SR1096: SR1096 Bangladeshi Americans in Georgia; recognize and commend

This resolution from the Georgia Senate honors the Bangladeshi American community in Georgia, noting that the United States and Bangladesh have had diplomatic relations for 55 years and that the community contributes to the state's economic, cultural, and civic life. It highlights the role Bangladeshi Americans play as a bridge between the two countries through education, business, and cultural exchange. The resolution also commends the people of Bangladesh for participating in recent national elections and encourages continued progress toward democratic governance, transparency, accountability, and efforts to fight corruption. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. As a resolution rather than a bill, it does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition by the Senate.

• Formally recognizes and commends Bangladeshi Americans in Georgia for their contributions to the state's economic, cultural, and civic life.
• Commends the people of Bangladesh for participating in recent national elections.
• Encourages continued progress in Bangladesh toward democratic governance, transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption measures.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution directly names Bangladeshi Americans living in Georgia, and it also addresses the people and government of Bangladesh by commenting on their elections and governance. The Secretary of the Senate is given a distribution task.

While the resolution carries no legal force and changes no Georgia law, it is an official public statement from the state Senate recognizing a specific immigrant community's contributions and commenting on political developments in Bangladesh, which can carry symbolic and diplomatic weight.

• The whereas clauses note that Bangladesh declared independence in 1971 and the United States recognized it in 1972, marking 55 years of relations.
• The first resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend Bangladeshi Americans in Georgia and the ties between Georgia and Bangladesh.
• The second resolved clause commends Bangladeshi citizens for participating in recent elections and encourages progress on democratic governance and anti-corruption efforts.
• The final resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-04-01Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)Primary sponsor
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

• Bangladeshi Americans
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• international relations
• immigrant communities