Three Bangladeshi Americans are on the Nov. 3 ballot for city council seats in Southern California. One is a postal worker, one an engineer and one a business owner, and each is hoping to win a seat on a local council.
Shazia Haque is running for the District 1 seat in Montebello, in Los Angeles County. Mohammad K. Rahman is seeking the District 1 seat in Perris, in Riverside County. M.S. Alam is challenging incumbent Councilmember Marc Lucio for the District 3 seat in Chino, in San Bernardino County.
Bangladeshi Americans in the region have backed all three campaigns, according to Prothom Alo, which interviewed the candidates. Supporters have donated, helped raise money and offered encouragement…