At the BSA at UIUC, we unite Bangladeshi students through cultural events and support, fostering a close-knit community on campus.
The Bangladeshi Student Association (BSA) at UIUC is a vibrant community dedicated to bringing together Bangladeshi students studying at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Although we are far from home, our primary goal is to create a sense of family and belonging here on campus. We celebrate our rich cultural heritage through events like Bengali songs, dances, and traditional festivities such as International Mother Language Day, Pahela Baishakh, Eid etc. We also gather regularly to chat, share deshi foods, make connections, and support one another. Our mission is to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where every member feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute to our shared community. By encouraging collaboration across different departments and promoting equal opportunities for all, we aim to build a united, strong, and successful organization that honors our shared values and traditions.
We host Bengali songs, dances, and festivals like International Mother Language Day and Pahela Baishakh to celebrate our heritage.
We gather to share deshi foods, chat, and support each other, fostering a collaborative and inclusive campus community.
| Post | Name | Affiliation | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Rakibul Islam | rakibul2@illinois.edu | Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 217-200-3273 |
| Secretary | BanheeShikha Roy | bsr3@illinois.edu | Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemical Engineering. | |
| Treasurer | Mahmud Hasan Ovi | movi2@illinois.edu | Graduate Research Assistant, Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering | 2172507132 |
| Social Chair | Tahsina Alam | tahsina2@illinois.edu | Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | 4479022484 |
| Membership Director | Israt Jahan | isratj2@illinois.edu | Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Sociology | 9014988632 |
| Fundraising Chair | Mehzabin Morshed | morshed3@illinois.edu | Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Bioengineering | 2179740510 |
| Technical Support Chair | Sajib Zaman | msajib2@illinois.edu | Teaching Assistant, Department of Health and Kinesiology | 2176931983 |
| Sports and Wellness Secretary | Rahat Mahmud Khan | rmkhan2@illinois.edu | Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering | 2172001445 |
| Cultural Chair | Humayra Jahan | hoishi2@illinois.edu | Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering | |
| Cultural Secretary | Nusrat Chowdhury | nusratc2@illinois.edu | Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering | |
| Planning and Logistics Chair | Md Istiaque Ahmed | miahmed2@illinois.edu | Graduate Research Assistant, Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering | 2172507133 |
| Event Management Secretary | Mahmuda Raakib Arshee | marshee2@illinois.edu | ||
| Press and Publicity Chair | Naziul Haque Arnab | naziul.arnon@gmail.com |