
Oath of representatives of Bangladeshi origin in Pennsylvania
Hakikul Islam Khokan
Representatives of Bangladeshi origin who won elections in various townships and boroughs in Pennsylvania were recently sworn in. news ibn news
On January 5, 2026, Monday, Saiduzzaman Danny was sworn in as Upper Derby Township Treasurer and Saima Disha as 7th District Councilwoman. On the same day, Shahidul Parth was sworn in as the Commissioner of Ward-3 of Hatfield Township and Syeda Haque was sworn in as the Council Member of Hatfield Borough. Later, Shahidul Parth was elected Vice President of the Board of Commissioners by the vote of the commissioners.
Also sworn in as a Lansdale Borough Council member was Rafia Razzak, who was later elected by commissioners as vice president of the Board of Commissioners.
These swearing-in ceremonies were a historic and proud moment for the Bangladeshi community. Everyone took the oath with the Holy Quran in hand. Of particular note, three women of Bangladeshi descent have been elected as Muslim Americans for the first time in Upper Derby, Hatfield and Lansdale Boroughs.
Elected representatives working together are safe,He pledged to build an inclusive and humane society.