Our Community
Rules & Spirit

Treat every member — new or long-standing, student or elder — with dignity and kindness. Disagreements are welcome; disrespect is not. This is a space where every Bengali voice belongs.

Anyone with Bengali heritage or connection — and friends of Bengali culture — are warmly welcomed. We celebrate diversity of origin, profession, age, and background. No one should ever feel like an outsider here.

Bengali adda is sacred — we love spirited discussion. But keep conversations constructive. Personal attacks, trolling, or inflammatory remarks have no place here. Debate ideas, not people.

If you commit to volunteering, bringing food, or taking a committee role — follow through. All event donations must be submitted at least two weeks before the event. Repeated follow-ups are never pleasant for anyone.

The Core Group (Pitu Haldar, Sharmila Mitra, Sounak Chakraborty) was elected by the community to serve the community. Engage with them respectfully. Concerns should be raised through dialogue, not public conflict.

Food, Decoration, and Cultural Committees have full autonomy in their domain. Do not interfere with their work uninvited. No one is permitted to linger around the stage or prompt the MC. Trust the process.

Before posting photos or videos of community members online, consider their privacy. Avoid sharing images of children without parental awareness. Keep group communications — especially financial matters — confidential within the community.

Show up for each other's milestones. Contribute to potlucks with love. Cheer for every performer — from the youngest student to the most seasoned artist. A community grows when its members celebrate one another freely.