The Bangladesh Australia Association of Western Australia Inc. (BAAWA) was founded in 1982 by residents and resident students from Bangladesh in Perth to foster and promote understanding, and friendship between Bangladeshi Australians in Western Australia and the rest of the community, including Australians from all other ethnic backgrounds, through the exchange of ideas and culture.

BAAWA organises recreational activities including sporting and cultural events and excursions for members and provides a forum for them to exchange information, communicate ideas and promote community welfare.