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Society NewsSaraswati Puja 2020 news:1st February 2020The Bangladesh Society of Puja & Culture Inc. (BSPC) celebrated Saraswati Puja; the puja of the presiding deity of learning, knowledge, and art on Saturday 1st February 2020, at Redgum center, Wentworthville, Sydney. Devotees started gathering from the morning to attend the puja that was conducted by the Purohit. The puja started at 10 am. As a deity who presides learning and art, a Kids Art Competition is the aptest offering that could be practiced at the feet of Devi. In that event,the competition was held at 11 am.
Then came the Pushpanjali, the chant offering to Devi at 12 pm. The whole auditorium reflecting the rhythm of the chant was a majestic experience to behold. After the Pushpanjali, the prasad and lunch were served. After the Puja Talk, the much-awaited aarti started. This is one of the most celebrated parts of the entire puja. It is the brightest and the most flamboyant chanting with traditional oil lamps along with the sound of Dhak.
As usual, like other occasions, A BSPC newsletter was published for this event and distributed. Following the afternoon refreshment, various cultural programs were held. After all the programs the dinner was served, which was enjoyed by all the attendees. After this, the raffle draw was conducted. The winner's happiness was a wonderful gift to the devotees for this already cherished event. The day concluded at 8.30 pm.
BSPC News:1st February 20201.We celebrated Durga Puja on the 5th of October 2019 at the Redgum Centre, Wentworthville. 2.We celebrated Shyama Kali Puja on 27th of October 2019 at the BSPC's property 16 Lyton St., Blacktown. 3.BSPC participated in the Diwali celebration of Cumberland Council on the 26th of October 2019 at the Station Street, Wentworthville.
The following members/couples helped at the Community stall on behalf of BSPC:
Sajal Das & Shewlee Das Ashoke Roy & Nipa Roy Vakti Kusum Paul & Sushmita Paul Jemmy Swapan Gain & Rani Mondal 4.BSPC Puja Reunion and Annual Sports Day were held on the 17th of November 2019 at the Blacktown Showground. 5.We have opened the Society Cheque account (BSB: 112-879, Account No. 489 472 686) with St George Bank. Members and devotees are requested to make transactions and deposit in this account. 6.BSPC hired an EFTPOS from Westpac Bank which is connected with the above-mentioned bank account (St George). 7.The Rabindra - Nazrul - Sukanta Joyonti is scheduled to be held on Saturday 16th of May 2020. 8.The EC would like to generate a fund for the Bushfire victims.
Durga Puja 2019 news:5th October 2019The Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc. (BSPC) celebrated Durga Puja on 5th October 2019 at the Redgum Centre, Wentworthville, in a day-long celebration. Many devotees and worshipers of Maa Durga gathered from and beyond Sydney. For the children, it was a festival full of joy. For the adults, it was an expression of the Bengali-Hindu culture at its best and the most colorful togetherness of a community that is although flourishing but is also longing for their cultural roots back home. The Purohit conducted the puja and the devotees offered the Pushpanjali. Cultural Dance Program, Puja Quiz, Kids Art Competition was a part of the celebration. After the activities came the Aarti, bright and flamboyant chanting with traditional oil lamps along with the sound of Dhak. Sound of the rapturous chorus sought blessings from Maa Durga. Traditional sweets and snacks, such as singara, were served and well-liked by the attendees. Cultural programs were conducted prior to and following the afternoon refreshments.
After the program, dinner was served which was enjoyed by all. Following this, the raffle draw was conducted. The joy of the winners brought a satisfying end to the already boisterous event bringing it to closure at 9.30 pm.
