1965 - 2005

Dhaka YMCA had celebrated its 40^th Founding Anniversary on 14th October 2005 with due honor and enthusiasm. It was a great and memorable day for Dhaka YMCA. Dhaka YMCA had renewed the commitment of Transforming Youth and Community on that day.

Dhaka YMCA had celebrated this auspicious occasion with a Grand Reception in the evening on that day at the Institute of Diploma Engineers, Kakrail. The Honorable Mayor of Dhaka City Mr.Sadeque Hossain Khoka, MP, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while Most Rev. Paulinus Costa, Archbishop of Dhaka,   Mr. Sudhir Adhikary, President, National Council of Churches of Bangladesh, Mr. J. Alexander,  President, National Council of YMCAs of India and President, National Council of YMCAs of Bangladesh were present as the Special Guests at the occasion.President of Dhaka YMCA presided over the ceremony. 

Similar Program was held in the morning of the same day at the Mirpur Program Center of Dhaka YMCA commemorating the contributions of the members, leaders, professionals and community participants. Mr. Joyanta Adhikary, Executive Director, Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh, was present as a Chief Guest while Mr. Albert P. Costa, President, The Metropolitan Christian Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. and National General Secretary were present as a Special Guests.

A cultural soiree was presented at the occasion, by the cultural troupe of Dhaka YMCA. Renowned folk singer of the country Mr. Kiron Chandra Roy and Mrs Chandana Mazumder, performed in the evening. .

A colorful souvenir was also published to mark the occasion.

Most Rev. Archbishop Paulinus Costa

Honorable Mayor, Sadeque Hossain Khoka

Mr. J. Alexander, and Mr. Shudhir Adhikary

 Most Rev. Bishop B.D.Mondal & Ms. Maya Hilton