New Delhi: The city of Hamtramck in Michigan, USA, has renamed a portion of Carpenter Street to “Khaleda Zia Street” in memory of the late former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia, who passed away on 30 December at the age of 80.
The Hamtramck City Council approved changing the name of the street section between Joseph Campau and Conant Street. This decision was largely driven by council members of Bangladeshi origin, who presented it as a tribute to Khaleda Zia’s political legacy and her significance to the local Bangladeshi community.
This move reflects the evolving demographic composition of the city and the political dynamics within the council. Hamtramck has previously attracted national and international attention due to its unique political events, including the election of a fully Muslim city council and the appointment of Amer Ghalib as mayor.
The renaming holds both symbolic and emotional importance for many immigrants and their descendants living in Hamtramck, which is home to the largest Bangladeshi population in Michigan. The new street name is seen as recognition of the community’s identity and its contributions to the city’s social and political landscape.
Local leaders supporting the proposal described it as an acknowledgment of the Bangladeshi community’s role in the civic life of Hamtramck. Once known as “Little Warsaw” due to its Polish-American heritage, the city has undergone significant demographic changes since the late 20th century, becoming the first Muslim-majority city in the United States.
These changes are also visible in the city hall where the mayor, police chief, and the entire city council are Muslim. Additionally, street signs now display names in English, Arabic, and Bengali, reflecting the city’s multicultural character.
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