Participatory Budgeting Advisory Committee

Muhammad Shahidullah – Bengali and Urdu

Muhammad Shahidullah is a first responder, chaplain, multifaith scholar, and community organizer. He  served in various leadership roles, including with the NYPD Clergy Council, UNA-USA, and the NYC Imams Council. He was awarded the US Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021 in recognition of his service. He has published over 1,200 articles and authored seven books. He has served as a Bengali and Urdu volunteer interpreter for PS.86, participated in PTA, and organized several community resource fairs and immigration seminars. Shahidullah has a Master’s in Islamic History from the University of Dhaka and an MSc in Cyber Security from VIST, Virginia.