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