BAFA is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization, EIN 47-5660177
One of our objectives is to do charitable and philanthropic works as resources allow, e.g. – helping community members in time of needs, e.g. jobs, sickness, funerals etc.; helping new community members to settle in; and providing occasional aid to underprivileged people of Bangladesh in education, employment, disaster relief ….
The flooding in Bangladesh has intensified, with recent reports from Prothom Alo highlighting the severity of the situation. According to their latest update, “The disaster management and relief ministry has reported that 357 unions across eight districts have been inundated, resulting in the deaths of two individuals—one in Feni’s Fulgazi upazila and the other in Brahmanbaria.” You can stay updated on current news by visiting these major news sources: ( Reuters: Bangladesh Floods Affect Nearly Three Million, CNN: Flooding in Sylhet, Prothom Alo: Local News on Bangladesh Floods, and The Daily Star: Flood Pictures from Bangladesh).
We urge you to step forward and support the flood victims during this critical time. For information on our past efforts, please visit:
In line with our commitment to transparency, we ensure that your donation will directly aid those in need, with no overhead costs deducted. Our fundraising campaign will be open until August 31, 2024.
Please contribute by clicking this donate button :
or by contacting the following volunteers:
Sohel Ahmed (347-324-4844), Abdullah Khan Tushar (347-423-1086), Zabed Manir (518-932-2041), Tania Manir (518-330-8776), Dr Humayun Kabir (518-779-4544), Sonjoy Sikder (518-423-3378), Mohammed Forhad (347-217-8980), Mizanur Rahman Prodhan (518-542-0031), Rahim Badshah (845-392-7021), Dliruba Koli (518-522-3938), Abul Basar (518-522-9036), Moshiur Rahman Sohel (929-335-8282) and/or Sumita Dey (518-362-6249)
Fundraiser For the Flood Victims of Bangladesh
বুধবার ,২৭ জুলাই, ২০২২, বাংলাদেশি আমেরিকান ফাউন্ডেশন অফ আলবানী (বাফা) নিউইয়র্কের উদ্যোগে বন্যায় ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত ১১৭ পরিবারকে আড়াই হাজার করে ২ লাখ ৯৩ হাজার টাকা বিতরণ করা হয়। বিতরণ করেন সিলেটের বিশিষ্ট ব্যবসায়ী অ্যাডভোকেট জাকির আহমদ I
Please Visit this Link for Details: https://www.nybafa.org/floodvictims
২৩ জুলাই ২০২২,বাফার পক্ষ থেকে ফেঞ্চুগঞ্জের স্থানীয় আলী হোসেন ও এনামুল গনী বাবলু সহযোগীতায় বন্যায় ক্ষতিগ্রস্থ ১৫০ পরিবারকে ২ হাজার টাকা করে ৩ লক্ষ টাকা নগদ অর্থ বিতরণ বিতরন করা হয়।
Please Visit this Link for Details: https://www.nybafa.org/floodvictims
Closed on May 2, 2020; we are closing our event. As of today, we raised $4,158
Today is May 2, 2020; we are closing our event. As of today, we raised $4,158. We will transfer these funds to Soho-Joddha and Bidyanondo within the next few days. We will keep you posted.
We are expressing our heartfelt appreciation for your donation to this humanitarian cause. Every penny of your generous donation makes a gigantic difference in someone’s life.
We also like to thank all volunteers who came forward to help us with this humanitarian cause. May Almighty bless all.
May Almighty keep us safe.
Sept 7, 2017: দিনাজপুরের বিরল উপজেলায় বনার্তদের মাঝে বাফার পক্ষ থেকে নগদ
অর্থ বিতরণের ভিডিও
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Fund Raising for Flood Victims in Bangladesh 2019
Dear Community Members,
Recent Flooding in Bangladesh has gotten worse; over 3 million people have been already affected in 21 Districts, mostly in the Brahmaputra river basin. We cannot help them all, but collectively, we can help some. Our responsibility is to the victims and the land we originated from.
Previously, we distributed your donations most transparently and efficiently through local administration and volunteers. In 2017, we raised and distributed Tk.5,05,000 among 505 flood victim families (Tk.1000 each family).
Following our established policies, we will confirm that your donation reaches to the real victims with no or negligible overhead cost. Our fundraising will continue until July 31, 2019.
Please contribute by clicking this donate button or by contacting the following volunteers:
Ratan Huda (646-824-9504), Sohel Ahmed (347-324-4844), Abdullah Khan Tushar (347-423-1086), Zabed Manir (518-932-2041), Humayun Kabir (518-779-4544), Sonjoy Sikder (518-423-3378), Mizan Prodhan (518-542-0031), Taufiq Badal (646-552-2193), Tania Manir (518-330-8776) and/or Diju Rahman (917-257-2973).
We will keep you posted on updates.
