𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐃 ([𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐛𝐝.𝐧𝐞𝐭](𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐛𝐝.𝐧𝐞𝐭)): 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐬

There was once a famous Bangla movie titled “ওরা ১১ জন” based on Bangladesh’s Liberation War of 1971. Fast forward to today—and at the recent BOND discussion in Virginia, the group was also 11 strong. The twist? Quazi M. Ahmed, Founder & President, BOND, was the lone Resident Bangladeshi, surrounded by 10 vibrant NRBs. Call it the BOND Battalion!

A huge shoutout to dear friend Mahmuda Rahman Khan for graciously hosting the session on “Global Bangladeshis, Local Impact: Co-creating the Future of Bangladesh” in the meeting room of her condominium. The discussion was rich, focused, and… yes, followed by an unforgettable dinner that had both elements of coziness and culinary delight. Let’s just say Quazi M. Ahmed’s stomach signed up for BOND too!

Special applause to Topu Khan, Mahmuda’s multi-talented husband—sculptor, art healer, and all-around creative soul. He’s already set up a studio in Sterling, Virginia. It is sincerely hoped the DMV region starts seeing more art (and fewer stress ulcers) thanks to his work!

There is immense gratitude for those who made the effort to be there:

Muhammad Akbar Hossain Bhai, leadership coach extraordinaire, who flew in all the way from Florida—yes, Flor-i-da!

Quamrul, DU-IBA classmate of Quazi M. Ahmed, who drove 200 miles to join Rafiq, another proud IBAer—owner of multiple businesses back home

HSC buddy Shamim and his amazing spouse Tamanna who gave a great treat to both Quazi M. Ahmed and Akbar bhai and brought the world’s best mouth-watering mango chatni at the dinner

Guests Muhammad Nazmul Hasan, Farzana Sultana, and Tareque Mehdi—each one brought perspective, passion, and presence.

This gathering wasn’t just a meetup—it was a masterstroke in building clarity on how to bridge the demand and supply sides of diaspora engagement for Bangladesh’s development.

Together, they’re not just talking change—they’re co-creating the next Bangladesh.

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