The name of the organization is “Bangladeshi Young Professionals in Sweden”, therefore, it will be referred as “BYPS” in short. Professionals are understood here, are mainly students and other persons origin from Bangladesh or have family ties to Bangladesh who currently live in Sweden. BYPS is established in 2008 by a group of former students from Uppsala University and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). It is a non-political, non-religious and non-profitable organization based in Uppsala, Sweden.
PURPOSES
To promote Bengali culture through celebration of different activities and events round the year. The activities usually include but not limited to celebration of Victory day (16th December), International Mother Language Day (21st February), Bengali new year (14th April), summer picnic, and sports.
To promote Bangladeshi social heritage to our new generation.
To promote understanding and social contact between BYPS members and Bangladeshi communities.
To exchange valuable information to study, job, and housing among the members.
To support new students and professionals to get used to with the new environment here in Sweden.