BMANA is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, educational and charitable organization of medical professionals of Bangladeshi descent. BMANA was incorporated in Michigan in 1981. Since then 16 chapters of BMANA have been established in the United States.
In addition to educational, cultural and charitable events organized by the individual chapters, BMANA sponsors a national convention annually. Twenty-five national conventions have been held in a variety of cities in North America. The conventions feature a unique blend of educational, cultural, social and humanitarian activities.
BMANA currently produces one publication, BMANA Newsletter. It is published several times a year. Plans for a journal that will cover a broad range of association events and educational and cultural topics is in development. The newsletter, BMANA Newsletter, focuses on association news and members.
BMANA Disaster Fund, established in the mid 1990’s, is the main component of the charitable and humanitarian arm of the association. The association’s various committees may request grants from the fund to facilitate projects that are consistent with the association’s guidelines for educational and humanitarian medical projects.
The BMANA Alliance committee encourages charitable, educational and cultural enrichment and assists in enhancing local and national programs. Membership is open to the spouses of members of BMANA.