Bangladesh Student Association at Iowa State University

Dear BSA Members,

We hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits.

We are delighted to announce the upcoming Freshers’ Reception 2025 hosted by the Bangladeshi Student Association (BSA) to warmly welcome our new members for the Spring 2025 – Fall 2025 academic year. We wholeheartedly invite each and every one of you to join us in this joyous occasion. Families are also warmly welcomed, as their presence will further strengthen the sense of community and togetherness that defines BSA.

✨ This event promises an evening filled with companionship, entertainment, and the chance to connect with your fellow BSA and community members. Please mark your calendars:

📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Venue: Stonebrook Community Church, Ames

👉 Registration Fee: Fee with Fall 2025 Membership

Important Remarks:

• Membership Fee (Fall 2025):
• Graduate Students – $20
• Undergraduate Students – $15
• Family – $35
Payment Methods:
Treasurer: Md Solaiman
• PayPal: paypal.me/solaimanhosen
• Zelle: 5159163182
Please write “BSA F25” and your full name in the memo while making the payment.

• All BSA members (including new members) are required to pay the membership fee. Please make your payment by October 10, 2025.

• To ensure the event runs smoothly and on schedule, we kindly request everyone to arrive on time.

• We encourage members to volunteer and actively participate in decorating, cooking, and other preparations to help make this event successful.

• For headcount and volunteer sign-up, please fill out the form below:
🔗 Headcount & Volunteer List (please click the comment's link)

We are looking forward to seeing you all and making this Freshers’ Reception a memorable one together!

“আমার ভাইয়ের রক্তে রাঙানো একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারি, আমি কি ভুলিতে পারি।”

১৯৫২ সালের একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারি আমাদের ইতিহাসের এক গৌরবময় অধ্যায়। এই দিনে বাংলা ভাষার জন্য জীবন উৎসর্গ করেছিলেন সালাম, রফিক, বরকত, জব্বারসহ নাম-না-জানা আরও অনেক বীর। তাদের ত্যাগের ফলেই আমরা পেয়েছি মাতৃভাষায় কথা বলার অধিকার, যা আমাদের জাতীয় পরিচয়ের অন্যতম ভিত্তি।

আজ আমরা স্মরণ করি সেই সব বীরদের, যারা নিজেদের প্রাণ বিসর্জন দিয়ে আমাদের অধিকার প্রতিষ্ঠা করেছিলেন। আসুন, তাদের স্মরণে আজ আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবসে আমরা আমাদের ভাষা, সংস্কৃতি, ও ঐতিহ্যের প্রতি শ্রদ্ধাশীল হই এবং নতুন প্রজন্মের কাছে এই চেতনা পৌঁছে দিই।

- বাংলাদেশ স্টুডেন্ট এসোসিয়েশন (BSA), আইওয়া স্টেট ইউনিভার্সিটি

Dear BSA Members,
Welcome to the new semester! We’re thrilled to announce a lineup of fun and engaging events:

🎯 Badminton & Indoor Games Tournament: Feb 20–28
🎉 Pahela Boishakh Celebration: Apr 12
🌳 Summer Picnic: Date TBA

Additionally, our initial committee announced at the beginning of Fall 2024 has gone through several changes over the past months. We are excited to share the final committee for 2024–2025, which will lead us for the rest of the academic year (see poster attached).

Let’s make this semester unforgettable! Stay connected, participate, and enjoy the vibrant BSA community. 🥳

As the fall semester wraps up already, the Bangladesh Student Association (BSA) at Iowa State University is proud to reflect on an incredible Fall 2024 filled with events, achievements, and unwavering community spirit. Here’s a look back at what we accomplished together:

🎉 Freshers' Reception 2024
This fall, we offered a warm welcome to new students with a delightful event. The celebration began with a cake-cutting ceremony and flowers for our freshers, creating a memorable and cheerful atmosphere like a quiz competition. The evening featured vibrant cultural performances, delicious deshi food, and connections. This event was held on September 29th, a festive and joyous occasion that brought our growing BSA family closer together.

🍛 Food Festival at Memorial Union
On November 3rd, we proudly represented Bangladesh at the International Culture Fair, serving Chicken Biriyani and Mango Lassi. The flavors of our Bangladesh were a hit, and we deeply appreciate the volunteers who helped make this event a success.

🏏 Cricket Tournament
Our BSA-sponsored cricket team, Bangladesh Tigers, made us proud by reaching the finals of the Fall 2024 Outdoor Tape Ball Tournament hosted by ISU Cricket Club. They secured the runner-up position with their amazing teamwork and dedication.

💧 Flood Relief Fundraiser
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised $1,700 to support families affected by the devastating floods in Bangladesh. The funds were distributed to those in urgent need, showcasing the power of collective action and compassion.

🍬 Pitha Utsab & Victory Day Celebration
We concluded the year with a heartwarming Pitha Utsab on December 1st at Memorial Lutheran Church. This event was celebrated with traditional Bangladeshi pithas, a kids' drawing competition, and the spirit of Bijoy Dibosh.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported our events. Together, we have celebrated our culture, strengthened our community, and made a meaningful impact.
Here’s to many more milestones and memories in the future: Wishing you all a happy New Year 2025!

Dear all,
I hope you are doing well and enjoying your summer. We are very glad to announce the committee for BSA-2024 executive committee.
I've attached a photo of the committee. Thanks everyone for your kind cooperation.
Best regards,
Rayhanul & Razzaq

USA তে বসবাসরত Iowa State এর গ্রেটার বাংলাদেশী কমিউনিটি কিছু ফান্ড কালেকশন করছে বাংলাদেশের মানুষকে সহায়তা করার জন্য। আপাতত যেসব খাতে সাহায্য করছে:

১. আর্থিকভাবে অস্বচ্ছল শহীদ পরিবার
২. আহতদের চিকিৎসা
৩. আন্দোলন এবং এর পরবর্তী সহিংসতার শিকার নিরপরাধ মানুষ
৪. রাস্তা পরিষ্কার, ট্রাফিক নিয়ন্ত্রণ, ডাকাতি-লুটপাট ঠেকানো ইত্যাদিতে যেসব ছাত্ররা কাজ করছে তাদের সাপোর্ট

আপনাদের সরাসরি পরিচিত কারো সাহায্য লাগলে নিচে দেওয়া নাম্বারে জানাতে পারেন। সরাসরি ফোন না করে মেসেজ দিলে সুবিধা হয়, পরবর্তীতে ভেরিফাই করে যতটুকু সম্ভব সাহায্য করা হবে। আর দয়া করে কন্টাক্ট করার আগে যাদের সহায়তা লাগবে তাদের সাথে কথা বলে ডিটেইলস জেনে নিবেন।

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Bangladeshi people expressed their solidarity with the student protests, condemned the violence and demanded justice in front of 'Ames City Hall'

BSA at Iowa State University expresses solidarity with students in Bangladesh who are calling for a fair and merit-based job quota system. The recent protests against quotas underscore the pressing need for reform and the significance of ensuring that government positions are open to all based on merit. We grieve for the students who lost their lives and were wounded during these protests. We support the right to peaceful protest and denounce any actions that endanger the safety of students. We vehemently reject any additional violence against the students in Bangladesh.





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Solidarity with students in Bangladesh by Bangladesh Student Association at Iowa State University 🇧🇩✊

Here is the new BSA 2023-2024 committee. Congratulations to all! 🎉🎊