What Mayor Mamdani said about Bangladeshis in New York

Hakikul Islam Khokon

The newly elected Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, expressed his sincere gratitude to the expatriate Bangladeshis after the historic victory. He said, the active participation and unwavering support of the Bangladeshi community became an important basis for his election victory.

The United States media also praised the role of Bangladeshis. According to the New York Times report, the small but emerging Bangladeshi community has acted as a 'vanguard' or leading force in Mamdani's campaign. Khabar Ibn News.

Bangladeshi voters stood in queues at the polling stations in Jackson Heights, Queens Astoria, Jamaica, Bronx and Brooklyn since the morning of the election day. They not only voted, but also encouraged other voters by conducting door-to-door campaigns. About 98 percent of Bangladeshis living in New York are Muslim, and most of their votes went to Mamdani.

Despite the increased pressure on immigrants since the Donald Trump administration, the diaspora has undauntedly supported their favorite candidate. Mamdani's victory came as a symbol of unity with the support of immigrants and young voters, ignoring the conflict between billionaires and traditional politicians.

After the election results were confirmed, the Bangladeshi community held jubilant rallies in Jackson Heights, Jamaica, the Bronx and Brooklyn. Many went to the main campaign office in Manhattan to congratulate the newly elected mayor.Bangladeshi leaders active in New York—Bangladesh Society President Ataur Rahman Salim, General Secretary Mohammad Ali, Trustee Board Chairman Shah Newaz, Jamaica Bangladesh Friends Society President Fakrul Islam Delwar, Jackson Heights Business Association President Harun Bhuiyan, Bronx Community Leader M.NMajumdar, Life President Karam Chowdhury, General Secretary Rasek Malik, Board of Trustee Police Officer Sardar Al Mamun, Senior Journalist Hakikul Islam Khokon, Founder and President of News Portal Journalists Association and others said that New York City has got a generous heart through the united efforts of expatriate BangladeshisA progressive and pro-immigrant mayor.