South Asians for Biden has launched ‘Bangladeshis for Biden National Council’ to Mobilize the Bangladeshi-American Community Ahead of Presidential Election. South Asians for Biden announced Tuesday that it is launching the Bangladeshis for Biden National Council in an effort to mobilize the Bangladeshi-American community to vote for the Biden-Harris ticket. The Council, which is under the auspices of the South Asians for Biden umbrella organization, will be led by Anis Ahmed, who will serve as the National Director. In addition to Ahmed, the Council includes a list of venerated community leaders in its ranks.
“South Asians for Biden is excited to announce the launch of the Bangladeshis for Biden National Council and the esteemed leadership team, which will be led by Anis Ahmed,” said Neha Dewan, National Director of South Asians for Biden. “Bangladeshis are among the fastest-growing subset of the Asian American community, and the community’s participation in this upcoming election will be crucial to electing the Biden-Harris ticket,” added Dewan.
The Bangladeshi for Biden Council will encourage Bangladeshi-American citizens to register to vote, host candidate meet-and-greets, and educate the community about the importance of active political engagement.
National Director Anis Ahmed stated, “I am proud to lead the Bangladeshis for Biden National Council. Individuals of Bangladeshi origin are a burgeoning force in American electoral politics and are a growing population that can play a vital role in the upcoming presidential election by making political contributions, campaigning, and of course, by voting. The Council will work as a platform to motivate and engage more Bangladeshi Americans to vote in significant numbers for Biden-Harris ticket,” added Ahmed.
Anika Rahman, Communications Director for the Council, added “Bangladeshi-Americans are an important component of the American fabric, and we are excited to empower the community to make sure its voice is heard loud and clear this upcoming election. Electing Vice President Biden and Senator Harris this November 3rd is pivotal to our future.”
The Bangladeshi Biden National Council includes a growing list of team leaders, including:
Golam Mowla, Maryland State Director
Shahid Khan Chowdhury, Maryland Deputy Director
Salim M Hossain, Maryland Coordinator
Mizanur Rahman, Maryland Coordinator
Mohammed kazal, Maryland Coordinator
Kabirul Islam, Maryland Coordinator
Tahmina Watson, Washington State Director
Nahida Ali, Texas State Director
Rashidul Hasan, North Carolina State Director
Sharafat Hussain-Babu, Virginia State Director
Farook a Hossain, New Jersey State Director
Atiqur R k Eusufzai, New Jersey Deputy Director
Syed Harun, Florida State Director
Mozaharul Islam, Florida Deputy Director
Nazda Alam, Massachusetts State Director
Maf Misbah Uddin, New York State Director
Morshed Alam, New York Deputy Director
Mohammad Karim Chowdhury, New York Chief Coordinator
Jamilla A. Uddin, New York Coordinator (Women)
Ahnaf Alam, Coordinator (Youth)
Dr. Mujubur Rahman, New York Coordinator (Brooklyn)
Syed Tahmeedul Haque, New York Coordinator (Bronx)
Prof. Monirul Islam, New York Coordinator (Queens)
Mohammad M. Chowdhury, New York Coordinator (Manhattan)
Mizanur Rahman, New York Coordinator (Capital Region)
Md. Ali Hossain, Georgia State Director
Rafiqul Amin Bhuiyan, Pennsylvania State Director
Kazi Matiur Rahman, Pennsylvania Deputy Director
- From Atiqur Rahman Salu in New York
