim U. Ghani, PE

Ismet Choudhury

Mohammad A. Rahim Enam Haque, PE M. Ekram Ullam, PE

M. Siddiqur Rahman, PE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

2013 – 2014 PRESIDENT M. Siddiqur Rahman, PE PRESIDENT-ELECT

M. Jamshed Ali Khan SECRETARY

M. Nazrul Islam, PhD TREASURER

Kazi Zakir Hossain CULTURAL SECRETARY

Kazi Mostaque Ahmed PUBLICITY SECRETARY

M. Rejaul Hoque, PE EXECUTIUVE MEMBERS

Al-Mohsen Lasker Samiul Haque, PE PAST PRESIDENT

M. Ekram Ullah, PE

DESIGN AND EDITING

M. Nazrul Islam, PhD (Art work source: Google)

WEBSIDE www.aabea.com

CHIEF GUEST

Mohammad Ataul Karim, PhD Vice President for Research

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

DATE & TIME

Saturday; April 20, 2013

6:00 pm – 12:00 midnight

VENUE

Gulshan Terrace

59-15 37th Ave, Woodside, NY 11377

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Registration, Social Hour and Appetizer 7:00 – 7:35 pm Cultural Program – Part 1

7:35 – 7:50 pm Break 7:50 – 8:30 pm

Inauguration Ceremony 8:30 – 9:30 pm Cultural Program – Part 2 9:30 – 10:00 pm

Dinner 10:00 – 11:45 pm Cultural Program – Part 3 11:45 – 11:50 pm

Closing

INVITED ARTISTS

Saifullah Parvej Zafrin Oni

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTMESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Dear fellow members and guests: On behalf of AABEA Tristate Inc., I am delighted to

welcome you all on this evening’s program to celebrate Bengali New Year and to install the Executive Committee for the term 2013-14.

I would like to thank the outgoing President, Moham-

mad Ekram Ullah and the EC for their amazing job in de-livering various programs during their period. I want to

congratulate newly elected President-Elect, Mohammed Jamshed Ali Khan. I also seek your best wishes so that the

newly elected EC is successful in carrying out the aims and objectives of the Association.

On behalf of AABEA, I want to thank Dr. Mohammad A. Karim for accept-

ing our invitation and showing up here to encourage us in this evening. He is acknowledged as a well-known educator and researcher. We are extremely proud of his contribution towards development of Science, Engineering, and Education.

As a non-profit, non-political, non-religious Professional organization,

AABEA strives to organize various educational, scientific, cultural, and charita-ble programs. Since licensed and well-informed Engineers and Architects enjoy

more career options, AABEA makes strenuous efforts towards members’ suc-cess by conducting FE/PE licensing exam review classes and exam prep classes for the private and government sector jobs, and arranging technical seminars and workshops. The Association also provides scholarships to needy and merito-

rious Engineering and Architectural students of Bangladesh and offer monetary aid to Bangladeshis in need during natural calamities using our limited re-sources.

I also hope that you will enjoy the lively cultural program arranged by the Association. The endeavor and cooperation of all EC members, board of trustee, well wishers, and volunteers were essential to arrange and manage today’s event. I sincerely thank all of you for your assistance and involvement. As always, your

continued interest, support and collaboration will remain the key factors for the success of your Association in implementing all the upcoming events and activi-ties.

May the Bengali New Year convey happiness and prosperity for all of us!

With best regards,

Muhammad Siddiqur Rahman

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTMESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--ELECTELECT

Dear Members:

On the occasion of celebration of Bengali New Year

1420, I congratulate and wish all Tri-State AABEA

members and their families a happy and healthy life.

I also congratulate newly elected Executive Committee

members. Moreover I do not want to leave the oppor-

tunity to give thanks to the outgoing Executive Com-

mittee members for their outstanding activities for the

Engineering community. Regards,

M. Jamsed Ali Khan

MESSAGE FROM THE INAUGURATION CHAIRMESSAGE FROM THE INAUGURATION CHAIR

Dear Members and Guests:

On behalf of the Inauguration Committee of

AABEA, it is my pleasure to welcome you all to to-

day’s program. I want to thank you for joining us to

celebrate the Bengali New Year and inauguration of

the new Executive Committee for 2013-2014 term. I

want to thank everyone who has been involved in

making this program successful.

