Election post

Status
Elected

For those wondering why the scene for Bangladeshi and Bengali culture remains so silent while our Desi neighbours paint henna, hold parties, and play drums into the night, wonder no more. I will take the bull by the horns and restore the glory days of BanglaSoc. Here’s a non exhaustive list as to why you should vote me as your president next year:

  • Like many Bangladeshis and Bengalis living abroad, reading and writing in our mother tongue can be a daunting task. Under my leadership regular Bangla lessons for beginners will return. 

 

  • Collaborating with our brothers and sisters across the Desi societies within UCL and across other universities to hold cross societal events, games nights, cultural events, movie nights and of course challenges. 

 

  • Celebrating the rich traditions of West Bengal and Bangladesh. Ever tried kacchi Biryani from Dhaka, or heard the poetry of Kazi Nazrul Islam and Rabindranath Tagore? Do you know about the significance of February 21, or why there are two Bengals in the first place? We will invite a range of speakers to discuss contemporary issues faced by the Bengali and larger South Asian diaspora, touching on topics such as history and identity in the post-colonial age. 

You probably get it by now - the range of things I want to deliver for BanglaSoc is as rich and diverse as our homeland. I hope this has convinced you to cast a ballot in my name. After all, it can’t be a true Bangla Society without some political nudging.

Joy Bangla