Formation and Adaptation of Bangladeshi Migrant Community in Korea : Focusing on the Case of BCK

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the future perspective of Bangladesh community in Korea (BCK). We analyze the formation, goals, purposes and activities of different types of community organizations. Bangladeshi migrants like to live in community in host country that plays an important role on their overseas life. Different types of Bangladeshi migrants have established different types of communities and all communities have specific goals. To achieve their goals, they have various activities. Bangladesh Community in Korea (BCK) known as common platform where all types of migrant communities work together as unity of will. It works asan umbrella organization upon all Bangladeshi migrants as well as migrant communities. BCK's aims are developing and raising the migrant community, achieving various facilities and opportunities from host country, making bridge between home and host country, and finally branding home country. The future perspective of BCK is very significant for Bangladeshi migrant society as well as home and host country. This study suggests that every community should have good strategy and increase network and activity to achieve their goals for target people and welfare of migrant society in Korea. BCK should promote Bangladeshi migrants as a member of the Korean society rather than excessive strengthening of ethnic national identity.