I want to congratulate the new President, M. Sid-

diqur Rahman, the President-Elect, Jamshed Khan

and all new executive committee members. We are

very confident that under the leadership of the new president, AABEA will

achieve significant progress.

We have designed a very diverse, exciting and a family friendly program

for your entertainment and we are very positive that all of you will enjoy it.

I want to thank you all for your continued participation and support. Be-

cause of your involvement, our program continues to be successful and

memorable. I invite you all to continue to participate and work together

with the new executive committee in making all of our upcoming events

successful.

With best regards,

Mohammad Ekram Ullah

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AABEA Activities in 2011AABEA Activities in 2011--1212

M. Ekram Ullah, M. Rejaul Hoque and Kazi Mostaque Ahmed

On behalf of AABEA 2011-2012 Executive Committee, we wish to extend a deep grati-

tude to all the members. This report will highlight our activities and accomplishments in 2011-2012.

1. Inauguration: On April 16, 2011, AABEA hosted an inauguration ceremony for the 2011-2012 Execu-

tive Committee at Taj Mahal Restaurant, Jamaica, Queens. The event was attended and en-joyed by a large number of AABEA members, friends and families. There was a surplus of

approximately $1,050.00 from this event. 2. Picnics:

AABEA arranged its annual picnics on July 09, 2011 at Bethpage State Park, Farming-

dale, NY, and on June 30, 2012 at Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon, NY. Many AABEA members, friends and families enjoyed the picnics.

3. FE (EIT) Classes: Two sessions of FE (EIT) preparatory classes were conducted within 2011-2012. One

was held in Spring of 2011 at Eastern Realty, Woodside and Fatema Restaurant, Jamaica. The other session was held in Fall of 2012 at 87-92 Parsons Blvd, 2nd Floor, Jamaica. Many

newly immigrant Bangladeshi engineers benefited from these classes. 4. Scholarships:

AABEA sent out letters to six Bangladeshi Universities, including BUET, DUET, KUET, RUET, CUET and BAU, in September 2011, and received scholarship applications

until early 2012. As of May 25, 2012, AABEA received $2,275 scholarship donations and awarded 12 scholarships at $175 each totaling $2,100.

Following the fundraising and scholarship awards on May 25, 2012 for year 2011,

AABEA was busy arranging its annual picnic for June 30, 2012. After the picnic, a question was raised whether to pursue the donors again within such a short time for 2012 scholarship

donations. The matter was deferred for next EC (Executive Committee) meeting and deci-sion. The next Extended Committee meeting was held on 9/7/12. During the meeting, the

key topics were 2012 picnic, a proposed environmental survey, and forming the required election commission to conduct election for 2013-2014 EC. The meeting ended late at apx.

9:15 P.M. Unfortunately, the scholarship matter was not discussed at that meeting. Follow-ing that meeting were the election process, sudden appearance of Hurricane Sandy, and no

EC meeting to this day. As a result, we were unable to award 2012 scholarships. 5. Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2011:

2011 AGM was held on December 25, 2011 at Fatema Restaurant, Jamaica, NY. Due to

the impact of Hurricane Sandy in our lives, time constrains, and per consultation with EC members, there was no AGM in 2012.

6. Technical Seminar: AABEA arranged a technical seminar on October 01, 2011 at NYU-Poly. The theme of

the seminar was Technology and Development in USA and Bangladesh. The keynote speaker was Tauhidul Anwar Khan, former executive member of Bangladesh Joint Rivers

Commission.

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AABEA Activities in 2011AABEA Activities in 2011--1212

7. Job Related Assistance: In 2011, AABEA assisted candidates for NYC Assistant Engineer exam. In 2012,

AABEA conducted preparatory classes for the Housing Inspector, Project Manager and Construction Project Manager civil service exams. With our limited resource and contacts, we also assisted members and a few out of state Bangladeshi engineers with information re-

lated to job openings and other supports. 8. Election for 2013-2014:

The 2011-2012 Executive Committee successfully appointed an election commission and the commission successfully completed its assignment for the Executive Committee of 2013-

2014. The election results were published. 9. Financial Status:

As of January 01, 2011, AABEA fund balance was $5,205.56. On 12/15/2012, the fund balance was $8,186.24. The financial statement for the 2011-2012 period is presented below.

