Bangladeshi-origin Zara Rahim in Zohran Mamdani's transition team

11 November, 2025, 03:10 pm

Last modified: 11 November, 2025, 03:13 pm

Bangladeshi-origin Zara Rahim in Zohran Mamdani's transition team

11 November, 2025, 03:10 pm

Last modified: 11 November, 2025, 03:13 pm

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has been joined by Bangladeshi-born communications strategist Zara Rahim, who will lead the transition team. The all-female team will guide the administration after Mamdani takes office on January 1, 2026. Zara previously served on Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's campaigns and in international organizations.

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