
Shamsul Haque came to America in 1991 from Bangladesh with just $200 and a seventh-grade education—but with determination and belief in opportunity.
He worked as a dishwasher and delivery worker, building his life step by step—earning his GED and graduating from LaGuardia College, Baruch College, and Columbia University.
He served 21 years in the NYPD, rising to Lieutenant Commander—the first South Asian and first Muslim to reach that rank.
Shamsul understands the struggles of working families because he has lived them. He believes in America as a promise worth fighting for.
Now, he’s running for the New York State Assembly to fight for working families, stand up for immigrant communities, and ensure every child has a real chance to succeed.