Expatriates Welfare Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury Departs for US

Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment and Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury departed from Dhaka for the United States late Friday night at 1:40 AM. The high-profile official journey marks the beginning of his international visit to engage with the diaspora and participate in upcoming organizational events.

The primary purpose of Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury's visit to the United States is to attend the upcoming three-day 40th FOBANA Convention 2026. The major cultural and community gathering is officially scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, California, drawing participants and organizers from various backgrounds.

According to the event schedule, the 40th FOBANA Convention 2026 will run for three consecutive days starting from September 4 and concluding on September 6. The multi-day convention serves as a significant platform for expatriate communities living abroad to connect and deliberate on various matters.

The venue designated for hosting this major international convention is the Universal Hilton Convention Hall located in Los Angeles. Preparations and arrangements are underway at the venue to accommodate the attendees, delegates, and guests expected to arrive for the scheduled dates from September 4 to September 6.

Further details regarding the minister's itinerary, subsequent meetings, or additional delegation members beyond the confirmed schedule remain bound to the official announcements provided by the relevant authorities regarding the ongoing trip to California, United States.