Greater Vancouver Bangladesh Cultural Association (GVBCA) is a non-profit cultural organization in Vancouver, BC. It was established in 2002 wit h the merging of two organizations (Canada Bangladesh Cultural Association of BC established in 1988-89 and Bangladesh Cultural Association of B C established in 1992-93). The main purpose of this organization is to promote our national heritage, culture and linguistic history of Bangladesh in the multicultural society of Canada.

At the onset of these two organizations, there were few families comprising of about 100 members. They organized various activities, such as annual picnic, musical concerts and festivals to celebrate national days o f Bangladesh. However, the strength of the united organization increased in manifold after the reunion of the two associations, and now the community is enjoying diverse activities throughout the year under the dynamic leadership of GVBCA. Currently six to seven thousands Bangladeshi people are living in Greater Vancouver. GVBCA celebrates national days (Independence Day on March 26, Victory Day on December 16, Amar Ekushey on 21st February), International Mother Language Day (21st Feb), Baishakhi mela, annual picnic, special seminar, and other social activities.

GVBCA sponsors a Bengali radio show, Radio Bangladesh (CJSF 90.1 FM and 93.9 Cable FM) on every Sunday @ 3:00-4:00 pm broadcasting from Burnaby, BC. The radio show delivers important community and national news, songs, interviews and birthday wishes in order to promote our culture and national heritage in Canada.

GVBCA is also promoting and patronizing local artists. Performances by children are mostly encouraged by engaging them in various cultural programs. The underlying reason is to bring out the talent and creativity within the second generation of Bangladesh community.

GVBCA has initiated a project on building a community center which is dubbed as the Bangladesh Community Center.

The current EC of GVBCA is working hard in harmony with all other organizations and general members of the community. The vision of this association has broadened to uphold the respect and tolerance to each other, cooperation with other organizations and giving value to our fellow members to establish a peaceful community.

We feel proud to be a part of the Bangladeshi community in Greater Vancouver.