Sincerely,
Modasser Hussain, Chairman
Tania Manir, President
Bangladeshi American Foundation of Albany (BAFA)
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দিনাজপুরের বিরল উপজেলায় বনার্তদের মাঝে বাফার পক্ষ থেকে নগদ অর্থ বিতরণের ভিডিও , Sept 7, 2017
130 flood victim families of Biral Upazila, Dinajpur received Tk.1000 each, September 17, 2017
130 flood victim families of Biral Upazila, Dinajpur received Tk.1000 each. A total of 1.3 Lakh Taka, funded by BAFA, was distributed among the flood victims by Biral Upazila UNO and ADM, Dinajpur on September 7, 2017. We would like to thank the local organizers and all those who have donated through BAFA. This ends our relief work for the victims of the recent devastating flood in Bangladesh. BAFA has distributed a total of Tk. 505,000 among 505 flood victims of Lalmonirhat, Naogaon and Dinajpur districts.
200 flood victim families of Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazilla received Tk.1000 each, August 31, 2017
200 flood victim families of Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazilla received Tk.1000 each. A total of 2 lakh Taka, funded by BAFA, was distributed among the flood victims by Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazilla Parishad on August 31, 2017. The Upazilla and Union Parishad Chairmen were present in this Relief Program. We would like to thank all those who have donated through BAFA. Second phase of our Relief Program is scheduled on September 1, 2017 before Eid at Naogaon Pouroshova, Naogaon.
Local Businessman Set An extraordinary Example, Aug 27, 2017
দেশের বন্যাদুর্গত মানুষের টানে দোকানে দোকানে সাহায্যের বাক্স রেখে এবং দ্বারে দ্বারে ঘুরে অর্থ সংগ্রহের অনন্য দৃষ্টান্ত স্থাপন করেছেন নিউ ইয়র্কের আলবানী সিটি প্রবাসী জনাব মোহাম্মদ শাহজাহান। তিনি, তাঁর ছোট ভাই হাফিজ, রেস্টুরেন্ট জুয়েল অফ ইন্ডিয়া, রেস্টুরেন্ট কারী হাউজ এবং আলবেনী সিটির বাংলাদেশী প্রবাসীরা মিলে প্রায় $২৫০০ অর্থ সংগ্রহ করেছেন। উল্লেখ্য আলবেনীর বাংলাদেশী জনগোষ্ঠি অন্যান্য বড় শহরের তুলনায় সংখ্যায় অনেক অনেক কম। এই অর্থের বিরাট একটি অংশ জনাব শাহজাহান নিজেই দান করেছেন। আমরা ওনাকে জোর করে রাজী করিয়ে কিছু ছবি তুলেছি আপনাদের সাথে শেয়ার করার জন্যে। আমরা অনেকেই মনে করি দান খয়রাত গোপনে করা উচিত। এটা যেমন সত্য তেমনি ধর্মে মানবসেবায় প্রতিযোগীতাকে উৎসাহিত করা হয়েছে। আমাদের ধারণা তার এই মহৎ উদ্যোগে উৎসাহিত হয়ে ভবিষ্যতে আরো অনেকেই মানবসেবায় এগিয়ে আসবেন। (নীচের ছবিগুলোতে জনাব শাহজাহান অফ হোয়াইট পলো গেঞ্জী পরে রয়েছেন)
Fund Raising For Flood Victims in Bangladesh, August 18, 2017
Around 4 million people are affected by recent flood in Bangladesh. As of August 17, approximately 532,000 houses and 310,000 hectares of crops are damaged. We cannot help them all, but collectively, we can help some for sure. This is our responsibility to the victims and the land where we originated from. Our fund raising for the flood victims will continue until August 27, 2017. Please contribute by visiting: www.paypal.me/nybafa or by contacting the following volunteers:
Mizan Prodhan (518-542-0031), Ratan Huda (646-824-9504), Humayun Kabir (518-779-4544), Sonjoy Sikder (518-423-3378), Zabed Manir (518-932-2041) or Abdullah Khan Tushar (347-423-1086).
Sincerely,
Bangladeshi American Foundation of Albany (BAFA)
Mashrur Khan (Iftee), a youngster of our community, has donated his one day's of salary for the flood victims in Bangladesh. Please see his email below. Iftee has set an extraordinary example for all of us. Please join us to admire his generosity for his motherland.
Sincerely,
Board of Trustees, BAFA
From: "Mashrur Khan" <******************>
Date: Aug 22, 2017 4:01 PM
Subject: Donation for Flood Victims in Bangladesh
To: <bccatalbany@gmail.com>
Cc:
Good afternoon,
I acquired knowledge of the horrific flood that recently occurred in Bangladesh. I admire the initiative of BAFA to raise funds for the flood victims, as I think we owe it to the people of our motherland. I would like to donate my one day's salary, $50, to help support the victims. It may not be a significant donation, but collectively I believe we can make a tremendous contribution.
Thanks,
Iftee
Hurricane Mathew Relief Effort for Haiti 2016
We would like to thank you for joining us in Hurricane Mathew Relief Effort for Haiti. Besides your direct donation online, BAFA volunteers collected bottled waters from our very kind neighborhood and placed them in State designated donation bins. One of BAFA's main goals is to encourage our kids to be involved helping humanity in need. A nine year old kid named Naura (daughter of Abdullah Khan Tushar) stepped up in this relief effort and collected donations in her neighborhood and supermarkets. Please be with us and together we will encourage more Naura involved in the society representing our values.
For relief effort photos please see links below: