Prantik

Bengali Association of the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Four Prantik Photos
Prantik at a glance
  • Established: 1973
  • Purpose: Non-profit organization for the promotion of Bengali culture and community charities
  • Annual events and attendance:
    • Durga Puja
    • Saraswati Puja
    • Picnic
    • Holiday Party
  • Other activities supported:
    • Conferences, local performances,
    • Charitable causes in US and Bengal
  • 2018-2019 Elected Committee:
    • Sarmistha Adhya,Roopa Biswas,
    • Debita Basu, Deepanita Santosh

Please pause to remember:

Avishek Sengupta, 1984-2013

Memorial services for Avi were held at Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, in Odenton, MD, on Thursday, April 25th, 2013, at 1PM, followed by a reception in Avi's honor at the Malik family residence. All were encouraged to come and share memories of Avi.

Bimal Pal

The viewing for Dr. Bimal Pal, a founding member of Prantik, was held at Schimunek Funeral Home in Bel Air, MD, on Thursday, November 29, 2012, from 1-3 PM and 5-7 PM. A memorial service was conducted by their family priest at 7 PM, followed by a light dinner. The cremation service was held at Atlantic Crrematory, LLC, in Glen Burnie, Maryland, on December 1, 2012, at 4 PM, with a service conducted by Dr. Bidhan Bandyopadhyay.

Nilima Mazumder

The funeral for Mrs. Nilima Mazumder was held on May 26, 2012, at Peaceful Alternatives, in Timonium, MD, from 10:30 AM. Gathering of family and friends was at Padonia Park Club, in Cockeysville, MD at 1PM. The Mazumder Family requests that instead of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

Sisir Ray

Prantik’s Ex-President Dr. Sisir Ray passed away on Nov 3, 2014. "Dr. Sisir K. Ray Memorial Scholarship Fund" has been established at Coppin State University. Checks should be made payable to Coppin State University Development Foundation, Inc. (Memo: Sisir Ray Fund) and mailed to 2216 River Terrace Court, Ellicott City, MD 21043.

Pranab Haldar

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Pranab Haldar, known to us as Pareshda, passed away on the night of Dec 13, 2014.He was a founder member of Prantik and worked tirelessly to make Prantik an organization that provides the best for its members. He was a principal writer of Prantik’s by laws and was a highly talented artist. The Halder family requests donation to Alzheimer's Organization in memory of Pareshda. Checks should be made payable to Alzheimer's Organization, 1850 York RD, suite no. D, Timonium, MD 21093