In conclusion, we want to thank all of you, especially our EC and BOT (Board of Trus-

tee) members for your support in achieving the above. We also want to congratulate our newly elected EC members for 2013-2014. We are looking forward to working with the new

EC and sincerely request your continued support.

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Period: January 01, 2011 to December 31, 2012

Description of Items Income

($) Description of Items

Expense ($)

Contributions 4,233.00 Advancement of Science, Engineering & Architectural Education

2,114.70

Inauguration & Borsoboron donation 1,830.00 Scholarship awards for 2011 (KUET has not withdrawn $350)

1,750.00

Eid Reunion donation 300.00 Seminar 364.70

Donation for scholarship 2011 1,775.00 Printing, Publications, Postage etc. 568.33

Other donation 25.00 Web hosting for AABEA.com 308.88

Advertisement 300.00 Mailing Stamps & other office supplies 256.45

Rebate check 3.00 Special Events & Activities 10,959.29

Membership Dues 2,380.00 Inauguration 5,240.00

Membership fees for 2012 1,095.00 Picnic 5,719.29

Membership fees for 2011, 2010 1,285.00 Other Expenses 300.00

Special Events, Activities (fund raising events) 10,310.00 AGM 2011 lunch 300.00

2012 Picnic registration 2,465.00 TOTAL EXPENSES for 2011-2012 13,942.32

2011 Inauguration & Borshoboron registration 4,160.00

2011 Picnic registration 3,135.00

Donation for scholarship 2011 – received at AGM 550.00

TOTAL INCOME for 2011-2012 16,923.00

SURPLUS (Total Income - Total Expense) $ 2,980.68

Beginning Balance of January 2011 $ 5,205.56

Balance at end of 2012 $ 8,186.24

Bank Statement Balance as of 12/15/12 $8,186.24

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Technical Seminar

Organic Molecular Films: Kinetics of Anisotropic Growth Dr. Abdullah Al-Mahboob, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973

April 22, 2013; Monday (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm) T101, IRTT, Lupton Hall, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, NY

IEEE Photonics Society, IEEE Power & Energy Society, Solar Energy Center of Farmingdale

State College, & American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers and Architects

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"যে সবে েবে ত জন্মি ন্ম িংবস েেোণী, যসসে কা ার জি ন্মিণণয় ি’ জান্মি" োিংলার মাটিবত জবি, োিংলার প্রকৃন্মতবত লান্মলত বয়, োিংলার কৃন্মিবত

সঞ্জীন্মেত বয় আজ আমরা গন্মেণত োঙালী। োিংলার য ৌগন্মলক সীমাবরখা অন্মতক্রম কবর আমরা ন্মেশ্ব চবে যেড়ান্মি। ন্মেশ্বসিংসৃ্কন্মতর য াোঁয়ায় আমরা উন্নততর ই, ন্মেশ্বমািে োর প্রয়াস পাই। ন্মকন্তু আমাবের যেকবড় সেণো থাবক োিংলা।

েকু্তরাবে প্রোসী োিংলাবেেী প্রবকৌেলী ও স্থপন্মতবের এ ন্মমলিবমলায় প্রাবণর উচ্ছ্বাস যেমি থাকবে, যতমন্মি থাকবে যগৌরে ও োন্ময়বের কথা। ন্মেজ্ঞাি ও প্রেনু্মক্তর চর্চ্ণ ায় োিংলার ন্মক প্র াে তা যেমি যেখে, যতমন্মি যেখে োঙালী প্রেনু্মক্তন্মেবের ন্মক অেোি ন্মেজ্ঞাি ও সমাবজর উন্নয়বি। আমরা গবেণর সবে সকল োিংলাবেেী প্রবকৌেলী, স্থপন্মত ও প্রেনু্মক্তন্মেেগবির কথা স্নরণ করে োরা ন্মেবশ্বর েুবক োিংলাবেবের সম্মাি অবিক উর্চ্তায় প্রন্মতন্মিত কবরব ি এেিং এখবিা োরা কবর োবিি।

আজবকর ন্মমলিবমলা শুধু োোলীবের িয়, োিংলার সবে ন্মেশ্বসিংসৃ্কন্মতর। োঙালী ও সকল মািেতার জিয শু কামিা।

"েকু্ত কবরা য সোর সবে, মুক্ত কবরা য েন্ধ" -সম্পােক