Bangladesh Australia Puja Association (Canberra) Incorporated is an organization of the Bangladeshi Hindu community in Canberra, Australia. Bangladesh Australia Puja Association is a non-political, not-for-profit, and mostly volunteer-based community organization. The organization was established in 2005 under the name ‘Bangladesh Puja Celebration Committee (BPCC)’. In 2016, it was registered as the Bangladesh Australia Puja Association (Canberra) Incorporated.
The principal objective of the organization is to organize the annual festival of Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja. Additionally, when possible, and at the discretion of the members, the organization celebrates other Puja festivals or related events. The activities of the organization also revolve around the aim of introducing Bangladeshi Hindu culture to the new generation of Bangladeshi-Australians.
BAPA Missions
- live in peace and harmony with all
- practice, preserve, and promote respect for all, dignity, no hatred but tolerance, ahimsa (non-violence)
- ensure the character of a non-political and a not-for-profit organization
- promote rich Bangladeshi and Bengali culture and heritage
- promote fellowship among Bangladeshi communities in Australia and overseas
- engage with other similar organizations to promote an understanding of the main objectives and establish a cultural bridge between the Bangladeshi and broader Australian communities, etc.
Besides religious activities, the Bangladesh Australia Puja Association is also involved in social and cultural activities, including celebrating the Bangla New Year and volunteering to help the disadvantaged.
Team:
President: Dipak Sanyal
General Secretary: Prasonjit Dastidar
Treasurer: Avijit Sircar
Member: Ashis Dey, PhD
Member: Tapan Kundu
Member: Debesh Halder
Member: Mita Dey
Member: Rajib Paul