Bangladesh Puja & Cultural Society of South Australia Inc. (BPCSSA), based in Adelaide, was founded in 2011. The society was established by Bangladeshi Hindu communities who migrated to Australia. Its primary objective is to preserve and practice Hindu beliefs and traditions, as well as cultural heritage and the Bangla language, and foster a sense of community among its members. The Society also aims to share our Bangla cultural and Hindu ideological beliefs with other community members to foster harmonious social bonds within the Australian Multicultural Society Framework.
Vision and Motto
Vision: To uphold puja and culture for future generations, striving for excellence in all endeavors.
Motto: “A Journey with Passion and Respect for our Culture and Values” – emphasizing collaborative effort with passion and mutual respect to achieve societal objectives.
Mission
- Prioritize community interest over personal interest.
- Respect other members and their views.
- Maintain harmonious relationships within and beyond the Society.
- Uphold societal integrity through trustworthiness, honesty, and tolerance.
The Objectives
Bangladesh Puja & Cultural Society of South Australia (BPCSSA) aims to achieve the following objectives:
- The Society is a non-profit and non-political organization.
- Its objective is to promote Bangla culture, tradition, and the Hindu teaching of tolerance and co-existence with other communities.
- The Society organizes puja, cultural programs, sporting events, social gatherings, seminars, and Bangla language classes.
- It liaises with other community associations and societies to exchange views, share experiences, and preserve a common heritage.
- The Society aims to serve the common interests of Bangladeshi people residing in South Australia by liaising with the various levels of the Australian Government and Non-Government Organisations.
- The Society publishes and circulates news, journals, periodicals, books, booklets, leaflets, and other materials in both print and digital formats, including on its websites.
- It provides logistical and other assistance to new or recent arrivals from Bangladesh in settling in Australia.
- The Society may undertake any other activities to further its objectives.
Membership
Bangladesh Puja & Cultural Society of South Australia offers Full and Associate membership.
- Full Member
(a) A Bangladeshi national or Bangladeshi descendant who is Hindu by religion and who is living in Australia.
(b) Spouse or family member(s) of a Full Member, irrespective of national origin or religion.
- Associate Member
(a) Any person who is either a Bangladeshi, Australian, or a national of any other country living in Australia.
(b) Spouse or family member(s) of an Associate Member, irrespective of national origin or religion.
Members have access to the following events:
Krishna Janmashtami (Members Only)
Holi (Members Only)
Durga Puja (Free for All)
Kali Puja (Members only)
Saraswati Puja (Members Only)
Pohela Boishak & Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti (Variations)
BPCSSA Annual Birthday (Members Only)
Annual General Meeting (Members Only)
Family Membership: A$130
Single Membership: A$65
The non-paying membership status will be changed to Non-Subscriber Member if any outstanding membership fee is not paid by October 1st of each year.
Team
President: Dr. Tripti Kana Dey
Vice-President: Tapash Roy Chowdhury
General Secretary: Hillol Das
Treasurer: Dr. Bhabananda Biswas
Cultural Secretary: Dr. Deb Prasad Deb
Public Relations Secretary: Udoyon Das
EC Member: Shukla Saha
EC Member: Eva Chanda
EC Member: Sanchoita Sarker