U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has applauded the Bengali American community’s  political awareness—and their support for President Obama. At a reception hosted by the BA for Obama—Clarke also spoke of the community’s success.

Mr. Shamsul Haque, the Bangladesh Consul General,   described the event as a “meet and greet event” as part of its efforts “to build bridges between the Bengali American community with the Mainstream America”. 

More than 200 guests attended the dinner where Congresswomen was the chief guest. BA for Obama president Dr. Showkat Ali handed over the plaque of honour to the Congresswomen, requesting her to visit Bangladesh . The Congresswomen, who accepted the Plaque, said she would consider the request. A copy of Rashidul Bari’s Yunusism (Introduction by Jerald Posman) also presented her, “Microfinance stands as one of the most promising and cost-effective tools in the fight against global poverty” she remarked.

BA for Obama hosted this event—in Brooklyn on Saturday— marking the organization’s Second anniversary. It is worth noting that the BA for Obama was founded April 2007.

Yvette D. Clarke, who is serving NY 11 District, called on the United States to drop negative attitudes toward Muslims and said ‘unprecedented coordination’, is needed to make friendship with Muslim World. Clarke, who is also a member of Homeland Security, said, “I will introduce a Bill in Congress to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitor as a public holiday”. Clarke  comments came after Hasan Ali, an official of BA for Obama, asked her, “Why US does not officially observe Muslim Festival as a public holiday?” Rep. Clarke, who is from Jamaica added that she felt a personal connection with Bengalis because of two nations love for Cricket!

The event  with Congresswomen—which Rashidul Bari, the Secretary of BA for Obama, called “a success” of  “we are working together with Congresswomen, reducing our differences and moving boldly forward to have President Obama visit Bangladesh”.

The event conducted by veteran journalist Abu Taher. Dr. Abul Quessem, Mr. Abdullah Kabol, Mr. Abul Basser also spoke on the occasion. Bengali foods have been served after the event. The event was sponsored by BJWA  

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          Photo Gallery of Second Anniversary of

                         BA for Obama

  Chief Guest: U.S. Congresswoman Yvette Clarke

                Special Guest: Mr. Samsul Hague, Bangladesh Consul General

                                       Presided by: Dr. Showkat Ali

Guests: Dr. Abul Quessam, Rashidul Bari, Abul Basser, Dr. Wazed Ali Khan, Zakia Khan

                                         Conducted by: Abu Taher

 Refath Bari welcomes Chief Guest U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke with a bouquet of roses

Abu Taher, Rashidul Bari, Abul Basser, Counsel Samsul Haque and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke looks upon Dr. Ali as he reads from the ‘plaque of honor’

    Chief Guest U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke addresses to Bengali Americans

                                        Dr. Ali, the president of BA for Obama, is making his speech

A copy of Rashidul Bari’s Yunusism(Introduction by Jerald Posman) also presented the Congresswomen.

             Rashidul Bari and his wife enjoys a happy moment with the Congresswomen

                                   The President of the New York Press Club making Speech