The dream of building a community center for Bangladeshis in Houston is now a reality. Since the late 70's, the Bangladeshi community has launched several attempts to establish a center where community issues and concerns could be addressed. More than two decades have passed since then. New waves of expatriates, changes in demography, and other socio-economic developments have changed the composition of the Bangladeshis in Houston. With these come new demands and new challenges; calling for more proactive measures. Our community needs are no longer limited to practicing and passing our rich culture and heritage to the next generation. Our needs now range from youth development to secured retirement homes. It is the time that we must address these issues.

Bangladeshis in North America have made history on October 30th 2001 in owning a land for a community center in the city of Houston and you are a proud part of it. Involvement of more and more people will lead to better community building.

Thank you for joining us in this endeavor with your hard work and support.

Vision Statement

The vision of BAC is to unite the people of Bangladeshi origin in North America by providing a permanent physical location to display, demonstrate and represent Bangladeshi culture and heritage. BAC will also provide physical facilities where ideas can be shared and exchanged to promote and increase understanding of diversity and peaceful integration; pursue and achieve common goals within the framework of BAH constitution.

Mission Statement

The mission of BAC is to facilitate social, cultural, intellectual, and educational activities of the Bangladesh-American Community, involving the Bangladeshi Americans or any other groups generally interested in promoting BAC vision and core values.

Core Values

• BAC shall be open to all freedom loving people
• BAC shall promote and uphold the culture, heritage, and values of Bangladesh in North America
• BAC shall uphold the values stated in the BAH constitution
• BAC shall maintain true transparency in all of its financial accounts
• BAC shall be governed by a democratic process; where the majority shall rule but the difference of
• opinions will be respected
• BAC shall remain non-political and secular
• BAC shall not allow any fundamentalism, cult, or fanaticism of any kind