President’s Message
Dear Members
I am deeply honoured and grateful to the esteemed members of the Association for entrusting me with the responsibility of serving as the President of the Bengali Association Singapore for 2026. It is a privilege to lead an organisation that has fostered social and cultural cohesion since its inception in 1956.
For many of us, the Bengali Association of Singapore has been a home away from home. Like countless others, I first joined the Association when I arrived in Singapore, seeking a connection to my roots. After more than sixteen years with the community, I look back with immense pride and gratitude at how this Association has nurtured and sustained our Bengali identity in this vibrant little red dot. I have also been fortunate to serve the Association previously as Hon Secretary in 2015 and as Vice President in 2025, and these experiences have deepened my commitment to its growth and success.
Our Association stands firmly by its guiding philosophy of “tomar amar shobar”. Our guiding theme this year will be deeper involvement and stronger community outreach. As we move forward, I am committed to strengthening this spirit of inclusivity through greater member engagement and more diverse, meaningful programmes that will reflect the richness of our community. In addition, we aim to undertake some meaningful initiative that contributes to society, reflecting our commitment to social responsibility.
As we strive for greater transparency and inclusiveness, I encourage all members to stay connected with us through our Website, Subscribe Facebook/Instagram page, Youtube and WhatsApp Group Invite channels for timely updates and announcements. Your continued engagement and support are vital to the success of our Association, and I am confident that together, we can achieve even greater milestones.
I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to the previous Management Committee 2025, especially Mr. Kaushik Ghatak, for their guidance and dedication over the past year. It is my great pleasure to present our newly appointed MC members, who will be working closely with you. The MC team for 2026 is as follows
Management Committee | Bengali Association Singapore
| ROLE | NAME |
| President | Mr. Debananda Ghosh |
| Vice President | Mr. Kanab Banerjee |
| Hon. Secretary | Mr. Subra Jyoti Saha |
| Hon. Treasurer | Mr. Raja Malakar |
| Cultural Secretary | Ms. Soumi Roy |
| Pujo Secretary | Ms. Jaeita Mukherjee |
| Committee Member | Mr. Ayan Biswas |
| Committee Member | Ms. Subhashri Kundu |
| Committee Member | Ms. Arati Debnath |
| Committee Member | Ms. Moushumi Mazumdar |
| Committee Member | Mr. Aniruddha Datta |
| Committee Member | Mr. Pradip Mandal |
| Youth Wing Representative | Ms. Sthiti Acharya |
We’re excited to begin this journey and truly look forward to your strong support and collaboration throughout 2026.
With warm regards,
Debananda Ghosh
President, Bengali Association of Singapore