• Who is the NBCC ?

    The National Bangladeshi-Canadian Council – is an inclusive, self-sustaining, vibrant organization that serves the Bangladeshi Canadian community to maintain, develop and share its Bangladeshi Canadian identity, culture and aspirations. The mission of NBCC is to:

    • represent and serve the Bangladeshi community;
    • adhere to democratic principles and provide strong leadership;
    • promote sustainable organizational development;
    • communicate effectively with Government authorities;
    • contribute to the enhancement of cultural diversity in Quebec, Toronto, Ottawa;
    • maximize the capacity of the Bangladeshi Canadian community to maintain, develop and share its identity, culture and aspirations;
    • encourage innovation and creativity.

    Mandate and Objectives

    • to act as an authoritative representative for the Bangladeshi Canadian community before the people and government of Canada
    • to strengthen and coordinate the participation of Bangladeshi Canadians in the social and cultural life of Quebec based on principles of justice, freedom and independence
    • to promote the development of friendly and mutually beneficial relations between Canada and Bangladesh
    • to plan and develop among Bangladeshi Canadians in Quebec sound community life in all its aspects
    • to assist in the preservation and development of Bangladeshi culture in Quebec and Canada.

    • NBCC's Objectives
    NBCC's primary objectives include:
    • Promoting active participation of Bangladeshi Canadian in civic. politics and national affairs and in all other aspects of mainstream Canada.
    • Promoting awareness of Bangladeshi Canadian contributions to social, economic, cultural and political life in the Canada.
    • Securing social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment of Bangladeshi Canadian through advocacy and legislative and policy initiatives at all levels of government.
    • Strengthening community institutions that promote the cultural heritage of Bangladesh.
    • Eliminating prejudices, stereotypes and ignorance of. Bangladeshi Canadian
     

    To achieve these objectives, NBCC sponsors and supports the following programs:


    • Community Development: providing assistance to Bangladeshi and Bangladeshi Canadian community-based organizations.
    • Applied Research, Policy Analysis and Advocacy: providing a Bangladeshi Canadian perspective on issues such as education, immigration, health, employment and training, civil rights, youth and the elderly.
    • Political Leadership & Candidate Development: preparing Bangladeshi Canadian for public service.
    • Entrepreneurial Training: developing the business skills of Bangladeshi Canadian in order to promote Economic Development.
    • Civic participation: educating Bangladeshi Canadian to get involved in the electoral process through voter registration and get-out-the-vote campaigns.
    • Scholarship and Youth Assistance: assisting Bangladeshi Canadian youth access information on scholarships, education grants and other forms of financial support.
    • National Resource Directory of Elected and Appointed Public Officials at all levels of government, Bangladesh, Bangladeshi Canadian organizations and businesses in the entire country.
    NBCC national office is based in Montreal. Quebec, Canada Its main function is to monitor legislation and public policy issues affecting Bangladeshi Canadian and work in coalition with other national groups around common issues and concerns. In addition, the national office serves as a communications link between affiliate members as well as an information source on federal and legislative initiatives and policies relevant to Bangladeshi Canadian.
    GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF ORGANIZATION OPERATIONS:
    The Corporation will conduct its operations in the following geographical area: Bangladeshis living here in the Canada to provide a forum for communication, friendship, education, political affairs and community development for Bangladeshis living in the East, West and Central Canada..
    National Office – The national and principal office of the, National Bangladeshi-Canadian Council otherwise referred to as "NBCC", is hereby fixed and located in Montreal, Quebec.