Brighton council elects first Muslim mayor

Mohammed Asaduzzaman has been tagged Brighton and Hove has tagged its first ever South Asian Muslim mayor. Councillors unanimously suggested for Mohammed Asaduzzaman, who was tagged to Brighton & Hove City Council in the Hollingdean and Fiveways ward last May. Councilor Bella Sankey said Mr Asaduzzaman is warm, friendly, funny and ambitious for our town. Asaduzzaman, who has lived in the municipality 30 times, previously worked with Bangladesh’s minister of state for irrigation and water management and has a degree in political wisdom. During the Covid- 19 epidemic, he handed 500 free refections to essential service providers. Ms Sankey added “ With three decades of residency in Brighton, he has woven himself into the truly fabric of the community. “ His trip from Bangladesh to Brighton exemplifies a life devoted to public service and community betterment. chairing meetings of full council. Each time, the mayor traditionally supports original charities. The 63- time-old has chosen BHT Sussex, the Sussex Cricket Foundation, Chomp Brighton, My University Hospitals Sussex, Brighton Students ’ Union and the Royal Pavilion and Galleries Trust. Labour councillor Amanda Grimshaw was tagged as deputy mayor and is anticipated to take over the mayoralty in a time.