BSPC AGM 2019 Held SuccessfullySaturday 29 June 2019The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh Society for Puja and Culture Inc. (BSPC) - 2019 was held at Toongabbie Community Centre, 244 Targo Road, Toongabbie NSW 2146 on Saturday 29 June 2019. The meeting was conducted by the Mr. Swapan Saha Roy, General Secretary BSPC EC 2018-19 and chaired by Mr. Utpal Shaha, the Ex-President of BSPC EC 2018-19. Mr. Swapan Gain, the Ex-Assistant General Secretary took the minutes. Mr. Swapan Saha Roy read out the minutes of AGM 2017-18 to the present society members and it was approved by the members. The Bangla School annual report was presented by the Coordinator Dr. Narayan Das. The CPCL Treasurer report was presented by Mr. Subal Chowdhury. The CPCL annual report was presented by the Chairperson Dr. Swapan Dey. The BSPC Treasurer report was presented by Mrs. Rani Mondal. The Executive Committee report of BSPC 2018-19 was presented by Mr. Swapan Saha Roy. The BSPC members took part in the discussions on the report and provided constructive feedbacks and suggestions for the future improvement opportunities. At the end of the first part of the AGM, the Ex-president Mr. Utpal Shaha gave a brief speech and dissolved the BSPC Executive Committee 2018-19. He invited Dr. Swapan Dey, Election Commissioner 2019 and requested to conduct the election to form the new Executive Committee. The Election Commissioner conducted the election process and Mr. Narayan Chowdhury assisted him. Dr. Swapan Dey declared the following members as the BSPC Executive Committee 2019-20 to run the activities of Bangladesh Society for Puja and Culture. The list of the elected Executive Committee members is as follows:
BSPC Celebrated The Independence Day and Annual Sports Day 200930 March 2009Bangladesh Society for Puja and Culture Inc (BSPC) celebrated the Independence Day and Annual Sports Day as scheduled on Sunday 29th of March 2009 at the base of International Mother Language Day Monument at Ashfield Park, Ashfield. The day-long program started with the hoisting of the Bangladeshi and Australian National Flags by our Chief Guest 'Bhasa Soinik' Mr. Rakib-Ud-Dowla and the President of the BSPC Mr. Nirmal Paul respectively. The ex-Dean of the Bangladesh Agricultural University Prof Somen Dewan was also present as the Special Guest. During his valuable inauguration speech, the Chief Guest of the Day 'Bhasa Soinik' Mr Rakib-Ud-Dowla recited a self-written encouraging poem (attached below) for our Children. The Special Guest Prof Somen Dewan highlighted the value of Independence Day and appreciated BSPC for celebrating the Day with the similar fashion in Homeland. On the occasion all members of the BSPC remembered the martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the independence of Bangladesh in 1971 and the celebration was to share the values of our independence with our next generation living in Australia alongside the wider Australian communities. Following the Independence Day celebration different attractive and enjoyable innovative sport events were organized for kids and adults such as racing, romantic letter, musical pillow, and cricket competitions etc. Before the conclusion of the day a prize distribution ceremony was held. It was conducted by the General Secretary Mr. Nirmalya Talukder while the certificates and the medals were presented to the winners by the Vice President Mr. Nirmal Chowdhury and the President Mr. Nirmal Paul respectively. The Executive Committee of BSPC has extended its sincerely thanks to all its members, well-wishers and guests for attending this exciting Independence and Annual Sports Day Celebration and for making the day a great success. Click here to see the Photo Gallery for the Independence and Sports Day Click here to download relevant BSPC media release
Special General Meeting Held22 December 2008A Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc. (BSPC) was held on 20th December 2008 at Granville Town Hall, 10 Carlton Street, Granville. The SGM strongly appreciated the strategies, steps and initiatives taken by the Interim Executive Committee to reestablish the mutual respect and friendliness to uphold the societal integrity. The members confirmed the decisions taken at the SGM held on the 20th September 2008. As the dispute rose to Community Justice Centre by some of our members has not yet been resolved, the honourable members decided to extend the tenure of the present Interim EC up to 21st February 2009. Two more members have also been included in the Interim Executive Committee to strengthen the activities of the society. As per decision of SGM, the Interim EC will carry out an early Annual General Meeting on the 22nd February 2009 for reporting their activities and forming a new EC as well. The current interim executive committee members are as follows:
President .............................. Mr Nirmal Paul Vice President ....................... Mr Nirmal Chowdhury General Secretary .................. Mr Paramesh Bhattacharya Assistant General Secretary ..... Mr Nirmalya Talukder Treasurer ............................. Dr Ashutosh Barai Cultural Secretary .................. Mr Dhruba Bhowmik Public Relation Secretary ..........Mr Ashoke Roy Member .............................. Dr Sudhir Lodh Member .............................. Mrs Ratna Hort Member .............................. Mr Mrinalendu Shekhar Dey Member .............................. Mr Utpla Saha Special General Meeting Held22 September 2008A Special General meeting of the Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc. (BSPC) was held on 20th September 2008 at Polish Club, 73 Norton Street, Ashfield. The members of the society present at the said meeting dissolved the executive committee for 2008-09 and formed an interim executive committee to carry out the usual BSPC activities until formation of a new executive committee of the BSPC by election at a General Meeting. The interim executive committee members are as follows:
