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!
Fahad Hossain /President/
I joined the Bangladesh Student Association because I’m deeply proud of my Bangladeshi roots and want to share the richness of our culture with others at SIUC. I believe in the importance of celebrating our traditions, values, and history, and I’m excited to help organize events that highlight the beauty of Bangladesh. While my main focus is on promoting our culture, I also appreciate the opportunity to welcome students from all backgrounds to join us in experiencing and learning about Bangladesh.
Ila Mostafa /Vice President/
I grew up in a small town in the US, so I didn’t have many opportunities to meet Bangladeshi people who were of similar age or had the same interests as me. I joined BSA at SIU because it is the kind and close-knit community I had been searching for when I was younger. As a board member, I’d like to put an emphasis on the achievements of Bangladeshi women at SIUC, in the US, and in Bangladesh. In doing so, I hope to spread a positive and empowering message to young Bangladeshi girls.
Golam Jilani, Secretary
I joined this student organization because I genuinely believe in its mission and the positive impact it creates within our campus community. I wanted to contribute more actively, develop my leadership and organizational skills, and help create meaningful experiences for our members. I’m excited to work with a passionate team!
Links
http://bsa.rso.siu.edu/