Bengal Club Hosts Meet and Greet with Democratic Candidates in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Subrata Chowdhury | Atlantic City — The Bengal Club of Atlantic City hosted a meet-and-greet event on Wednesday evening, October 7, bringing together Democratic candidates, voters, party activists, and community representatives ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. The event was held at the Bengal Club auditorium in Atlantic City, New Jersey, providing an opportunity for candidates and political representatives to discuss their campaigns, share their priorities, and engage directly with members of the community.

Mike Suleiman, campaign manager for Democratic congressional candidate Jack Mulcahy and former chairman of the Atlantic County Democratic Party, addressed the gathering in support of the candidate. Also speaking were Sean Riggins, a candidate for Atlantic County sheriff; Stephanie Marshall, an Atlantic City council member-at-large; and Subrata Chowdhury, a member of the Atlantic County Democratic Committee. The speakers encouraged attendees to support Democratic candidates in the upcoming elections.

During the program, candidates and political representatives outlined their campaign goals, policy priorities, and vision for the future. The discussion offered attendees an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and exchange views on issues affecting their communities.

Community figure Shahru Raja Chowdhury moderated the event. Other speakers included Akbar Hossain, Md. Didar, Saeed Doha, Md. Mukit, Mahbub Rahman Majnu, Md. Rana, also known as Rana Kabir, Md. Hasan, Ferdous Ahmed, and Md. Zakir, among others.

The gathering drew community leaders, members of the Bangladeshi-American community, and Democratic Party supporters. Attendees had the opportunity to meet political representatives, discuss community concerns, and learn about the candidates’ priorities ahead of the midterm elections.

According to the organizers, the primary goal of the event was to strengthen direct communication between candidates and voters, encourage open discussion of public issues, and promote greater community engagement in the electoral process.

The meet-and-greet reflected the involvement of Atlantic City’s Bangladeshi-American community in local political activities and provided a forum for dialogue between community members and Democratic Party representatives.