Acting President .............................. Mr Nirmal Paul Acting Vice President ....................... Mr Nirmal Chowdhury Acting General Secretary .................. Mr Paramesh Bhattacharya Acting Assistant General Secretary ..... Mr Nirmalya Talukder Acting Treasurer ............................. Dr Ashutosh Barai Acting Cultural Secretary .................. Mr Dhruba Bhowmik Acting Public Relation Secretary ........Mr Ashoke Roy Member ...................................... Dr Sudhir Lodh Member ...................................... Mrs Ratna Hort The BSPC Media Release can be viewed here. Annual General Meeting 200801 June 2008The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh Scociety for Puja & Culture Inc. for 2008 will be held on 22 June 2008 at Granville Town Hall, Granville, Sydney. The notification of the AGM has already been sent out to all members. The election of the new Executive Committee of BSPC for 2008-09 will also take place after the AGM. Mr Subal Chowdhury has been appointed as the Election Commissioner for the this purpose. All financial members of the Society are requested to take part in the AGM. Interested members are also encouraged to volunteer for various positions in the incoming Executive Committee. Special Events on 3 May 200807 April 2008Public Speaking & Debate Competition:
Time: 3:30 PM Rabindra-Nazrul-Sukanta Jayanti:
Time: 5:00 PM Youth Drama - "Passageways of Sububrbia":
Time: 7:00 PM
Saraswati Puja 200815 February 2008The BSPC celebrated the Saraswati Puja for 2008 on 10 February 2008 at Graville Townhall, Granville, Sydney. On that day, in addition to performing the religious worship, there were cultural peformances presented by the youngsters of the society. The following was the program of the day:
The Society Celebrated Australia Day 200826 January 2008The Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc has joined the mainstream Australian society in celebrating the Australia Day 2008. Although its members have been celebrating Australia Day as individuals, as an organisation the Society has for the first time formally celebrated the Australia Day. s a calendar event included in the Annual Events Calendar, the Day was celebrated by the Society in Parramatta Park. From 12:00pm member-families started gathering at the Park and joined the BBQ lunch. After lunch both Australian and Bangladesh national anthems were played by the members present. This was followed by a brief discussion on the significance of the Day. A good number of youngsters participated in the talk and highly appreciated the Society’s initiative for celebrating the Day. Also participated in the talk were Dr Sudhir Lodh, Mrs Ratna Hort, Dr Santosh Roy, Dr Amal Chakraborty, Mr Nirmal Chakraborty and Dr Narayan Das. T-shirts were presented to those youngsters who participated in the talk. The function was conducted by the General Secretary Mr Sushovan Das and presided by the President Dr Swapan Paul. The members present at the event really enjoyed the Day and relaxed in the Park up to 6:00pm. After this most members joined the Australia Day functions organised by Parramatta City Council, which ended with a spectacular fire-works display. The Society considers this as a humble beginning towards celebrating more national days so that it helps strengtheing ties with the mainstream Australian society and inspires greater contribution to this great nation.
An Appeal to Help Bangladeshi Cyclone Victims20 November 2007Cyclone Sidr battered Bangladesh on 15 November at 6.45 p.m. local time, taking an yet unknown number of lives in its path. People of coastal areas of Bangladesh, mostly in Khulna and Barisal districts are living under open-sky without food and shelter. Our government and other national and international organization are trying hard to mitigate the sufferings of the affected people and bury the dead to contain spread of dieseases. Being of Bangladeshi origin we also have responsibility to be part of this relief work. In this situation Bangladesh Society for Puja and Culture Inc. would like to work together with Bangladesh Australia Disaster Relief Committee (BRDC) . I do hope that our members and community would come forward in aid of these unfortunate digester victim people. So my appeal to our members to donate generously through BADRC. Contact details and accoutn details of BADRC are given bellow:
Personal Contact: Mr. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, President, BADRC, Phone: 02 9899 9945 Kind Regards, Sushovan Das General Secretary, BSPC Dipayan is no longer with us29 October 2007We inform you with great sadness and sorrow that our love, affection, good wishes and blessings could not lastly save beloved Dipayan. On 29 October 2007 morning at 4:55am he had his last breath on his mum's lap at the Prince of Wales Hospital. His friend and relative Mr Bidhan Chakraborty, who selflessly stood beside Dipayan since his illness, was present at his bed-side as well at the time. Dipayan had been battling with cancer since May 2007 and his condition suddenly deteriorated in last week. Dipayan was released from the hospital in the week before 19 August 2007 and was under close observations. But realising the severe conditions, he was re-admitted to the Hospital and had his last breath there. On 30 October 2007 at 2:45pm his body will be brought to the Rockwood Crematorium for cremation. For us to say the final goodbye, following Hindu rituals, please be sharp on time and at the following address:
West Chapel Harinam Sankirtan will run continuously, as will be final words from those who were close to Dipayan. Finally, a Purohit will complete the last rituals. On 27 & 28 October 2007 a number of the Executive Committee members, Board members of the CPCL Board and the members of the community at large went to the Hospital to give him a final visit. Following talks with Dipayan’s mother and his local guardian Mr Bidhan Chakraborty, pre-arrangements were made for any eventualities. With Diapayan’s personal friends and relatives, we all are sad and sorry. The Executive Committee shares its sadness with you all and prays to God for Dipayan's eternal peace, as well as give strengths to his mother to bear this untimely loss.
