Bangla-O-Biswa

Building Excellence Since 1995

Bangla-O-Biswa is a premier non-profit cultural organization serving the Bangali diaspora in the Greater Boston area. It is a membership-based organization dedicated to foster the cultural heritage of Bengal. Bangla-O-Biswa is run by an elected Executive Committee. Our goals are broadly defined in our vision and mission statement.

Bangla-O-Biswa organizes four regular events during each year. Saraswati Puja, Basanta Utsav (Spring Festival), Member Appreciation Day (Annual Picnic), Durga Puja. Special events like Kali Puja or Holiday Celebrations are also held sometimes but might not be every year.

Formed in the spring of 1982, Bangla-O-Biswa is a premier non-profit, tax exempt organization registered under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal revenue code of 1954, serving the Greater Boston area.

Its membership includes over 600 families and reaches several thousand Indians in the New England area. This organization is dedicated to foster the cultural heritage of Bengal and involved in regular community events that includes :

Member appreciation day (Picnic and outing) , sports and games Children and youth programs (sit & draw,varieties of cultural programs) Community service Cultural exchange programs and dramas Celebration of ethnic festivities Publication of literary magazines Holiday celebrations

Bangla-O-Biswa takes pride in organizing and sponsoring scintillating cultural programs. We bring in renowned artists form India and abroad and strongly promotes the local talents so bountiful in our community. Bangla-O-Biswa is involved as a consortium leader in joint venture with other cultural organizations of Greater Boston area. Since its inception, Bangla-O-Biswa was very focused on creating a very comfortable and friendly environment for its members. As a result of which it has made quite a reputation for its warmth and hospitality.

Bangla-O-Biswa is run by an elected Executive Committee that brings not only rich heritage with them, but, are well experienced to make each and every event an enjoyable one for the participants too.