Queens, New York – May 3, 2025:

The U.S.-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (USBCCI) successfully hosted the USBCCI Real Estate Expo 2025 on Saturday at the LaGuardia Marriott in Queens. With over 1,500+ attendees and 60+ exhibitors, the event was one of the largest and most impactful real estate gatherings for the Bangladeshi-American and wider NYC business community.

 Empowering Communities Through Real Estate

This year’s theme was “Access, Education, and Empowerment.” The goal was to support homebuyers, investors, and real estate professionals with real tools and knowledge to succeed.

The expo featured six major panel sessions, covering important real estate topics:

 Current Market Trends & 2025 Opportunities

Moderator: Ahad Ali, CPA
Speakers: Faheem Hossain (GoRascal), Sabbir Ahmed (Elite Synergy Realty), Mohamed H. Amin (Imperium Title Agency)

 Winning Investment Strategies – Fix & Flip, Development

Moderator: Ismail Ahmed (iRecomm – CRE Loans)
Speakers: Nabil Syed (Amin Realty / Fajr Fund), Rezan Nasim (Citywide Insurance), Dilara Hossain (SLCE Architects)

 Islamic Financing & Interest-Free Models

Moderator: Sami Kabir (Guidance Residential)
Speaker: Hussam Qutub, National Sales Manager, Guidance Residential

 First-Time Homebuyers – Smart Tips

Moderator: Tariq Bailey (MortgageDepot)
Speakers: Amina Rashad (Attorney), Emran Bhuiyan (EXIT Realty Premium), Anthony DeLorenzo (Public Adjuster)

 Building a Career in Real Estate

Moderator: Mohammed Kabir (KEY MAX Realty)
Speakers: Victor Andrade (Meadowbrook Mortgage Bankers), Amina Rashad, Lisa Pinhas (Citizens Bank)

Ismail Ahmed shared closing thoughts and led the Top100BARealtor Award Recognition, honoring:

• Md Zubayer Hossain Dhali
• Mohammad Kabir
• Mohammad M. Rahman
• Sakil Ahmed
• Abu Bokor MD Sayek
• Shamim Ahmed (CIPS)

Opening Ceremony Highlights
Welcome Address: Md Liton Ahmed, President & CEO, USBCCI

Speakers Included:

• Assemblymember Zohran K. Mamdani (NYS District 36)
• Trish Ketelsen (Marketing Director, OneKey MLS)
• Mohammad Rahman Shahin (President, ABARNY)
• Rao A. Shaan Khan (President-Elect, LIBOR)
• Liz Pollack (VP, HGAR)
• M. S. Shakil Chowdhury (Chairperson, Center for NRB)
• M. M. Shaheen (Former MP, Editor, Thikana)

 Spotlight Feature – Nadir A. Khan

The Expo proudly highlighted Nadir A. Khan in its launch issue — a respected Realtor, Entrepreneur, and Mentor making major contributions to NYC’s real estate sector.

 Valuable Resources & On-the-Spot Services

Exhibitors provided:

• Real estate guidance
• Mortgage consultation
• Immigration & legal services
• Section 8 and Islamic finance options

Visitors were able to:

• Get mortgage pre-approval on-site
• Access down payment assistance info
• Network with agents, brokers & consultants

 President’s Message

Today was more than an event. It was a celebration of community and opportunity. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, investor, or real estate professional — you are part of something bigger. Together, we are building bridges between communities and generations.”
— Md Liton Ahmed, President of USBCCI

 Looking Ahead