The Bangladesh Society for Puja and Culture, Inc. (BSPC) is a community-based non-profit organization in Sydney, Australia, serving the Bangladesh community. The Society was founded in 1996. The main objective of the Society is to provide a platform for its members to engage in cultural and religious activities within the community and promote awareness to the broader multicultural Australian society. The Society’s vision is to be the premier organization in Australia for promoting and upholding Bangladeshi culture as a whole. Its mission is to unite the Hindu community and provide a platform for children to learn, celebrate, and promote the religious traditions and heritage of the Hindu community in Bangladesh.
In early 1995, a few young members of the Bangladeshi Hindu community in Sydney and its surrounding areas felt the need for such a platform. The society began celebrating Saraswati and Durga Puja, as well as regular community gatherings. This has formed the basis of the Society’s formation, with the motto “Working together for our culture and values.”
Mission
- to put the community first
- to respect people & their views
- to care for others
- to excel in ethical actions
The Society is governed by an executive committee of 11 members, who are elected annually in accordance with the Society’s Constitution. In addition to sporting, cultural, and religious activities, the Society operates a community school offering classes in language, literature, music, and dance.
Activities
- Organize and celebrate various Puja events (Durga, Kali, Saraswati, etc)
- Celebrate the Rabindra-Nazrul-Sukanta Jayanti
- Organize various musical dance dramas
- Organize picnics, family and sports days
Team
President: Ashoke Roy
Vice President: Asish Kumar Chowdhury
General Secretary: Tapash Kumar Dey
Assistant General Secretary: Dr. Sanjoy Paul
Treasurer: Joydeep Dhar
Cultural Secretary: Susmita Paul Jamy
Education Secretary: Sharmistha Chowdhury
Public Relations Secretary: Payel Roy
Member: Dr. Ashutosh Barai
Member: Dr. Ranjana Sarker
Member: Bipul Roy
Member: Rathindra Nath Dhali (ex-officio)