Bangladesh’s Minister of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, Ariful Haq Chowdhury, departed Dhaka late Friday night for Los Angeles, California. He will attend the three-day ‘40th FOBANA Convention 2026’ as the chief guest. The minister left on an Emirates Airlines flight at 1:40 AM on August 28th. The convention is expected to focus on issues relevant to the Bangladeshi diaspora and overseas employment. Further details regarding the convention and the minister’s agenda were not immediately available, but it is understood he will also engage with the United Nations Secretary-General. This visit underscores the government’s commitment to supporting Bangladeshi citizens abroad. The convention marks a significant event for the Bangladeshi community in North America.