Let’s start here because too often, events like this get reduced to food, performances, and photo ops.
And yes, there was a banquet. Yes, there was celebration.
But what took place at the Bangladeshi American Community Council (BACC) AGM 2026 & Eid Re-Union in Yonkers was something deeper.
This was about transition.
This was about legacy.
And most importantly, this was about the community continuing forward.
A Room Built on History
Held at Neha Palace Banquet Hall in Yonkers, the evening carried a kind of energy you can’t manufacture. Families, elders, professionals, and youth filled the room, not just attending, but participating in something that has been built over time.
Because BACC isn’t new.
It’s rooted.
And you could feel that in the way people greeted each other, not like strangers, but like people connected through years of shared work, culture, and commitment.
Honoring Leadership While Making Space for What’s Next
At the center of the evening was a significant transition.
After 21 years of service as President, Mohammed Mujumder, LLM, stepped into the role of Chairman of the Presidium.
Twenty-one years isn’t just time.
That’s consistency. That’s stewardship. That’s showing up for a community through change, growth, and challenge.
And that kind of leadership doesn’t end; it evolves.
Stepping into the role of President is Shakawat Ali, marking a new chapter for BACC while still grounded in the foundation that has been built.
This wasn’t about replacement.
It was about continuation.
Leadership Installed And Recognized
This moment wasn’t just symbolic; it was official.
The newly formed executive committee was formally inducted into office by Congressman George Latimer, marking a clear transition into new leadership with both recognition and responsibility.
And it didn’t stop there.
Each officer received proclamations from:
- New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
- New York State Senator Shelley Mayer
- Westchester County Legislator Shanae Williams
- Westchester County Legislator David Tubiolo
Also in attendance were elected officials, including:
- Hon. Nader Sayegh, New York State Assemblyman (90th District)
- Hon. Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Executive
This wasn’t just attendance; it was acknowledgment of the community’s presence, influence, and staying power.
Community Leadership in the Room
The evening also reflected a broader network of leadership and advocacy across Westchester.
Dr. Rosemary Uzzo, a legacy community advocate, served as host, bringing a presence rooted in long-standing commitment to community building and civic engagement.
Also present were:
- Frank Jereis, candidate for Assemblyman, 90th AD (Yonkers)
- Wilson Terrero, candidate for Westchester County Legislator, District 17
- Claudia Espinoza, President of the Park Hill Historical District
- Joseph Sayegh, Organizer
- Judy Williams Davis, Organizer
- Kisha D. Skipper, candidate for Westchester County Legislator, District 15
Their presence reflected the layered ecosystem of leadership, elected, emerging, and grassroots, that continues to shape the region.
A Full Leadership Structure Reflecting Community Needs
The installation of the BACC Executive Committee 2026 made one thing clear, this organization understands that community requires structure.
Not hierarchy for the sake of titles, but roles that reflect real responsibility.
The leadership team includes:
- Nazrul Haque, Executive Vice President
- Abdul Goffer Chowdhury, Regional Vice President
- Bilal Uddin, Director General
- M Chowdhury Joglul, General Secretary
- A Islam Mamun & Arif Reza, Joint Secretaries
- MD Asaduzzaman, Director of Finance
- Sufian Chowdhury, Director of Social Affairs
- MD Alauudin, Director of Community Outreach
- Ambia Begum Antora, Director of Women’s Affairs
- Comrade Akshad Ali, Director of Public Safety
- M.B. Hossain Tusher, Director of Press and Publication
- Ahad Hossain, Director of Youth Affairs
Each role represents a layer of responsibility that speaks to how deeply this organization is embedded in its community.
The Foundation Behind the Leadership
Behind every executive team is a foundation and in this case, the Board of Trustees ensures that stability:
- Abdur Rahim Badaha
- Dr. Mita Chowdhury
- Abdul Chowdhury
- Zakir Choudhury, CPA
- Harun Ali
Leadership may be visible, but structure is what sustains it.
Celebration With Purpose
Yes, it was an Eid Re-Union.
There were live performances. There was a banquet dinner. There were moments of joy, laughter, and connection.
But none of it felt disconnected from the purpose of the evening.
Because when culture and leadership exist in the same space, celebration becomes more than entertainment, it becomes affirmation.
Affirmation of identity.
Affirmation of belonging.
Affirmation that community is something you actively build, not just inherit.
More Than an Event
What made this evening stand out wasn’t any single moment.
It was the balance.
Honoring the past while clearly stepping into the future.
Recognizing leadership while making space for new voices.
Celebrating culture while reinforcing structure.
That balance is not easy.
But it’s necessary.
What This Represents
The BACC AGM 2026 & Eid Re-Union wasn’t just a gathering.
It was a marker.
A moment that acknowledged how far the community has come and made it clear that the work is continuing.
Because organizations like BACC don’t just exist to host events.
They exist to sustain community.
To create pathways.
To ensure that culture, leadership, and connection remain active, not passive.
And if this evening made anything clear, it’s this:
The foundation is strong.
The leadership is recognized.
And the next chapter has already begun.
