The Bangladesh-American Society of Greater Houston (BASGH) is a non-profit and non-political organization of the Bangladeshi Houston-based community.
The organization was formed
- to provide for the intellectual, cultural, physical, social, spiritual, and civic welfare of people of Bangladeshi origin
- to promote understanding, goodwill, and appreciation of the cultures of Bangladesh among all persons regardless of color, creed, race, religion, and national origin
- to promote Bengali-American relations
- to promote cultural exchange with other groups, organizations, or institutions interested in Bangla culture
- to facilitate the activities of other professionals, students, or any other group of Bangladeshis
Mission:
BASGH is a non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to:
- Promote Bangladeshi people’s intellectual, cultural, physical, social, spiritual, and civic welfare.
- Foster understanding and goodwill among people of all backgrounds.
- Strengthened Bangladeshi-American relations.
- Engage in cultural exchange with other organizations.
- Support the activities of other Bangladeshi organizations.
Goals and Objectives:
BASGH aims to provide:
A platform for community members to express their concerns and exchange ideas.
Opportunities for distinguished speakers to share their insights.
Resources for education, such as libraries, museums, and exhibitions.
A center for learning Bangla language, art, and folklore.
A space for cultural enrichment and community engagement.
Programs to instill Bangladeshi values in children and youth.
Recognition for individuals, associations, or institutions contributing to the Bangladeshi community.
Scholarships and educational support.
Governance:
BASGH is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors. Five new members are elected to replace five retiring members every year, ensuring a rotating membership. The Board also elects a 6-member Executive Committee (President, Vice President, General Secretary, Treasurer, Organizational Secretary, and Cultural Secretary) to oversee the organization’s day-to-day operations.
Membership Structure:
Individual Membership: $15.00/year
Family Membership: $25.00/year
Lifetime Individual Membership: $100.00
Lifetime Family Membership: $150.00
Bangladesh-American Society of Greater Houston offers various membership benefits, such as email notification of upcoming events, a monthly newsletter, discounts on picnics, discounts from partner vendors, and discounted tickets for musical and cultural events.
Academic Scholarship:
The Shamima and Towfique Habib Scholarship is offered to dedicated, hard-working, outstanding students with limited means to enable them to attend any college or university in the United States of America.
Team:
President: Imtiaz Ahmed Pavel
General Secretary: Shah Ahmed Erad
Communication & Public Relations: Mohammad A. Rob
Event Coordinator: Imtiaz Ahmed Pavel
Advisory Team:
Amir Hossain Khosru
Mohammad Amanullah
Sohela Hasan, PhD
Anisul Islam, PhD