Welcome to the Bangladesh Student Association (BSA) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s official webpage! Our goal is to help the Bangladeshi students at SIUC, and bridge the American and Bangladeshi cultures. The BSA is not just for Bangladeshi students; it is open to all students at SIUC who are interested in Bengali culture and Bangladesh. We welcome all to join BSA in our cultural shows, philanthropy initiatives, and various social events. Although some people may have misconceptions that we solely cater toward Bangladeshi people, we would love if anyone would join BSA, no matter her/his cultural background. We work very hard to organize events and shows, and take a great deal of pride in this organization. To learn more about us, please view different sections of this website. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any question or concern. Thank you and we hope to see many of you at our upcoming BSA events!
Partha received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in civil engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). His focus is on finding sustainable solutions for freshwater availability, low-cost wastewater treatment, and water management in the face of climate change. His research involves treating acid mine drainage (AMD) and extracting rare earth elements (REEs) using a bio-electrochemical system. Beyond academics, Partha enjoys reading, cooking traditional Bangladeshi cuisine, exploring nature, and watching movies.
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Arif Hasnat is currently pursuing his PhD at the School of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). With a bachelor’s in civil engineering and master’s in data science from Bangladesh, he is actively engaged in cutting-edge hydro research in the Smart and Connected Infrastructure Engineering System Laboratory, mentored by Dr. Sangmin Shin. Beyond his academic and research endeavors, Arif is passionate about contributing to community service initiatives, especially in emergency situations.
Taminul Islam is a Ph.D. student and Research Assistant at the BASE Lab in the School of Computing at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He is deeply passionate about computer vision and artificial intelligence, striving to push the boundaries of innovation in computer science through his research. Beyond academia, he enjoys participating in sports and cultural activities, as well as actively organizing community events.
Mahatab Kabir Khandaker is a 2nd year PhD student in Economics, he previously has an undergrad degree in Economics with a minor in Math from North South University, Bangladesh. He is passionate about chess.
Sabah Tajin Tarique (Aesha) is a master’s student and graduate research assistant at the Department of Geography and Environmental Resources of Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). She graduated from Urban and Regional Planning Department of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). She is passionate about photography and enjoys traveling and exploring new places, immersing herself in different cultures and environments to gain a deeper understanding of the world around her.
Links
http://bsa.rso.siu.edu/