1. As a Bangladeshi American, would you and your children like to enjoy your civil rights and unite for a significant influence in the US legislative, judicial and executive processes? If the answer is yes, then it is time to get actively involved. We Bangladeshi Americans, and our families need to become more aware of the importance of being active in the U.S. political process. If we sit around and let others decide our future, it will not be good for our children growing up in this country In 2004, the Bangladeshi American Public Affairs Committee (BAPAC) was created in Michigan to ensure that concerns and needs of our community are heard. With your continuing support we have achieved significant success. Our focus now is community development. BAPAC needs your help. The larger our active membership, the stronger our voice will be. The key word is PARTICIPATION. We need to do this for our children and for the future of our Bangladeshi American Community. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What are the objectives of BAPAC? a) Support active participation of Bangladeshi Americans in the US political process. b) Promote the interests of Bangladeshi Americans to run for office at local, state and federal levels. c) Encourage young Bangladeshi Americans to participate in the economic development of their family and the community the live in. 2. Why do we need BAPAC? a) After the passage of campaign finance reform laws in 2002, the PACs have become more effective in gaining access to the decision makers. b) Like All other communities, we must develop our united platform for the future of our children. 3. How do we ensure that our voice is heard? a) Develop this grassroots organization and seek support from a broad swathe of the community. b) We have to converted the trends of our demographics in to a political and economic power, consolidate contributions to leverage our support. c) By building an organized network, we are in a strong position to make our needs count. 4. How do we do effective network? a) Maintain contact with political candidates who support our community and issues that are dear to us, meet with them, discuss candidates’ platforms, introduce them to our community. b) Direct support to candidates, and follow-up with them once they are elected through a series of activities to ensure that our issues remain on top of their agenda. 5. What do you get from BAPAC: a) Anytime you need help with civil rights, immigration or citizenship issues, BAPAC can help you. b) If you need community development or entrepreneurship training and support, BAPAC is working for you. 6. Is BAPAC affiliated with any major parties? No, we are independent - we support the best candidates, regardless of their affiliation, who supports our issues and help us when we need it. Become a Member (Free of cost):  Regular : for US Citizens  Associate : for non-US Citizens (Only Regular Members have voting privileges) Please fill out this form or visit the website below for membership form: Website: bapac-us.org email: info@bapacusa.org Telephone: Safiul Hasan: (248) 722 8051 Syed Shahed Hoque: (313) 460 1773 Rev 3 Membership Application (Individual membership only) (Please Circle) Ms. / Mr. /Mrs. / MD / PhD First Name___________________________ MI____ Last Name____________________ Address_____________________________ City___________________ Zip__________ Email_______________________________ Telephone___________________________ ____________________ _____________ SignatureDate Your membership is valid until cancelled (Please circle as appropriate) US Citizen Yes No If yes, are you registered to vote? Yes No If you are not a US citizen, when will you be eligible to file? ____________ Full-Time Student? Yes No Annual Dues: Free (Donations will help your cause) Please mail the application to: 316 Queen Anne Drive Canton, MI 48187

2. STAMP Membership & Recruitment Bangladeshi American Public Affairs Committee 316 Queen Anne Drive Canton, MI 48187 Board of Directors 1.Ann Arbor Area (Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Jackson, Adrian, Monroe, etc.): Dr. SHAFIQUL BARI 2.Bloomfield Hills Area (Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Farmington, Novi, etc.): DR. SAFIUL HASAN 3.Canton Area (Canton, Belleville, Westland, Dearborn, Livonia, Northville, etc.): DR. ALI ARBAB. 4.Central & Western Michigan Area (Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, etc.): DR. ABIDUR RAHMAN 5.Detroit Area: ASM RAHMAN 6.Eastern Michigan Area (Sterling Heights, Warren, Macomb County, Port Huron, etc.): MD. ATIQ MIAH 7.Flint and Northern Michigan Area (Grand Blanc, Flint, Saginaw, etc.): DR. SHAFI J. AHMED 8.Hamtramck Area: SYED SHAHED HOQUE 9.Rochester Area (Rochester, Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Oakland Township, etc.): MONIR ZAMAN 10.Troy Area (Troy, Southfield, Royal Oak,.): DR. ALI HYDER 11.Youth Representative: OMAR HASAN Standing Committees Finance & Accounting Chair: Dr. Safiul Hasan Communication/Public Relations Chair: Engr. Faisal Qudrot Organization & Membership Chair: Md. Atiq Miah Community Outreach Chair: Engr. Golam Mostofa Civil Rights & Immigration Chair: Engr. Faisal Qudrot US Political Affairs Chair: Engr. Reza Karim Entrepreneurship/Business Chair: Dr. Shafiqul Bari, MBA US-BD Bilateral Affairs Chair: Dr. Safiul Hasan Public Health & Welfare Chair: Dr. Ali Arbab Education/ & Job Training Chair: Dr. Ali Hyder Legal Affairs Chair: Ambereen Ahmed, JD Women Affairs Chair: Nasreen Islam Youth Affairs Chair: Omar Hasan, Auditor: Jakir Hussain, CPA BAPAC Advisors Hon. Congressman Hansen H. Clarke, Dr. Mahmud Rahman (EMU), Dr. Showkat Hussain, Dr. Nazmul Haque, Dr. Sunil Da.s, Dr. Mohammad Islam (U of M), Mr. Albab Akanda BAPAC VISION To promote the values and principles of the United States Constitution among the Bangladeshi Americans; to enhance the awareness of our rights and responsibilities as citizens of the United States; and to provide us with an institution to legally organize as a group to exercise our political rights. 2012-2014 Executives Dr. Safiul Hasan, MD: President A.S.M. Rahman, MSF : Executive Vice-President Syed Shahed Hoque : General Secretary Simon Baroi, MBA : Treasurer Members-At-Large Engr.Ehsan Taqbeem, MBA, Engr. Reza Karim, Engr. Faisal Qudrot, Simon Baroi, MBA Immediate past President: Dr. A. Aziz Khandker, P.E. BANGLADESHI AMERICAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (BAPAC ) Registered with Federal Election Commission (FEC) and Filed for Articles of Incorporation- Nonprofit with Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services