Bangladeshi Students Association of McGill University (BSA-McGill) connects all Bangladeshi students studying at the McGill University of Canada. Bangladeshi Students Association of McGill University (BSA-McGill) connects all Bangladeshi students studying at the McGill University of Canada. BSA-McGill is open to not only Bangladeshi students but also all students of McGill University including those of disadvantaged backgrounds, regardless of but not limited to gender, age, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexuality or sexual orientation, mental or physical abilities, language, or social class. Students of Bangladeshi origin arriving on their first year at McGill are automatically recognized by the club as a member. An anti-oppressive, equitable standpoint and equal respect are given to all members. There is a small membership fee to join the association.
Bangladeshi Students Association of McGill University has an Executive Committee (EC) consists of six members: one President and five Vice Presidents (External, Internal, Finance, Communication and Events).
The Executive Committee of BSA-McGill represent the club, oversee events, liaison with other student associations, facilitate and mediate the overall operation of the club. The committee is elected for one year. Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) and Post Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS) members are eligible to be elected as officers and to hold voting privileges.
The association’s aim is
- to represent Bangladesh to McGill community
- to help incoming Bangladeshi students get oriented to Montreal and McGill
- to be a source of interaction between Bangladeshi and the diverse student body of McGill, hence to enrich the entire student society of McGill
- to organize events for all to participate, and thus being a source cultural exchange between Bangladeshi students and others
- to maintain connection with past McGill University students of Bangladeshi origin
Bangladeshi Students Association of McGill University arranges amazing events which bring everyone closer with good food, brilliant performances and endless social interaction. The events and activities let the entire McGill community inform more about the vibrant Bangladeshi Culture. BSA-McGill organizes events like:
BSA Mezban
BSA Kolpolok
BSA Meet and Greet
BSA Bhorta Night
BSA Winter Wonderland
BSA Elections
BSA Pohela Bosihakh
BSA kickstart
BSA Chapter One
BSA Agdum Bagdum
BSA Roshalo
BSA Norkhorto Mela
BSA Shingashoner Khela
Team
President: Zubair Kasif and Afnan Bin Helal
Vice President Events: Shovan Acharjee
Vice President Communications: Ajwad Anwar
Vice President Internal: Moutasim Rahman
Vice President External: Sadnan Saquif
Vice President Finance: Malika Tamin