Dhaka (Bangladesh), May 18: The Ireland Department of Transport has appointed Shajedul Chowdhury Rubel hailing from Bangladesh as a member of its advisory committee.
Shajedul Chowdhury Rubel has been reappointed to this coveted position for the second time.
Shajedul Chowdhury Rubel is from Netrokona district in Bangladesh and was the first Bangladeshi and the first migrant to be appointed to Ireland’s transport advisory panel in May 2021. His two-year term ended on May 2, 2023.
Ireland’s Transport Minister Eamon Ryan reappointed Rubel on May 14, 2024, extending his term until May 2, 2027.
In a formal letter addressed to Shajedul Chowdhury Rubel, Minister Ryan praised his significant contributions to the committee and highlighted the committee chairperson Con O’Donohue’s belief that Rubel’s continued membership would greatly benefit the panel.
“I understand that you have made a valuable contribution to the Committee and that the Chairperson, Con O’Donohue, believes that the committee would benefit greatly from your continued membership,” the letter said.
Chowdhury Rubel’s reappointment is a proof of his dedication and the positive impact he has had on Ireland’s transport sector.
His role on the advisory committee involves providing expert advice on various transport-related issues.
Rubel is the son of the late Younis Ali Chowdhury, a schoolteacher, and Begum Shajeda Chowdhury. His journey from Netrokona, Bangladesh, to becoming a key advisor in Ireland’s transport sector is an inspiring story of dedication, hard work, and cross-cultural contribution.
Shajedul Chowdhury Rubel, is residing in Limerick, Ireland, for the past 25 years with his family, and continues to represent the diverse and multicultural fabric of Ireland.
