USBCCI Honors Service and Excellence

NYN Digital Desk:
A milestone in American history became a platform for recognizing immigrant achievement, public service, and international partnership as the U.S.-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (USBCCI) hosted “Celebrating 250 Years of Service & Beyond – America 250” at the DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport.
The gathering brought together elected officials, business leaders, professionals, nonprofit representatives, and members of the Bangladeshi-American community for an afternoon of recognition, networking, and celebration. The program honored the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence while reflecting on the values of freedom, democracy, innovation, diversity, service, and opportunity.
The event opened with registration and professional networking, followed by the national anthems of the United States and Bangladesh and a special video presentation. Md. Liton Ahmed, Founder, President and CEO of USBCCI, delivered the welcome remarks, emphasizing the chamber’s commitment to expanding business cooperation, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and stronger ties between the two countries.
Congresswoman Grace Meng, representing New York’s 6th Congressional District, delivered the keynote remarks. Her participation highlighted the importance of inclusive leadership, public service, and the contributions of immigrant communities to the nation’s continued progress.
Distinguished guests included New York State Assemblymembers Steven Raga, Nikki Lucas, Jenifer Rajkumar, and David I. Weprin. The program also featured remarks from Dilip Chauhan, Saleh Ahmed, Mohammed Mujumder, Imam Muhammad Shahidullah, Abdul W. Chowdhury, Ahad Ali, CPA, and Ismail Ahmed.
A central part of the event was the presentation of the USA 250 Service & Excellence Awards. The awards recognized individuals whose leadership, professional achievements, and community service have made a meaningful impact across fields including business, healthcare, real estate, accounting, media, public service, and community development.
The celebration also placed special focus on the contributions of Bangladeshi Americans and other immigrant communities to the economic, civic, and cultural life of the United States. Through the program, USBCCI reaffirmed its commitment to promoting trade, investment, entrepreneurship, public-private partnerships, and people-to-people connections between the United States and Bangladesh.
The event concluded with a networking luncheon, closing remarks, and a group photo, giving attendees further opportunity to build professional relationships and strengthen community partnerships.