Founded in 2010, the Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association (JBBA) is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the Bangladeshi business community in Jackson Heights, New York (ZIP code 11372). Established to foster solidarity, prosperity, well-being, and collaboration, JBBA actively promotes a thriving business environment for its hundreds of members.
What JBBA Does:
- Advocacy and Support: JBBA ensures the growth and development of Bangladeshi-owned businesses in Jackson Heights. This includes advocating for policies and initiatives that benefit the local business community.
- Networking and Collaboration: JBBA provides opportunities for Bangladeshi business owners to connect, share resources, and collaborate on projects.
- Cultural Events: JBBA celebrates Bangladeshi and American national and cultural events, fostering a sense of community, pride, and unity.
Diverse Membership:
JBBA boasts a diverse membership with businesses operating in a wide range of sectors, including:
- Professional Services: Doctors, dentists, lawyers, immigration services, tax preparation
- Retail: Grocery stores, halal meat shops, gift shops, bookstores
- Food: Restaurants, bakeries
- Services: Communication services, driving schools, real estate, staffing agencies
- Creative Industries: Graphic design, printing, sign making
- Media: Newspapers, television stations
- Community Services: Party and conference centers, public relations companies
Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association (JBBA) Membership:
- General Member: A New York-based businessman with ties to the Bangladeshi business community. General members have the right to participate in all aspects of the organization and can vote in the elections. Fee: $60 each year.
- Associate members are related to general members. They can not participate or vote. The fee is $90 per year.
- Life Members: Life Membership is offered to non-businessmen, community leaders, celebrities, and retirees as an honor for their connection and contribution to JBBA. They cannot vote. Executive Committee members approve life membership.
JBBA Team
President: Harun Bhuiyan, (Khamar Bari)
General Secretary: Fahad Solaiman (Fauma Innovative)
Sr Vice President: Monsur Chowdhury (Haat Bazar)
Vice President: Babu Khan (Premium Supermarket)
Vice President: Abu Noman Shakil (Ittadi Supermarket)
General Secretary: Fahad Solaiman (All Choice Energy)
Vice President: Mohammed Alam Nomi (Piran Fashion)
Vice President: Z R Chowdhury Litu (Mama Restaurant)
Vice President: Nurul Amin Babu (Triboro Realty)
Vice President: Md Azad (Liberty Renovation)
Joint Secretary: Md. Kashem (Madani Distributions)
Joint Secretary: Shahriar Arif (Nobanno Restaurant)
Treasurer: Mohammed Salim Haroun, (Karnafully Travels)
Organizing Secretary: Mahmud Badsha (NY Deli & Grocery)
Cultural Secretary: M R Khandaker Santu (DTNY)
Social Welfare Sec: Anowar Hossain (BD Wireless)
Office Secretary: Masud Rana Topon (Sunman Global Express)
Publication Secretary: Shah Chisty (Shah Electronic)
Publicity Secretary: Subal Debnath (Debnath Tax & Accounting)
Women’s Affairs Sec: Nilufar Shereen (Tarango)
Member: Kamruzzaman Bacchu (Real Estate)
Member: Sajjad Hossain (Design Studio)
Member: Isteak Rumi (The Rush Express)
Member: Sanatan Shil (Sonar Bangla Hair)
Member: Morshed SM Masud (Skyland Travels)
Member: Mohammad Idris (Dhaka Garden)
Member: Abdul Hamid (USBangla.com)
Member: Shakhawat Biswas (Five S Corporation)
Member: Md. Humayun Kabir (Aarong)
Member: Shafiuddin Miah (Jamuna Inc.)
Member: FEMD Rocky (RMFT Inc)
Member: Tohidul Islam Roni (New Bengal Construction)
Member: Amin Mack (Fauma Innovative)
Member: Shamol C Nath (SS Electronics)
Member: Aftab Jony (HRT)
Member: Joshi Choudhury (Ahede Enterprises)