PACE- Progressive Action for Community Empowerment

09/05/2026

Dear Community Members,
To understand the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI), social media, and misinformation on individuals, families, and communities.

We invite you to participate in a one-hour online focus group discussion and share your thoughts, experiences, and opinions with the research team.
As a token of appreciation, participants will receive a gift card valued at $15 and/or $30, depending on the session.

Please contact Ms Grace Ataguba directly by email ([email protected]) to schedule a session.
Thank you for considering this opportunity.
PACE

09/05/2026

Knowledge and laughter make a great combination—and the following event promises both.
Register today and be part of the conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://duibhubon.ca/announcements/financial-literacy-event-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUJE_FwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMUZLaHZXWDMzOVQ0RmtMRVNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEecpL9Kkn2p7lSAP1D3KUkMpvcuj4ekVz7jRdh8-suey_9P_TeFx3Cg2bYxSE_aem_iSDRWegTvXRvyiOMLDmzVg

Join us at Dui Bhubon's second financial literacy workshop featuring Camila Arcon from YNCU and Aman Rahman, a Bangladeshi comedian.

11/27/2025

On Wednesday, November 25, 2025, Progressive Action for Community Empowerment (PACE) organized a community briefing and outreach event to raise awareness about political engagement and assisted community members with postal voting registration for the upcoming Bangladesh national election.

PACE volunteers actively supported numerous community members in completing their postal ballot registration, ensuring they are able to participate in this historic democratic opportunity. For the first time in Bangladesh's history, expatriate Bangladeshis will be able to vote in the national election from abroad. Eligible Bangladeshis and Bangladeshi-Canadians residing in Canada who are registered voters can log in to the Postal Vote BD app using their Bangladeshi National ID to complete the registration process. Upon successful registration, the official ballot paper will be delivered directly to the voter's address.

PACE believes that engaging in the political process and exercising one's voting rights are empowering acts for any active citizen, contributing to a more transparent and accountable community and country.
Several community members, including PACE board members, attended the event at a local restaurant in the Danforth and Victoria Park area. PACE extends its sincere appreciation to the volunteers and participants for their strong enthusiasm and active involvement in this initiative.

11/24/2025

পোস্টাল ভোটিং এর নিবন্ধনের প্রথম দিনে আজ কানাডার প্রবাসীরা সমস্যার মুখোমুখি হচ্ছেন ।
মোবাইল অ্যাপ্লিকেশন ব্যবহার করে নিবন্ধনের জন্যে প্রয়োজনীয় OTP নম্বর প্রবাসীদের ফোনে (কানাডার সেল নম্বরে) আসছে না। সকাল থেকে অনেকেই এই সমস্যার মুখোমুখি হয়েছেন এবং এ বিষয়ে বিস্তারিত জানতে চেয়েছেন। বাংলাদেশ হাই কমিশন এবং কনসাল জেনারেল অফিস তাদের নিজস্ব social media প্ল্যাটফর্মে এ বিষয়ে সর্বসাধারণকে বিশেষ পরামর্শ দেয়ার বিষয়টি বিবেচনা করতে পারেন।
নির্বাচন কমিশনের অফিসে ফোন করে নম্বরগুলোও বন্ধ পাওয়া গেছে।
অন্যান্যরা ইতোমধ্যে কি ধরণের সমস্যার মুখোমুখি হচ্ছেন জানাবেন।
ধন্যবাদ।

11/24/2025

কানাডায় বসে বাংলাদেশের আসন্ন জাতীয় নির্বাচনে (২০২৬) অংশ নিন। ডাকযোগে ভোটের জন্য নিবন্ধন করতে কমিউনিটির সেবা নিন। বুধবার, নভেম্বর ২৬, বিকেল ৫ টা - রাত ৯ টা। আমাদের স্বেচ্ছাসেবকরা অন স্পট আপনাকে নিবন্ধনে সাহায্য করবেন।
কি কি সঙ্গে আনবেন?
১. জাতীয় পরিচয় পত্র (মূল বা প্রিন্ট কপি)
২. পাসপোর্ট এর কপি
৩. আপনার কানাডার ফোন/সেল নম্বর
৪. আপনার কানাডার পূর্ণাঙ্গ ঠিকানা (যেখানে পোস্টাল ব্যালট পাঠানো হবে)
রেড হট তান্দুরি রেস্টুরেন্ট
3030 Danforth Ave, East York, ON M4C 1N2
বুধবার, নভেম্বর ২৬, বিকেল ৫ টা - রাত ৯ টা।

09/28/2025

Empowered individuals = empowered communities! ✨

Tonight in Toronto, members of the Bangladeshi-origin Canadian community came together for an interactive Financial Literacy Workshop focused on building strong credit histories and managing credit cards wisely.

👏 A big thank you to Mr. Sai Poguluru, entrepreneur with 30+ years of global experience in financial institutions, for facilitating the session. Insights were also shared by Abdullah Al Mahmud, professional banker, and Dr. Mustahid Husain, accomplished anthropologist from the University of Toronto.

🎤 Dr. Mohammad H. Abedin Khan, President of PACE, highlighted the importance of such community-driven initiatives in empowering families and strengthening communities.

This partnership event was jointly organized by the University of Toronto, Conestoga, YNC University, NSERC, PACE- Progressive Action for Community Empowerment , and TV Metro MailTV Metro Mail, and hosted at a local restaurant.
📢 Stay tuned—more workshops are on the way!

09/18/2025

Let's build stronger families, empower ourselves, and take control of our financial future.
Financial Literacy Workshop | 🌟
Saturday, September 29, 2025
Workshop: 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Labongo Fine Dining, Scarborough
- Reserve your spot today—spaces are limited!
A partnership event by the University of Toronto, Conestoga, YNC University, NSERC, PACE, and TV Metro Mail.

06/19/2025

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a seminar on AI and Development at the University of Toronto. Canada isn't just leading in tech — it's showing the world how AI can change lives and support communities.
Meeting so many Bangladeshi-origin researchers and academics leading in this exciting field touched me the most. I briefly talked about PACE and shared our thoughts on empowering the community.

Young Bangladeshi PhD students and researchers shared their amazing AI projects with passion, clarity, and purpose. Their ideas really inspired me to think about how AI can help our communities grow.
Research should not stay inside labs — it should reach the people.
Let's bring the power of knowledge to those who need it most.