In the recent United States elections, five candidates of Bangladeshi descent have been re-elected as lawmakers across various states, according to unofficial results and confirmations from local communities.
The victorious candidates are Sheikh M Rahman, a Democratic candidate for the Georgia State Senate, Nabila Islam, also a senator from a different district in Georgia, Masudur Rahman for the Connecticut State Senate, Abul Khan as a State Representative in New Hampshire, and Dr Nurun Nabi as a councilman from Plainsboro Township, New Jersey.
Councilman Dr Nurun Nabi was re-elected for a fifth term in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey, where he has held this position continuously since 2007, marking 14 years of service.
In his township, there is a mayor and five council members, with Dr Nabi responsible for cultural and heritage affairs.
Among the Bangladeshi-origin lawmakers, Abul B Khan has once again been elected as a member of the New Hampshire State Legislature, representing Rockingham District-30.
This marks his sixth term as a lawmaker, having received the highest number of votes for the Republican Party, securing a two-year tenure. He is among 400 representatives in New Hampshire.
In a statement to the media, Abul Khan expressed gratitude, saying, “I am very grateful; the people have elected me with the highest votes for the sixth time. Although I am a Republican, I aim to serve people of all affiliations. Our government supports not raising taxes, and is focused on improving education and healthcare, which are the goals we will continue to pursue.”
Additionally, several other Bangladeshi-American candidates from states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey participated in county and local level elections, though their results have not yet been announced.
