Pathbhaban

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Pathbhaban - An Intro to Bengali

Bengali is the language of the people of Bengal, in eastern India. It is also the national language of Bangladesh, which was, but east Bengal, prior to the religiously based political separation of India from Bangladesh. Differences in religion notwithstanding, the people of the two Bengals stand united behind the thread of a common language.

As one of our social obligations and responsibilities, a few of our enlightened Bichitra members have created "Pathbhaban". Literally from "path - studies" and "bhaban - building", Pathbhaban is a Learning Center for Language as well as culture of the rich Bengali heritage of the Indian Subcontinent. Specially, the people with Bengali heritage, accomplish knowledge of Bengali language and culture. Pathbhaban has variety of courses.

A student at Pathbhaban is moved through various courses of different levels, depending on the background and interest of the student. The vision of Pathbhaban is create a Group of people knowledgeable as well as proud of the Center, so the members can provide and share the Rich Culture and Heritage of Bengal Language.

Mission at Pathbhaban

The principal Mission of Pathbhaban is to empower the interested communities of the greater metropolitan Detroit to speak, read and write about their views on the Bengali language.

Bengali Language classes started in Detroit area in 1974. After going through many difficulties, Pathbhaban was established in 1983 by countless efforts of Late Sm. Manju Basu and Mrs Madhuri Hazra. Courses at Pathbhaban are outlined to fit the structure, and are being reviewed continuously to meet the student interest. Pathbhaban has regular classes throughout the year. Classes meet once a week for three hours. For more information, please contact:

Satyen Basu, Pranab Saha, Bharati Samanta, Chinmayee Dutta, Gouri Nandi, Subhadra Bandyopadhyay, Shampa Ghosh, Swathi Haldar, Shampa Mukhopadhyay, Pommee Datta