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Introduction
It was decided in the millennium Bengal Studies Conference that the 37th Bengal Studies Conference would be held in Bangladesh in 2005. It is a great pleasure to announce that Stamford University, Bangladesh has been selected as Host University for the next 37th Bengal Studies Conference as Stamford has the capability to provide better services and experience to host such a grand conference. President and Vice Chancellor of the university Dr. M. A. Hannan Feroz will be welcoming delegates from different organizations interested in different fields of the Bengali-speaking people of Bangladeshi origin all over the world.
Traditionally Bengal Studies Conference has always been hosted by institution of higher learning in the USA and Canada. It will be hosted for the first time in South Asia by Stamford University, Bangladesh in the almost 38 years history of Bengal Studies Conference.
The unique thing about Bengal Studies Conference is that every year it takes decision at the Conference Business Meeting about the venue and academic sponsorship of the next Bengal Studies Conference. This is the reason why this conference has always been purely academic in form and character for the development of educational and technological sectors in Bangladesh without having any political color whatsoever.
All previous Bengal Studies Conferences were hosted by the following world renowned universities: University of Harvard, University of Columbia, University of Chicago, University of California, University of Duke, University of North Carolina, University of Maryland, University of Georgetown, Michigan State University, University of Illinois, University of Kansas, University of Missouri, University of Pennsylvania, University of Suny New York, University of Wisconsin and University of Toronto (Canada).
A Brief History of Bengal Studies Conference
The idea of a conference on Bengal Studies was first discussed by Rachel R. Vanmeter (Van Baumer), Palph Nicholas and Anjishnu Roy at Michigan State University in 1965. A Bengali colloquium was held that year with the support of William Ross, Director of Asian Studies, and highlighted by the presence of Professor T.W. Clark of London University. Edward Dimock, Jr. of the University of Chicago, guided the Bengal Studies group for many years and the conference has been holding every year since 1965 except one year. Ralph Nicholas took over from Ed Dimock for the last several years. Now Clint Seely has joined him to direct the course of the Bengal Studies Group.
Traditionally Bengal Studies Conference has always been hosted by institution of higher learning in the USA and Canada. It will be hosted for the first time in South Asia by Stamford University Bangladesh in the 38 years history of Bengal Studies Conference.
Host of The 37th Bengal Studies Conference
Stamford University Bangladesh, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka
Events of the conference
Seminar, discussion, cultural program, river cruise and Dhaka city tour
Participants
Delegates from different organizations interested in different fields of the Bengali-speaking people from all over the world
Registration
The intended conferees should send their conference fees US $100 (By November 30, 2004), which will include registration, accommodation, 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner. At the conclusion, conferees will be treated to cultural functions and river cruise by the host. Please send your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and area of interest.
Presentation of Papers
Selected conference papers are carefully edited for publication in theme volumes under the auspices of the host university publications. The 37th Bengal Studies Conference will be held during January 04 - 06, 2005. With every proposal an abstract must be submitted. The proposers should use e-mail address of Stamford University, Bangladesh for transmissions of their proposals accompanied by appropriate abstracts. The last date for submission of panel, papers, and round table proposals will be May 15, 2004. The proposer should use e-mail address of Stamford University, Bangladesh for transmission of their proposals accompanied by appropriate abstracts.
Rates for Sponsor & Advertisement
Banner Sponsor
Platinum sponsor : $ 10,000.00
Gold sponsor : $ 7,000.00
Silver sponsor : $ 5,000.00
Advertisement Rates for the Conference Souvenir
Back cover (color) : $ 1,000.00
Back inside cover (color) : $ 700.00
Full page (color) : $ 500.00
Full page (b/w) : $ 300.00
Half page (color) : $ 300.00
Half page (b/w) : $ 200.00
Paper Size : 8” / 10.5”
Individual Contribution
Patron : $ 5,000.00
{Patron will get 3 nights hotel accommodation for 4 persons at Hotel Sonargaon, 3 dinners, registration, Dhaka city tour, full page (color) advertisement and VIP seat}
Donor : $ 1,000
{Donor will get 3 nights hotel accommodation for 2 persons, 3 dinners, registration, Dhaka city tour, half page (color) advertisement, VIP seat}
Please Make Check Payable to
Stamford University Bangladesh
Or
Stamford Group – USA
Address
1. 37th Bengal Studies Conference
Stamford University Bangladesh
House # 36, Road # 9/A, Dhanmondi R/A
Dhaka 1209, Bangladesh
Tel# (88-02) -9116108, 8124556, 8119956
Fax# (88-02)- 8119956
E-mail: stamford@aitlbd.net, admission@stamford.ws, stamforduniversity@stamford.ws
Website: www.stamford-edu.org, www.stamford.ws, www.stamforduniversity.net
2. 37th Bengal Studies Conference
Stamford Group-USA
37-13, 74 St., Jackson Heights. NY 11372, USA
Tel.: 718-335-4777, Fax: 718-335-4528
E-mail: SUCG@aol.com, info@stamford-university.org
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