As a Bangladeshi American, would you and
your children like to enjoy your civil rights
and unite for a significant influence in the
US legislative, judicial and executive
processes?
If the answer is yes, then it is time to get
actively involved. We Bangladeshi Americans,
and our families need to become more aware of
the importance of being active in the U.S.
political process. If we sit around and let others
decide our future, it will not be good for our
children growing up in this country
In 2004, the Bangladeshi American Public
Affairs Committee (BAPAC) was created in
Michigan to ensure that concerns and needs of
our community are heard. With your continuing
support we have achieved significant success.
Our focus now is community development.
BAPAC needs your help. The larger our active
membership, the stronger our voice will be. The
key word is PARTICIPATION. We need to do this
for our children and for the future of our
Bangladeshi American Community.
Become a Member (Free of cost):
Regular :
for US Citizens
Associate : for non-US Citizens
(Only Regular Members have voting
privileges)
Please fill out this form or visit the
website below for membership form:
Website:
email:
bapac-us.org
info@bapacusa.org
Telephone:
Safiul Hasan: (248) 722 8051
Syed Shahed Hoque: (313) 460 1773
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the objectives of BAPAC?
a) Support active participation of Bangladeshi
Americans in the US political process.
b) Promote the interests of Bangladeshi Americans to
run for office at local, state and federal levels.
c) Encourage young Bangladeshi Americans to
participate in the economic development of their
family and the community the live in.
2. Why do we need BAPAC?
a) After the passage of campaign finance reform laws
in 2002, the PACs have become more effective in
gaining access to the decision makers.
b) Like All other communities, we must develop our
united platform for the future of our children.
3. How do we ensure that our voice is heard?
a) Develop this grassroots organization and seek
support from a broad swathe of the community.
b) We have to converted the trends of our
demographics in to a political and economic power,
consolidate contributions to leverage our support.
c) By building an organized network, we are in a
strong position to make our needs count.
4. How do we do effective network?
a) Maintain contact with political candidates who
support our community and issues that are dear to us,
meet with them, discuss candidates’ platforms,
introduce them to our community.
b) Direct support to candidates, and follow-up with
them once they are elected through a series of
activities to ensure that our issues remain on top of
their agenda.
5. What do you get from BAPAC:
a) Anytime you need help with civil rights, immigration
or citizenship issues, BAPAC can help you.
b) If you need community development or
entrepreneurship training and support, BAPAC is
working for you.
6. Is BAPAC affiliated with any major parties?
• No, we are independent - we support the best
candidates, regardless of their affiliation, who
supports our issues and help us when we need it.
Membership Application
(Individual membership only)
(Please Circle) Ms. / Mr. /Mrs. / MD / PhD
First Name___________________________
MI____ Last Name____________________
Address_____________________________
City___________________ Zip__________
Email_______________________________
Telephone___________________________
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Signature
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Date
Your membership is valid until cancelled
(Please circle as appropriate)
US Citizen
Yes
No
If yes, are you registered to vote?
Yes
No
If you are not a US citizen, when will you be
eligible to file? ____________
Full-Time Student?
Yes
No
Annual Dues: Free
(Donations will help your cause)
Please mail the application to:
316 Queen Anne Drive
Canton, MI 48187
2012-2014 Executives
Dr. Safiul Hasan, MD: President
A.S.M. Rahman, MSF : Executive Vice-President
Syed Shahed Hoque: General Secretary
Simon Baroi, MBA : Treasurer
BAPAC VISION
To promote the values and principles of the
United States Constitution among the
Bangladeshi Americans; to enhance the
awareness of our rights and responsibilities as
citizens of the United States; and to provide us
with an institution to legally organize as a group
to exercise our political rights.
Members-At-Large
Engr.Ehsan Taqbeem, MBA, Engr. Reza Karim, Engr.
Faisal Qudrot, Simon Baroi, MBA
Immediate past President: Dr. A. Aziz Khandker, P.E.
Board of Directors
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BANGLADESHI AMERICAN PUBLIC
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (BAPAC)
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Membership & Recruitment
Bangladeshi American Public Affairs Committee
316 Queen Anne Drive
Canton, MI 48187
7.
Ann Arbor Area (Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Jackson, Adrian,
Monroe, etc.): Dr. SHAFIQUL BARI
Bloomfield Hills Area (Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield,
Birmingham, Farmington, Novi, etc.): DR. SAFIUL HASAN
Canton Area (Canton, Belleville, Westland, Dearborn,
Livonia, Northville, etc.): DR. ALI ARBAB.
Central & Western Michigan Area (Lansing, Grand Rapids,
Kalamazoo, Muskegon, etc.): DR. ABIDUR RAHMAN
Detroit Area: ASM RAHMAN
Eastern Michigan Area (Sterling Heights, Warren, Macomb
County, Port Huron, etc.): MD. ATIQ MIAH
Flint and Northern Michigan Area (Grand Blanc, Flint,
Saginaw, etc.): DR. SHAFI J. AHMED
Hamtramck Area: SYED SHAHED HOQUE
Rochester Area (Rochester, Auburn Hills, Pontiac,
Oakland Township, etc.): MONIR ZAMAN
Troy Area (Troy, Southfield, Royal Oak, .): DR. ALI HYDER
Youth Representative: OMAR HASAN
Registered with Federal Election Commission
(FEC) and Filed for Articles of IncorporationNonprofit with Michigan Department of Consumer
and Industry Services
Finance & Accounting
Chair: Dr. Safiul Hasan
Communication/Public Relations
Chair: Engr. Faisal Qudrot
Organization & Membership
Chair: Md. Atiq Miah
Community Outreach
Chair: Engr. Golam Mostofa
Civil Rights & Immigration
Chair: Engr. Faisal Qudrot
US Political Affairs
Chair: Engr. Reza Karim
Entrepreneurship/Business
Chair: Dr. Shafiqul Bari, MBA
US-BD Bilateral Affairs
Chair: Dr. Safiul Hasan
Public Health & Welfare
Chair: Dr. Ali Arbab
Education/ & Job Training
Chair: Dr. Ali Hyder
Legal Affairs
Chair: Ambereen Ahmed, JD
Women Affairs
Chair: Nasreen Islam
Youth Affairs
Chair: Omar Hasan,
Auditor:
Jakir Hussain, CPA
BAPAC Advisors
Hon. Congressman Hansen H. Clarke,
Dr. Mahmud Rahman (EMU), Dr. Showkat Hussain,
Dr. Nazmul Haque, Dr. Sunil Da.s,
Dr. Mohammad Islam (U of M), Mr. Albab Akanda