# US City Names Street After Bangladesh’s Former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia

> In Michigan, a section of Carpenter Street in Hamtramck has been renamed after Bangladesh’s three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson, Begum Khaleda Zia. Approved by the city council with strong support from…

Published: 2026-01-08 · Desk: Latest · Source: R TV

In the U.S. state of Michigan, a street has been named after Bangladesh’s three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson, Begum Khaleda Zia. The prominent Carpenter Street, located in the heart of Hamtramck city, will now carry her name. The city’s decision is being seen by the Bangladeshi diaspora as a unique recognition of Bangladesh’s history, leadership, and democratic legacy.

The proposal to rename the section between Joseph Campau and Conant Street after Khaleda Zia was recently approved by the city council. Four Bangladeshi-origin councilors currently serve on the council, and their active efforts made this naming possible. Diaspora members view this not merely as a new street name, but as an international acknowledgment of Bangladesh’s political struggle.

This is not the first time a street in the U.S. has been named after a Bangladeshi leader. Previously, a road in Chicago was named after the late President Ziaur Rahman. With the addition of Khaleda Zia Street in Michigan, an important chapter of Bangladesh’s political history has been permanently recognized in the U.S. Many believe this initiative will help younger generations of the Bangladeshi diaspora better understand the nation’s history and the contributions of its leaders.

Bangladeshi expatriates have expressed great excitement over this achievement, seeing it as a testament to the growing political influence of the diaspora community. Hamtramck, known for its diverse population, views the street naming as a step toward strengthening the social and cultural ties between the two countries.

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