Founded in July 2019, the Bangladeshi American Society (BAS) is a non-profit, non-political public benefit organization registered in California. Its mission is to foster a stronger Bangladeshi community within the United States.
Goals and objectives
- Provide cultural, intellectual, social, physical, spiritual, and charitable welfare to the people of Bangladeshi origin in the USA.
- Promote goodwill, understanding, and appreciation of Bangladeshi culture and heritage among Americans regardless of color, creed, race, religion, and national origin.
- Promote friendship between Bangladesh and the United States.
- Promote cultural exchange with other groups or organizations interested in Bangladeshi culture, history, and heritage.
- To facilitate professional, educational, interfaith, or cultural activities among organizations.
Programs:
- Cultural & Community Building:
- Celebrate Bangladeshi culture and national occasions.
- Establish a Bangladeshi Community Center.
- Organize a Bangla Language school.
- Support Services:
- Immigration, legal, and insurance counseling.
- Preventive healthcare and education.
- Housing assistance.
- Employment training and information.
- Crisis intervention, support groups, and case management.
Membership:
All individuals of Bangladeshi origin are eligible for membership, subject to a paid fee. Members can participate in voting and elections. Additionally, they enjoy various benefits, including the opportunity to meet civil servants working in the government, in-person networking opportunities, professional development, and community leadership practice.
- General Membership Fee: $100.00 per year.
- Associate Membership Fee: $50 each year.
- Life Membership Fee: Any person who donates $1,000 or more.
- Student Membership Fee: Full-time student, $10.00 per year.
Team:
Chairman: Masud Rob Chowdhury
President: M. Sayedul Hoq (Sentu)
Vice President: Rafiqul Islam
Vice President: Comrade Rob
General Secretary: Humayun Kabir
Joint Secretary: Sohel M Rahman
Asst. General Secretary: Faisal Qureshi
Asst. General Secretary: Sheikh Sady Ahmed
Asst. General Secretary: Babu Bhuiyan
Finance Secretary: Khandaker M Ahmed
Fundraising Secretary: Ahsan Hafiz Rumi
Sports Secretary: M Rafiquzzaman (Jewel)
Social Welfare Secretary: Md Saiful Islam
Education Secretary: Sameel Khan
Organizing Secretary: Siddique Rahman
Human Resources Secretary: Jamiul Islam (Belal)
Media & Press Secretary: Zamal Hossain
Public Affairs Secretary: Jamal Hussain
Youth Secretary: Sejan Mahmud Rathi
IT Secretary: Saiful Harun