Association of Bangladeshi Students at University of Virginia

Club Description

The Association of Bangladeshi Students at the University of Virginia (ABS@UVA) is a non-profit student organization. Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University.  It is a separate and independent organization that is responsible for managing its own activities and affairs. The mission of ABS@UVA at the University of Virginia isTo form a platform to unite all students and alumni of the University of Virginia, and friends and families around the surrounding areas who belong to (either by citizenship or family heritage) or are interested in Bangladesh and share closeness to the cause of the birth of the great nation, Bangladesh and her prosperity.To represent Bangladesh (History, Culture, Literature, Social values, Scholarly achievements, Concerns & Prospects) in all aspects in a formal way (as permitted by regulations for student organizations) at the University of Virginia.To uplift the uniting spirit of freedom of the great nation by offering tribute to all martyrs (including but not limited to those during the Language movement and Liberation war) who laid the foundation to give birth to Bangladesh.To help in the development of Bangladesh in all possible means such as (but not limited to) donations, technical assistance, and intellectual contribution on a priority basis.To assist new students to blend in the academic and social environmentThe organization can also extend its assistance (in any form) to any other cause (not related to Bangladesh). However, considering the limited scope of the organization, issues related to Bangladesh will have clear priority over other issues.