New American Democratic Club celebrates three decades, meets and greets and honors

Hakikul Islam Khokan

New American Youth Forum and New American Women's Forum organized a colorful annual dinner and 'Meet and Greet' event to celebrate three decades of the New American Democratic Club in order to consolidate the political, social and organizational progress of the Bangladeshi American community in New York. Last Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the evening, Gulshan Terrace, Woodside, Queens, hosted a gathering of mainstream politicians, elected representatives, and prominent members of the Bangladeshi community. Khabar Ibn News.

Musician Alvan Chowdhury performed the national anthems of the United States and Bangladesh at the beginning of the program. Everyone present stood and showed respect to the national anthems of the two countries. New American Youth Forum president Nusrat Alam and newly elected president of New American Democratic Club Ahnaf Alam presided over the event. Founder president of the organization and Muldhara politician Morshed Alam delivered the welcome speech.

US Congresswoman Grace Meng, New York State Senators Lee Roy Comrie and John Lew, Assemblymembers Jessica Gonzales Rojas, Steven Raga and Catalina Cruz, New York City Councilmembers Linda Lee, Sandra Wong and Shekhar Krishnan, Deputy Mayor and Councilmember Shipa Uddin of Franklin Township, New Jersey, and many mainstream politicians gave their greetings. the leader

In addition, mainstream labor leader politician Maf Mibah Uddin, businessman and political leader Fahad Solaiman, Queens Democratic Party district leader at large attorney Moin Chowdhury, Dr. Dilip Nath, Republican Party leader Nasir Ali Khan Paul, veteran journalist Syed Mohammad Ullah, brave freedom fighter Golam Mostafa Khan Meraj, State Committee Member Jamila Uddin, Weekly Prothom Alo North America editor Ibrahim Chowdhury Khokon and many others.

Speakers gratefully recalled the role of Morshed Alam, founder of the New American Democratic Club, in increasing the involvement of people of Bangladeshi descent in mainstream US politics. they sayOnly through organized political participation can the Bangladeshi American community strengthen its rights and position. At this time, the social and economic contribution of the Bangladeshi community was highly appreciated.

In recognition of their contributions to society, politics, business and human services, 10 eminent individuals and institutions were awarded. The honorees are New York City Public Advocate Jumani Williams, Assembly Member Jessica Gonzales Rojas, Ayesha Siddiqa Naureen, prominent businessman and Dhaka District Association President Dulal Behedu, Mia Bashar, Zainal Abedin, Jahangir Alam, Amin Mehdi, Selina Sharmin and freedom fighter Farooq Hossain. Besides, special certificates were awarded to Ahsan Uddin (Ehsan Jewel) and Autism Society Habilitation Organization (ASO).

New American Democratic Club Founder and Executive Chairman Morshed Alam, President Ahnaf Alam, New American Youth Forum President Nusrat Alam, New American Women's Forum President Advocate Rubaiya Rahman, Executive Advisor Professor Husnay Ara, Officers Rabbi Syed, Anjam Siddiqui Rafi, J Molla Sani, Japnit thanked everyone for their support and cooperation. Singh, Vice President Musharat Shaheen Anubha, Shah Farooq along with the organizing leaders.

It should be noted that in addition to mainstream elected representatives, a large number of people from different classes and professions of the Bangladeshi community were present in this event.Which carries a strong message of unity and political capability of Bangladeshi Americans in New York. At the end, everyone was treated to dinner.