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Introduction

 

Aims & Objectives

 

The objects of the Association are to:

 

· Support the children, young people, women and families of the Bangali community in the city of Portsmouth (the area of benefit) in order to promote the education, social development and well-being of the member of the said community.

 

· Support the provision of opportunities for Bangali children, young people, women and families in the city to learn the Bangla language and the culture and history of Bengal.

 

· Support children, young people, women and families to have a voice in developing and shaping services families need and receive.

Promote equality of opportunity amongst the Bangali and wider community regardless of nationality, ethnic origin, age, religious belief; disability, gender,  sexual orientation or political beliefs and affiliations.

 

Promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Managment Committee 2014-2015
Officers:
Mrs Jayda Begum Khan - Chairperson
VACANT - Vice Chairperson
Mrs Papiya Ghosh - Treasurer
Mrs Laila Hussain - Secretary
Committee Members:
Mr Emad Ahmed Khan
Mr Nipender Ghosh
Mr Sayed Shahan Noor
Mrs Jamal Uddin
Mrs Shefali Uddin
Mrs Arpana Ghosh
 
Management Committee 2013 - 2014
The constitution and the membership form was revised in September 2013 with support from Community Action Portsmouth/Hampshire and adopted by the Portsmouth Bangali Community Association (PBCA) at the AGM on 23rd October 2013, Elected Management committee consisting of:
Officers:
Mrs Papiya Ghosh - Chairperson
Mr Muzahid Choudhury - Vice Chairperson
Mrs Jayda Begum Khan - Secretary
Mrs Laila Hussain - Treasurer
Committee Members:
Mr Emad Ahmed Khan
Mr Sayed Shahan Noor
Mr Nipender Ghosh
Mrs Arpana Ghosh
Mrs Binata Ghosh
Mr Muhith Miah
 
History:
Portsmouth Bangali Community Association had it's first consultation meeting on Monday 14th May 2012 at Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, Portsmouth PO2 7BL.

This meeting was chaired by Mr Emad Ahmed Khan.  The meeting was arranged and the constitution was prepared and proposed by Mrs Jayda Begum Khan with advice and support regarding this constitution and the need for a Bangali Community Association of this nature from Portsmouth City Council Leader Gerald Vernon - Jackson, and Community Services Department. Also supported by the members of the Bangali Community in Portsmouth.
 
Constitution was adopted by the PBCA, Management committee consisting of:
Officers:
Mrs Papiya Ghosh - Chairperson
VACANT - Vice Chairperson
Mrs Jayda Begum Khan - Secretary
Mrs Laila Hussain - Treasurer
Committee Members:
Mr Emad Ahmed Khan
Mr Sayed Shahan Noor
Mr Muthith Miah
Mrs Arpana Ghosh
Mr Nipender Ghosh
 
 
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