Staff Reporter: Shahana Hanif, the first Bangladeshi American Muslim Council member in New York City, took the oath with her hand on the Holy Quran. She is the first woman of Bangladeshi descent to be elected in the history of the New York City Council. She took oath on December 26 with the Holy Quran in his hand.
She won the city council election on November 2 by a huge margin from District 24.
In the history of the New York City Council, established in 1625, she was the Muslim Councilwoman of Bangladeshi descent elected by direct vote. And just one day later, her term will start from January 1. Her father Mohammad Hanif, former president of Chattagram Samity, mother Rehana Begum and some officials of her campaign office were present during the swearing in ceremony. Due to the epidemic, the organization of the event was limited. One council member is sworn in every hour of the working day. She was scheduled to be sworn in on Monday, December 28 at 3 p.m. Earlier, Shahana Hanif arrived at Cityhall with her parents and was sworn in by a representative of the Speaker. She touched the Quaran she had taken from home and swore an oath. Her mother held the Koran Sharif during the oath.
After the swearing-in, City Hall officials showed her designated seat in the City Council’s sitting room. Before that she has to sign some necessary documents. As a City Council member, Shahana Hanif will receive an annual stipend of $148,500 and other benefits.
Note that her election to the Democratic primary in June marked the beginning of her history in the City Council, which was confirmed by her overwhelming vote in the official election on Tuesday, November 2. Shahana Hanif’s victory is seen as the first success in mainstream politics in the immigration of three generations of Bangladeshis to New York. Shahana Hanif will represent the 39 districts of Brooklyn on the City Council.
Shahana Hanif wins by defeating seven candidates in the Democratic primary, her victory in the general election will be a matter of time. As the first Muslim and the first Bangladeshi American, She saw her victory as a victory for her supporters. She also thanked Bangladeshi Americans for their support.
Shahana Hanif wants to accelerate the empowerment of women and the advancement of women in various fields. From a young age, Shahana Hanif became known as a civic organizer in her constituency. She has always been seen in the field of movement with various citizen demands. As a woman from an immigrant family, Shahana Hanif has carried out her political activities.
Shahana Hanif is the daughter of former president of the Chattogram Association and chairman of the board of trustees and adviser to the United States Awami League, Mohammad Hanif. Their village home is in Farhadabad, east of Nazirhat in Chattogram. Shahana’s victory marked the beginning of a new journey for Bangladeshis in New York. The New York Times reports on Shahana Hanif’s victory. The Times reports that the first Muslim woman to be elected to the New York City Council will play a significant role in empowering the immigrant community in New York City.
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