Established in 1990, the North American Bangladeshi Islamic Community (NABIC) is a nonprofit 501 C3 organization (Registered Tax ID: 62-1531289). Initially, it is to be a network of Islamic-minded professionals. This resource group will intellectually counter the attacks by Bangladeshi “secularists” on Islam and Muslims through writings, seminars, lectures, etc. It is to be an alternative trend to the existing politically-based Islamic and “non-political” Islamic groups. The vision of NABIC is to be a role model in serving humanity with a focus on Bangladesh. The organization is:
Non-Partisan: No affiliation or appearance of affiliation with any political parties in Bangladesh. However, individuals of all political stripes are welcome.
Non-Sectarian: No pre-occupation with Sect or Madhabs
Umma-Oriented/Bangladesh Focused: Based on the proverb “think globally; act locally.” Though the focus area is Bangladeshis and Bangladesh, it is not a nationalist organization that extends helping hands to other parts of the world.
Mission
1. Promote Islamic awareness and practices among American Muslims, focusing on those of Bangladeshi heritage.
2. Serve the Muslim communities in North America, focusing on those of Bangladeshi heritage in meeting its various needs.
3. Link North American Muslims with the welfare of the people of Bangladesh.
4. Facilitate dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among various segments of the people of Bangladeshi heritage and with other groups in North America.