Eliza Azad Rahman Tumpa Elected Deputy Mayor of Camden Council

Eliza Azad Rahman Tumpa has officially been elected as the Deputy Mayor of Camden Council located in Sydney, Australia. Her successful election to this prominent local government position marks a significant milestone in her political career, achieved through the official nomination of the Australian Labor Party.

Originally from Darshana in the Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga, Bangladesh, Eliza Azad Rahman Tumpa has been living in Sydney, Australia, for a long period alongside her family. Her roots remain deeply connected to her hometown in Bangladesh, where her family background is well-known through her father.

Her father, Azadul Islam Azad, serves as the General Secretary of the Chuadanga District Awami League and is also a respected Freedom Fighter. Reflecting on his daughter's remarkable international political achievement, Azadul Islam Azad expressed immense pride in her hard work and dedication.

Commenting on her election victory, Azadul Islam Azad stated: "তার এই অর্জন আমার জন্য, পরিবারের জন্য এবং অবশ্যই বাঙালির জন্য গৌরবের।" This translates to expressing that her achievement is a source of great pride for himself, for the entire family, and certainly for all Bengali people.

The news of her election has generated notable attention and coverage, including reports by Jago News. This appointment highlights the growing representation and active political engagement of the Bangladeshi diaspora within local government structures in Australia, nearly two years after related milestones and ongoing community developments.