Bangladesh Canada Association of Calgary (BCAOC) is a non-political, non-religious and non-profit social organization of Bangladeshi community living in Calgary, Canada. The specific purpose of this association is to help Bangladeshi and Bangladeshi Canadians living in Calgary area to overcome challenges by providing social, cultural, educational and job related information and support through active co-operation among community members in Calgary. The organization runs by an elected body of seven members (president, vice president, general secretary, treasurer, social secretary, cultural secretary, and executive member). BCAOC conducts all its written communications, meeting minutes in English only. All verbal communications are carried out either in English or Bangla.
Aims of Bangladesh Canada Association of Calgary are to
- promote and preserve the History, Culture and Traditions of Bangladesh in Canada
- foster better understanding between the Bangladeshis and Canadians in general
- represent the interest of Bangladeshi community at various levels of government and to other ethnic groups and/or organizations
- acquire and maintain necessary facilities for achieving the objectives of the Association.
Activities
- Social programs: picnic, parenting education, etc.
- Cultural programs: Bangla New Year, music, poetry recitation, etc.
- Sports program: badminton, chess, etc.
BCAOC organizes social and cultural events for Bangladeshi community in Calgary.