Accomplishments

Our Past Accomplishments

2022 Accomplishments

  • Received as donations: $100k+
  • Awarded over 250 college students in 50 different colleges in Bangladesh: Each student received $250
  • Awarded over 80 university students for their first degree in science, business, humanities, engineering, and medical fields: Each student received $650
  • Held two important events:
    • April 2022: Cbet held a courtesy Iftar Dinner program for 400 guests
    • October 23: CBET held a courtesy Lunch at the SNMC Community Hall for 250 guests
  • Awarded 10 scholarships to Ottawa high school graduates: Each scholarship was worth $500
  • Awarded 6 scholarships to three institutions:
    • Carleton University: 2 scholarships, each worth $1000
    • Ottawa University: 2 scholarships, each worth $1000
    • Algonquin College: 2 scholarships, each worth $1000
  • Organized 2 online events:
    • Local scholars discussed handling school curriculum for children and parents
    • Quran Reflections for school children under the supervision of local scholars and the school principal
  • Algonquin College: 2 scholarships, each worth $700

2021 Accomplishments

  • CBET was able to award 305 scholarships to college students in Bangladesh at a value of $200 each
  • awarded 87 scholarships of $500 each to students in Bangladesh attending public universities
  • awarded two scholarships worth $500 each to high school students in Canada

2020 Accomplishments

  • CBET was able to award 335 scholarships to college students in Bangladesh at a value of $200 each
  • awarded 20 scholarships of $500 each to students in Bangladesh attending public universities
  • awarded one scholarship worth $500 to a high school student in Canada

2019 Accomplishments

  • CBET was able to award 300 scholarships in Bangladesh at a value of $200 each
  • awarded 5 scholarships of $500 each to high school students in Ottawa
  • awarded 1 scholarship each to a student at Carleton University, OttawaU, and Algonquin College at a value of $300 per year

2018 Accomplishments

  • CBET was able to award 245 scholarships in Bangladesh to 49 institutions and 5 scholarships of $500 each to students in Ottawa
  • Acquired Moneris debit machine
  • Developed CBET donation app
  • 2018 Ramadan Fundraising drive fetched over $50,000

2017 Accomplishments

  • CBET was able to award 273 scholarships of Taka 10,000 each in Bangladesh to 55 institutions and 5 scholarships in Ottawa of $500 each
  • Redesigned e-Magazine with hotlinks and graphics
  • Substantial growth in CBET mailing list exceeding 2000
  • Renewed Tax software to issue tax receipts at very low cost
  • Networked by attending fundraising dinners for different organizations
  • Organized Picnic & BBQ and fun activities at Andrew Haydon park
  • Iftar organized by directors’ person fund at SNMC with 475 guests
  • 2017 Ramadan fundraising drive fetched over $30,000
  • Organized Pitha festival & youth conference at SNMC
  • Organized Professional Networking event

2016 Accomplishments

  • CBET was able to award 163 scholarships of Taka 10,000 each in Bangladesh to 34 institutions and 5 scholarships in Ottawa of $500 each
  • Renewed Tax software, Charity tool, to issue tax receipts
  • Networked by attending fundraising dinners for different organizations
  • 2016 Ramadan fundraising drive fetched over $30,000
  • Organized Pitha festival & youth conference at SNMC
  • Automation to send email invitation to community members

2015 Accomplishments

  • Awarded 112 scholarships in Bangladesh each of Taka 10,000 and 7 scholarships in Ottawa of $250 each
  • Restructured Canadian Dream e-Magazine
  • Renewed tax receipt software
  • Large turnout at 2015 CBET community Iftar – about 200 guests were present
  • 2015 Ramadan fundraising drive was a huge success
  • Established Rogers TV program “Window Bangladesh”
  • CBET BOD supported the Odawa Native Friendship Center
  • Issuing of Community Volunteer hours for High School students
  • Successful first ever “Pitha Utsob” community event
  • Recognized 5 Outstanding Community Volunteers

2014 Accomplishments

  • Awarded 80 scholarships, each of Taka 10,000 or $150 in 16 colleges in Bangladesh.
  • Awarded 9  Appreciation awards, each of $150 to Ottawa Gatineau High School Graduates

2013 Accomplishments

  • CBET achieved Charity and non-profit status
  • First Annual fund Raising Dinner, raised over $10,000
  • Awarded 5 Volunteer appreciation awards to community members