You might be aware that on 19 August 2007 the Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc handed over a cheque for $4,290.00 and cash $65.00 to Dipayan Choudhury. The amount was collected by many volunteers who thankfully responded to the Society’s request. During this time, Dipayan’s mother was present beside him with a few members of the Executive Committee and the community. More money was handed over in recent days. The Society is grateful to all those members of the Society and the community at large including many non-Bangladeshi kind-hearted individuals for their generous support. The Society can only say ‘Thank you’ to all. Durga Puja Festival 2007 Celebrated Over Two Days22 October 2007The Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc. (BSPC) has celebrated Durga Puja over two days. On last Friday (19 October) and Saturday (20 October) the Society celebrated the Festival at the Granville Town Hall. In the past the celebration used to run over one day only because this event hardly matched with Tithi. On Friday evening, a huge number of devotees attended the Astomi Puja. Since the Puja coincided with the ‘Tithi’, there was a great sense of Bhakti and auspiciousness in the minds of the devotees. Mrs Ratan Hort coordinated the organizing of the materials for worship and Puja. Dinner was served afterwards. On Saturday, the Puja started at 8:30 am. Puja was performed by a Purohit Sri Kamal Chakraborty, who came from Bangladesh. Kids Painting/Drawing started at 12:00. Anjali was offered three times, followed by Prosadom and lunch. Lunch was cooked by Dr Sudhir Lodh, Mr Sajal Das and Mr Sadip Guha and coordinated by Dr Narayan Das and Mr Litu Podder. After the lunch, the Puja Talk was held. In this session Dr Sudhir Lodh (CPCL Director) gave a brief speech. The VIP guests of the day Hon Julie Owens MP, Federal Member for Parramatta; Hon David Borger MP, Local Member for Granville and Clr Julia Finn representing the Lord Mayor of Parramatta also gave short speeches. Following this event was the Puja Quiz. A very popular event scholarly coordinated and presented by Dr Vincent Gomes.
After this was the mass participated event, Dhoop Aarati. This year, one additional component was the Aarati with the rhythm of a real Dhaak and played by many devotees. Aarati was coordinated by Mr Swapan Saha Roy. Afternoon Tea was served with Sweets and Payesh. Dr Ashutosh Barai coordinated this with the contribution from many families. This was followed by the Kids cultural program Ha-Za-Ba-Ra-La. It was an excellent demonstration of continuous improvements in Kids’ performance. Tabla was played by Mr Debashish Dutta. The next item was a well-presented Giti Alekhya, ‘Mahisashur Bodh’. Written and Directed by Mr Nirmal Chakraborty, this was a master piece and demonstration of our new generation kids performing extremely well. Dr Amal Chakraborty, the Cultural Secretary, coordinated this with assistance from Mr Nirmal Chowdhury, Mr Nirmal Paul, Mr Pradip Saha, Mrs Mekhla Chakraborty, Mr Sukhdev Saha and many others tirelessly helped the program. Raffle Draw was the final item. This program was coordinated by Dr Ratan Lal Kundu. Barrister Nirmalya Talukder from Royal City Solicitors, Barrister Sirajul Haque from M S Haque & Associates , Mr Pankaj Rajbonshi from Astha Home Loans and Mr Lutfur Rahman Shaon from Shadesh Barta were the sponsors. Many kids assisted in the ticket sales. In the end, a simple dinner was served and everybody enjoyed the dinner. As usual, BSPC’s newsletter Nibedan was published with extended features and was published by Dr Bikash Ghosh. Another special feature of the event was the appearance of the BTV Magazine presenter famous Hanif Sanket at the Puja Mandap. Accompanied with him were Andrew Kishore, Nati and Nakul Biswas. Most importantly, this year there was a great deal of interest in the devotees to talk about the CPCL’s initiative on the establishment of Centre for Puja & Culture. Above all, there was a spontaneous volunteering and help from members and devotees in the oraganising and running of the Festival. The Vice President Dr Santos Roy, General Secretary Mr Sushovan Das and President Dr Swapan Paul thanked everybody for their generous help and support. 
