US Embassy in Dhaka congratulates Bangladeshi-Americans who won in 2024 US elections
The US Embassy in Dhaka on Saturday (16 November) congratulated Bangladeshi Americans who were elected from various constituencies in different states during the 2024 US elections held on 5 November.
In a post on its verified Facebook page, the embassy said, "Nabila Islam makes history as the first Muslim woman to be elected as a senator from Georgia, while Sheikh Rahman is celebrated as Georgia's first Muslim and Asian senator.
"Alongside three other inspiring Bangladeshi Americans, their victories represent greater diversity and representation in US politics."
The three other Bangladeshi Americans are Dr Nurun Nabi, Masudur Rahman and Abul Bashar Khan.
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Author and Ekushey Padak-winning freedom fighter Nurun Nabi was re-elected unopposed as councilman for Plainsboro Township, New Jersey. This is his fifth consecutive term.
Masudur was re-elected as a state senator for District 4 in Connecticut. He is Connecticut's first Bangladeshi-American senator and has been elected for a two-year term.
Republican candidate Bashar was re-elected as a member of the New Hampshire State House of Representatives for the sixth time, setting a record.
