The University of Idaho’s annual Bangladesh Night will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 5-7 p.m. in the International Ballroom of the Pitman Center.
The event, hosted by the Bangladesh Association of Students and Scholars, will feature entertainment from singers and dancers. For people who wish to join in on the festivities, there will be a dance floor at the end of the night. Traditional Bangladeshi dishes including, but not limited to, chicken masala and various curries will be served for dinner and dessert. Vegetarian options will be available.
“[We’re] summarizing what our country, our culture, our food is in just two hours, which is tough to do, but we try our best,” said Syed Masum, vice president of BASS, in an interview with The Argonaut.
According to Masum, planning for the event started long ago, with advertising and room reservations taking place months in advance. The preparation of food for the event also needed to be taken into consideration.
“None of us are professional chefs, of course, but we try to make it as authentic as possible and also make sure it’s not too spicy…so everyone can enjoy the food,” said Masum. “Food is one of the biggest attractions in Bangladesh Night, but people also enjoy how we showcase our culture in front of everyone so many thousands of miles away. [Our main] goal is just to showcase what we are and what we are about.”
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/202-events/bangladesh-night-2025.
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