New York, Nov 08 (V7N)— In a remarkable show of success, five US representatives of Bangladeshi descent have been elected in the recent national elections, securing wins across various states.
1. Sheikh Rahman - Georgia State Senate: Sheikh Rahman, originally from Bangladesh, has been re-elected to the Georgia State Senate from District 5 for the fourth consecutive time. A pioneer as Georgia’s first Muslim and Asian senator, he won with a substantial margin, receiving double the votes of his Republican opponent Lisa Badage.
2. Nabila Islam - Georgia State Senate: Nabila Islam has made history as the first Muslim woman elected to Georgia’s State Senate, representing District 7. Winning 46,231 votes against her opponent Gregory Howard’s 37,867, the 27-year-old has secured a two-year term.
3. Masudur Rahman - Connecticut State Senate: In Connecticut’s District 4, Masudur Rahman achieved a historic turnout, amassing over 33,000 votes—the highest in 50 years. The Bangladeshi American senator, originally from Hajiganj Upazila in Chandpur, decisively defeated Republican Steven King.
4. Nurun Nabi - Councilman, New Jersey: Ekushey Padak awardee and Bangladeshi freedom fighter Nurun Nabi was re-elected unopposed as a councilman in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey, marking his fifth term in office.
5. Abul B. Khan - New Hampshire State Legislature: Republican Abul B. Khan won his sixth term as a legislator from Rockingham District 30 in New Hampshire, receiving 2,939 votes against Democrat Bob Allbright’s 1,726 votes.
These victories reflect the growing influence of Bangladeshi Americans in the US political landscape, showcasing representation from diverse backgrounds and an increasing commitment to civic leadership.
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