South Asian leaders take on mayoral and deputy mayoral roles across NSW
Desi Australia October 1, 2026
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South Asian leaders take on mayoral and deputy mayoral roles across NSW

September has brought new leadership responsibilities for four South Asian councillors across Sydney, with Sandy Reddy elected Mayor of Strathfield and Shweta Deshpande, Masood Chowdhury and Eliza Rahman elected deputy mayors in Ryde, Campbelltown and Camden respectively. The appointments bring Indian and Bangladeshi Australian representation into prominent civic roles. For the communities celebrating these achievements, […]

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Darcy Lound and Masood Chowdhury Lead Campbelltown as Bangladeshi Community Marks Historic Council Moment
Desi Australia September 2, 2026
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Darcy Lound and Masood Chowdhury Lead Campbelltown as Bangladeshi Community Marks Historic Council Moment

Campbelltown has welcomed a new Deputy Mayor, with Councillor Masood Chowdhury elected to the position following a closely watched council meeting that drew strong support from members of the local Bangladeshi community. Cr Chowdhury was elected Deputy Mayor after councillors voted during an extraordinary meeting on 1 September. His appointment marks his first term in […]

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