Iskcon Youth Forum, Bangladesh

Bhaktivedanta Academy for Culture and Education

As a project of ISKCON Youth Forum, BACE is a residential facility for college students and young unmarried professionals whereby they integrate spiritual discipline with their academic / professional career. Systematic training programs for the youth are held based on philosophy, character development and leadership skills. The BACE promises to offer a nourishing package of lifestyle management and provide a strong spiritual foundation to students’ academic & professional pursuits by which they blossom to be the beacon light for the new generation.BACE is an exclusive opportunity for young students and working professionals to get a firsthand experience of the Krishna conscious lifestyle. This facility has been designed on the principles of the traditional gurukula system for unmarried boys for a systematic training in the Vedic culture and education. It is to be remarked that this is NOT just another residential facility like a typical hostel / lodge. The motivation of anyone wishing to reside here should be to learn and practice the process of devotional service to the Lord, along with pursuing his usual academic / professional duties.

Benefits of staying in BACE

During his tenure of stay in the BACE, one is expected to get

A proper and thorough understanding of spiritual knowledge

Theoretical as well as practical knowledge of Vaishnava etiquettes
Opportunities to make true friends based on love and service to the Supreme Lord
Chance to improve one’s quality of spiritual practice and service attitude
An environment favorable for excelling in one’s academic / professional responsibilities
Qualification to staying in BACE :

Anyone desiring to stay in a BACE should meet the following criteria :

One should have a strong desire to understand and practice the process of devotional service to the Supreme Lord
One should be chanting a minimum of 4 rounds of the Hare Krishna mahamantra for at least the past one month and keen to increase it
One should be attending the weekly programme being conducted at any of the BACEs for at least past one month. This ensures that he already has friendship with several BACE residents.
One should be strictly willing to follow the four regulative principles, namely no meat eating (including onion, garlic), no intoxication (including tea, coffee), no illicit sex (including artificial means), no gambling.
All aspirants must seek prior approval from his home for staying in the BACE.

F.A.Q:

1. Can I join the BACE immediately without attending any program in ISKCON?
One should be attending the weekly programme being conducted at any of the BACEs for at least past one month. This ensures that he already has friendship with several BACE residents.
2. If I’m married and my family does not stay in Mumbai, can I avail the BACE facility?
No, you cannot since this facility is only for unmarried men between 18-32 years of age.
3. I come from a religious family where no one drinks or smokes. If I live here, will it affect me?
Certainly not. All boys who live here are screened thoroughly to ensure that they don’t smoke or drink. You can live here among people who do not have these bad habits and who are religious.
   5. I leave for college/company early in the morning and cannot come in the afternoon for lunch. Does that mean I’ve to take lunch in my office by paying extra?
No. the breakfast and lunch are ready by 7 am. You can have your breakfast and pack your lunch and go to college in the morning itself. In this way, you don’t need to buy lunch.
6. Will I get North Indian or South Indian food?

As we have boys from all states living in the BACEs, we supply hygienically-prepared food which is a mix of all the states and caters to everyone’s need.
   7. Can I avail only the accommodation and not the Prasadam facility?
The idea behind BACE is to provide a Krishna conscious environment to you. The Prasadam we provide is satvik, offered to the Lord, delicious and nutritious. Having Prasadam along with other  residents will help to develop a bonding with them.

     8. If I fall sick, will the temple management help me in taking me to the doctor?

Certainly. Since you will be a part of our family, we will certainly help in sending you to a doctor / hospital along with a co-resident of yours, if required. We will contact your family members / anyone else you want and inform them about your ill-health. Hence we insist on knowing your medical history, illnesses, contact nos. in case of emergency etc. beforehand to help us handle such situations in an efficient way.

Dhaka Zone:

1.MURALIDHAR BACE

BACE MEMBERS CONTACT NUMBER

Sl.	Name	Profession	Contacts
01	Sadgati Gauranga Das	Job	01911612673
02	Sandiponi Sebok Das	Student	01920987898, 01671559902
03	Nitaicharan Kripa Das	Job	01734687260
04	Subhadra Nitai Das	Student	01918288356
05	Gaurkishor Kripa Das	Student	01922376051
06	Siddheshwar Kishor Das	Student	0191892579, 018127807363
07	Akash Das	Student	01675667447, 01711946187
08	Subrata Kundu Das	Student	01912306910, 01719017365
09	Mithun Das	Student	01721350775
10	Bishwajit Das	Job	01730356713, 01921582474
11	Prottoy Das	Job	01916839364
12	Biplob Das	Business	01820531611
13	Joyanta Das	Student	01913060864
14	Monu Das	Student	01920538384
15	Amrita Das	Student	01916866346
16	Suvro Das	Student	01721200279
17	Krishna Das	Student	01935938670, 01723766158
18	Bipra Das	Business	01672847414
19	Gobinda Das	Student	01931201910
20	Sonjit Das	Student	01926255414
21	Ratan Das	Student	01731391192
22	Dibakar Das	Student	01736296629
23	Biddut Das	Student	01728537078
24	Indrajit Das	Job	01911933019
25	Suman Das	Job	01716624918
26	Indra Das	Job	01726394444
27	Bipul Das	Student	01737220917
28	Tanmoy Das	Student	01716334029
29	Nayan Das	Job
30	Nilkantha Das	Job
31	Supriyo Das	Student
32	Debashish Das	Student	01611029427
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35	Naru Gopal Das(dadu)	Pujari	01764923125