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'''History:''' Due to an increase in the number of students arriving at UNB from Bangladesh, local Bangladeshi students deemed it necessary to organize a society through which they could assist these new arrivals in settling in at UNB. | '''History:''' Due to an increase in the number of students arriving at UNB from Bangladesh, local Bangladeshi students deemed it necessary to organize a society through which they could assist these new arrivals in settling in at UNB. | ||
'''Activities | '''Activities:''' The society organizes activities to promote Bangladeshi culture on campus and around Fredericton, and provides a social network for members of the Bangladeshi community. | ||
'''Note(s):''' In 2003, to help members unwind during the stressful exam period, the Bangladeshi Cultural Society arranged cricket and soccer matches. The [[South Asian Society (SAS)|South Asian Society]] was invited to join in these activities. | '''Note(s):''' In 2003, to help members unwind during the stressful exam period, the Bangladeshi Cultural Society arranged cricket and soccer matches. The [[South Asian Society (SAS)|South Asian Society]] was invited to join in these activities. | ||
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Revision as of 14:55, 13 June 2014
Name: Bangladesh Cultural Society
Previous/other names: N/A
Prominent date(s) of activity: 1998 - present
History: Due to an increase in the number of students arriving at UNB from Bangladesh, local Bangladeshi students deemed it necessary to organize a society through which they could assist these new arrivals in settling in at UNB.
Activities: The society organizes activities to promote Bangladeshi culture on campus and around Fredericton, and provides a social network for members of the Bangladeshi community.
Note(s): In 2003, to help members unwind during the stressful exam period, the Bangladeshi Cultural Society arranged cricket and soccer matches. The South Asian Society was invited to join in these activities.
Source(s):
- UA Case 173.
- Student Union, Clubs and Societies, [Bangladesh Cultural Society]
- Up the Hill, 2003, p. 20.
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