Photo Gallery for Durga Puja 07 (to be added later)
Planning Day - 2007 Held: BSPC Renewing Its Roadmap10 September 2007The Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc has successfully held its Planning Day- 2007 on 8 September 2007 at the Haberfield Community Centre with renewed hopes, targets and plans. ‘BSPC 2020 - Towards a Roadmap’ was the caption of the Day, with an aim for setting future objectives, goals, strategies and actions up to the year 2020. Most remarkable aspects of the Day were the deep interest and enthusiasm, positive and constructive attitude and spontaneous participation. After lunch, members gathered at professionally organised planning sessions. The sessions were conducted by the General Secretary Mr Sushovan Das and presided by the President Dr Swapan Paul. The Day’s planning activities were divided into three sessions. In the first session pre-selected members gave brief presentations. At this stage Dr Sudhir Lodh provided an overview of the Society’s past accomplishments and expressed his high expectations from the subsequent sessions. After his talk, the following brief presentations were given on respective subject areas of the Society’s current and future possible engagement:
The members highlighted six major themes in the form of questions raised in a constructive manner but were designed to help guiding the subsequent sessions. In the second session, members were divided in to six groups for consultations; each group was assigned one of the above six areas to brainstorm future goals, strategy and activities. Members considered short-, medium- and long-term future of the Society with 2020 as the initial limit. These groups were facilitated by the above speakers. At the final session those six group facilitators and/or group leaders presented their group propositions and those were discussed. The Day’s proceedings were recorded, notes taken and/or captured electronically. In the end, members agreed to further this process with next stage of consultations and endorsement from general members in the future. The Society considers this as a humble beginning towards drawing a Roadmap and setting Milestones so that the Society can be progressively established on firmer foundations at the same time delivering and serving the community in an exemplary manner. Planning Day 200701 September 2007
Dear Members,
The planning session will take place at Haberfield Community Centre, 78-80 Dalhousie St, Haberfield, from 1:00pm with lunch and finish at 7:00pm, with a short break. Below is the preliminary program.
We look forward to seeing you then. Kind Regards Dr. Swapan Paul, President and Mr Sushovan Das, General Secretary Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc. Dipayan Contributions - Media Release19 August 2007This afternoon the Executive Committee of Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc handed over a cheque for $4,290.00 and cash $65.00 to Dipayan Choudhury, a Bangladeshi student in Sydney battling with Cancer. The amount was collected by many volunteers who thankfully responded to the Society’s request. During this time, Dipayan’s mother was present beside him with a few members of the Executive Committee and the community. The Society is grateful to all those members of the Society and the community at large including many non-Bangladeshi kind-hearted individuals for their generous support. The Society can only say ‘Thank you’ to all. Last week Dipayan was released from hospital for a few weeks and has been under close observations. The Society will continue this campaign for this humanitarian cause. Please visit our website (www.bspc.org.au) for updates and contact prs_bspc@yahoo.com.au or any member to make your contributions. The Executive Committee Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc.
Photo: During Contributions Handover,
Dipayan with his mother and a few members of the Executive Committee & community 
Save Dipayon's Life!14 July 2007Dear Member, Namaskar! The Executive Committee of Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc is requesting you to extend your hands of cooperation and support for the cancer-battling Bangladeshi student, Dipayon Choudhury. Dipayon has a misfortune! He came to study in Sydney but one year later he lost his father. Recently, he was diagnosed with throat cancer and is under extensive treatment at the Royal Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick. His mother is coming from Bangladesh to Sydney to give him moral support. Although Dipayon has private medical insurance the policy only covers limited items, thus leaving him with a large ‘gap’ amount to pay. A couple of individuals and institutions have come forward to assist him but still he needs considerable additional financial support. On this humanitarian ground the Executive Committee has decided to appeal to all the members of the Society and its supporters and well wishers to help save Dipayon’s life! The Executive Committee will remain grateful for your kind help and support. Thank you. The Executive Committee Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc. Annual General Meeting 2007 Held07 July 2007The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Bangladesh Society for Puja & Culture Inc. (the BSPC) was held on 24 June 2007 at Granville Town Hall, Granville, Sydney. The meeting was presided over by the president of the Society Mr Bikash Nandy. The general secretary Mr Debobrato Mojumder presented the annual report of the Society. At the conclusion of the AGM, the election commissioner Dr Swapan Dey conducted the process of the election of the BSPC’s new Executive Committee for 2007 - 08. Note that the new committee was elected uncontested. After the election, the president of the newly elected executive committee Dr Swapan Paul addressed the gathering before the conclusion of the proceedings of the day. |
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