BEST DFW TX

What does BEST actually mean? B Bangladeshi: Being of Bangladeshi ethnicity
E Expatriates: Used in the modern meaning of one who chooses to live abroad
S Society of: Members of a community
T Texas: The Lone Star State

Basically, it is the coming together of people of Bangladeshi ethnicity who live abroad (away from Bangladesh) in the Lone Star State specifically North Texas.

2. Why did BEST get started? The founding members of BEST noticed a significant gap in the community services provided for the Bangladeshis living in North Texas. While there were (and still are) several cultural programs and events throughout the year, no organizations were addressing the most important factors - how to keep the growing number of second and third generation youth connected to our culture and community. That's where BEST stepped in - to bridge the gap between the traditional Bangladeshi culture and the western world where the second and third generations are growing up.

3. What is the purpose of BEST? BEST was formed in 2010 with a mission to be the premier organization for Bangladeshi Americans living in Texas by:
- Helping the community with social services
- Supporting recent immigrations with their assimilation into mainstream American society
- Fostering an environmental of unity and,
- Promoting and preserving Bangladeshi heritage and culture.