Mission Statement
BKPA stands for The Bengali Kids of Princeton Area. As American Bengali kids and young adults, our goals are to pursue higher education, establish ourselves as good citizens, and give back to and support our local and global communities.
Bengali is the 7th most spoken language in the world. As an organization, our mission is to learn about and expose others to our Bengali culture, engage with our communities, and grow as individuals. Along with celebrating both our American and Bengali cultures, we also work to stay informed about social issues prominent in society.
To support this mission our organization has four pillars: Educational, Cultural, Literary, and Charitable.
ABOUT BKPA
BKPA has four pillars around which we structure our activities: Educational, Charitable, Literary, and Cultural. We host events, classes, fundraisers, and more to support goals in each of these areas.
As a volunteer-run organization for kids, our programs are generated by and focused on kids.
BKPA was founded in the early 2000s by Anita Dam. Anita was inspired to create a community where she could learn about, celebrate, and share her heritage and connect with other Bengali and Bengali-American kids. This drive to forge cultural connections has led to BKPA blossoming into an international community. BKPA started at Anita’s kitchen table as a club holding a few annual events and a weekly informal Bangla class, and has now grown to host multiple events per year with a community around the globe.
ABOUT BENGALI
Did you know that the US Government considers the Bengali language to be a critical language for the future of our country? It is the 7th most spoken language in the world. For this reason and more, the US State Department believes in establishing relationships with the Bengali language and people for future development and prosperity.
The Bengali Kids of Princeton Area -BKPA members have distinct cultural identities as American Bengalis. We hope our organization can help bridge the gap between American and Bengali cultures. In this rapidly globalizing world, it is important to forge connections across cultures and countries. BKPA’s focus is to build these bridges in all parts of life, starting with the paths available from the popularity of our language. Through events, trips, and other programs we share Bengali culture with our local communities and maintain relationships with our friends abroad.
Leadership
Akanksha Purkayastha
(Co-President)
Nidhi Pramanik
(Co-President)
Executive committee weekly meeting
Co-Presidents
- Akanksha Purkayastha
- Nidhi Pramanik
- Debodeepta Ghosh
- Amolika Chatterjee
- Krittika Dutta
- Mark Dutta
- Andre Dutta
- Raj Saha
- Rupsaha Biswas
- Swarnab Roy
Past Presidents 2007 – 2021
Ishani Chowdhury and Shounak Ghosh
Samiyah Syed and Jareen Shuva
Shalin Banerjee and Arushi Biswas
Rupsha Chakrabarty and Swayam Shuvra Chakraborty
Anisha Das and Anushka Purkayastha
Mitali Chowdhury and Sahil Banerjee
Sanjukta Mahata and Sohan Pramanik
Soham Bhattacharya
Arnob Dam
Pia Pal
Anu Gupta
Anita Dam
Nikhilesh Dey
Subha Samanta
Sneha Basu
Nimita Mitra
Our Teachers
BKPA offers online Bengali language courses tailored for global accessibility, enabling individuals worldwide to engage in learning from any location. With a flexible approach, both teachers and students can participate regardless of their geographical constraints.
Presently, the teaching staff comprises professionals from diverse regions across the United States and Kolkata, India, each contributing their unique expertise and cultural insights to the learning environment. These instructors bring rich experiences and varied perspectives, enhancing the educational journey for students.Â
Through BKPA’s platform, individuals from around the world can immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Bengali language and culture.
In-person Teachers
Online Teachers
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