BANGLADESH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA PRELIMINARY PROGRAM Thursday, August 3 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Registration 7:00 pm to 12:00 mn Snacks / buffet dinner / finger foods available 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Stores and booths open for shopping 8:00 pm to 12:00 mn Members night Cultural Program by members and their family Children s Program Friday, August 4 7:30 am to 8:00 am Continental breakfast prior to CME program ( for CME registrants only ) 8:00 am to 12:30 pm Scientific Session oral and poster presentation 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm Lunch break 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Healthcare in Bangladesh, Science, Technology and Business 6:00 pm to 12:00 mn Riverboat cruise with dinner and live entertainment. A one of a kind experience with live Jazz and Blues, magic show and live rock band for youth. For details visit www.detroitprincess.com Saturday, August 5 7:30 am to 8:00 am Continental breakfast prior to CME program ( for CME registrants only ) 8:00 am to 12:30 pm Scientific Session oral and poster presentation 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Research Forum ( lunch will be served ) 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Presentation by physicians who have served in Bangladesh recently 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Business Meeting of BMANA and presentation of special projects undertaken by BMANA members in Bangladesh 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Reception/ Annual Dinner 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Presentations 9:00 pm to 1:00 am Gala Evening / Cultural program Program of BMANA Alliance: To be announced College Alumni and Class reunions: To be announced. 200 capacity room available on Sunday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please contact convener by July 13.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE BMANA ANNUAL CONVENTION President, BMANA Ehsanur Rahman, MD ( easerahman@comast.net ) Secretary, BMANA Nazmul H. Khan,MD ( nhkhan@mail.com ) Treasurer, BMANA Maksud Chowdhury, MD ( mchowdhury55@yahoo.com ) Convener Sunil Das, MD ( das48306@comcast.net ) Joint Conveners Abul F. Islam, MD ( afi0179@aol.com ) M. A. Jabbar, MD ( mjabbar1@hurleymc.com ) Nazmul Haque, MD ( nhaque@aol.com ) Debasish Mridha, MD Abedur Rahman, MD Medical Director, CME Nazmul Haque,MD ( nhaque@aol.com ) Chairman, Cruise Committee M. Nurul Amin, MD Chairman, Science, Technology & Business Forum Safiul Hasan, MD ( shasan@comcast.net ) Chairman, Cultural committee Ahmedul Hasan, MD ( ahmedul@hotmail.com ) Children s Program Coordinator Ruqsana Polly Ahmed ( sjakirahmed@hotmail.com ) Chairman, Reception Committee Sabbir Ahmed, MD Chairman, Publication & Media Committee Syed Showkat Hossain,MD ( syedshossain@comcast.net ) Exhibition / Stalls Shibani Das ( das48306@comcast.net )
THE BANGLADESH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCATION : Detroit Marriot, Renaissance Center Detroit, Michigan 48243 DATES : August 3 August 6, CONVENOR : HOTEL : Sunil Das, MD President, Michigan Chapter, BMANA Tel : 248 475-9476 E mail: das48306@comcast.net Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Center Located on the Detroit River Short taxi ride from Detroit Metropolitan Airport Room rates are: $ 109/ night for single, double, triple and quad $ 177/ night for junior suite $ 357/ night for deluxe suite $ 25 for additional person Rates subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15%) Reservation cut-off date for group rate is Thursday, July 13 th Call Marriott Reservations at 800 228 9290 and ask for BMANA PARKING : Self Parking $ 15 / day Valet Parking $ 20/ day with in and out privileges
BANGLADESH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA DUES / REGISTRATION FEES / TICKETS Annual BMANA membership dues : General members $ 50.00 Life members 0 Residents and fellows $ 25.00 Registration fees for Convention : $ 100.00 Annual Dinner and Cultural Program : Adults $ 75 / person Children ( served in different room ) $ 20 / person Riverboat Cruise, dinner and Entertainment Adults $ 70 / person Children ( 2 15 yrs ) $ 35 / person Children ( under 2 yrs ) Free Please purchase your Annual Dinner and Cruise tickets by June 30,. Due to limited capacity, any request for these tickets after that date will depend on availability. Prepaid tickets will be distributed at the time of registration. Please note that refunds cannot be made. The Detroit River is considered international waters and to board the cruise boat you will need a photo ID such as a passport or driver s licence. Checks should be made payable to BMANA and sent to: Maksud Chowdhury, MD Treasurer, BMANA 4250 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 17 Bethpage, NY 11714-5707 Tel : 516-796 4245 Email : mchowdhury55@yahoo.com
CME PROGRAM BANGLADESH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA This year s program promises to be bigger and better than in the past. Dr. Nazmul Haque from Michigan and the members of the organizing committee from the Michigan Chapter are working tirelessly to present elaborate sessions. Please contact Dr. Haque if you wish to be a speaker or have any suggestions. The number of slots are few and the CME committee will have the final say in selecting speakers. Dr. Nazmul Haque can be reached at : 6302 Branford, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Tel : 248-668-9953 Email : nhaque@aol.com FORUM ON HEALTHCARE IN BANGLADESH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS We are hoping to get a better understanding of the scenario in Bangladesh and how Bangladeshi American healthcare professionals can become meaningfully involved in participating in that system. Dr. Safiul Hasan is setting up that program. Please contact him with any suggestions. Dr. Safiul Hasan can be reached at : 1208 Hidden Lake Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 Tel : 248-433-9600 Email : shasan@comcast.net MEMBERS CULTURAL PROGRAM As in the past, this is the program to showcase you and your family s talents. Dr. Ahmedul Hasan ( Rusho ) is in charge of this segment. Please contact him if you wish to participate or if you have any suggestions. Dr. Ahmedul Hasan can be reached at : 21671 Westbrook Court, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Tel : 313-882-5352 Email : ahmedul@hotmail.com CHAPTER / ALUMNI / CLASS REUNION To arrange rooms for these meetings please contact the convener by July 13,