BSCF CANADA: Bangladesh Socio-Cultural Forum of Canada is a non-profit organization devoted to promote Awareness and Social Heritage of Bangladeshi Culture in Montreal, Canada.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
The organization was founded in 2006, since then BSCF has been providing a wide range of cultural and social activities and services to the Bangladeshi community in Montreal. BSCF is working with many other communities to assist the community of Montreal in the build of a multi ethnic platform within and its surrounding areas
Our goal is to better integrate the Bangladeshi community with the society of Quebec and to reach out cultural communities so as to achieve greater harmony and collaboration
BANGLA MELA: It is commonly used to describe a large gathering of people celebrating their culture, tradition and heritage – a fair or a festival.
BRIEF HISTORY: The first Bangla Mela Montreal took place in 2008, produced and organized by Bangladesh Socio-Cultural Forum of Canada (BSCF Canada). Bangla Mela is an artistically led celebration of Bangladeshi culture and creativity. It is the most prestigious Mela in Montreal to commission new work and it provides a platform for emerging Bangladeshi Canadian artists as well as bringing traditional and classical art forms to a wider audience. Critically acclaimed, the Bangla Mela features the best in of family entertainment such as Mela stalls, food core, live music, kids activities, fashion show, traditional dances, instruments play, exhibitions, documentary display, poetry reciting, drama, comedy, be who you wants to, DJ and with a third of the audience from non-Bangladeshi communities, it is a truly inter-cultural family event with something for every generation of every community.
BSCF Canada – Bangla Mela (Montreal)
Event: Bangla Mela Montreal 2025
The 8th annual Bangla Mela will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 1 PM 9 PM.
Location: Martin-Luther-King Park, 3533 Avenue Kent, Montréal, QC H3S 2T3 This is a free-entry, family-friendly festival celebrating Bangladeshi culture, hosted by BSCF Canada
Highlights of Bangla Mela
Live performances: Bengali music, dance, poetry recital, classical and modern art forms.
Cultural showcase: Traditional fashion show, kite flying, kids’ events, exhibitions.
Local vendors & stalls: Food, crafts, books, clothing, art—and a platform for emerging artists.
Strong multicultural engagement—nested within Montreal’s diverse mosaic.
Create a unique opportunity for our guest to experience Bangladeshi culture and traditions. At the same time shop for their upcoming events, eat traditional delicacy and celebrate with pride.
Other than celebrations, it also aims to gain the recognition of fellowship with non Bangladeshi participants.
Devoted to promote awareness and social heritage of Bangladeshi culture in Canada. Audience target of Bangla Mela 2025 is approximately 5,000 thousands spectators comprising of students, parents, young professionals, dignitaries and community leaders from different communities.
