Singapore Bangladesh Society is a association Bangladeshi community living and working in Singapore. The society works as a platform to promote and enhance community activities and foster good relationship both among Bangladeshi and Singaporean people. The society is a membership based association. The membership of the Society is open to all Bangladeshis, Singaporeans and Residents in Singapore, irrespective of race, religion, sex and creed. Members shall be at least eighteen years of age. The association offers Ordinary, Associate, Honorary and Life Membership. The High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Singapore acts as the Chief Adviser of the Society.
Objectives of the Singapore Bangladesh Society:
- to promote mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Singapore and Bangladesh
- to promote, develop and present Bangladesh and Singaporean culture and tradition among its members
- to promote social, cultural, recreational and welfare activities among the members and their families and the broader Community
- to promote and maintain brotherly and cordial relations with all communities in Singapore
- to hold the celebrations of occasions of national importance to Bangladesh and Singapore
- to undertake any other socio-cultural, welfare activities which are of interest to Bangladesh & Singapore
- to cooperate with any organization whose objectives are similar to those of the Society.
Membership
Singapore Bangladesh Society offers following memberships, open to all Bangladeshis, Singaporeans and Residents in Singapore, irrespective of race, religion, sex and creed. Members shall be at least eighteen years of age. Only ordinary members and life members who are above 21 years of age have the right to vote and to hold office in the Society.
♣ Ordinary Member: Singaporean and Permanent Residents holding Bangladeshi Passport and Employment Pass holders holding Bangladeshi Passport are eligible for ordinary membership.
♣ Associate Member: Other Bangladeshis and non-Singaporeans residing in Singapore.
♣ Honorary Member: The honorary membership may be conferred to deserving persons to be decided by the Council.
♣ Life Member: Any ordinary member can apply for a life membership by paying $200 once
♣ Life Associate Member: Any associate member can apply for a life associate membership by paying $ 200 one time