Hamtramck, a city in Michigan, United States, has officially renamed a section of Carpenter Street as 'Khaleda Zia Street' in honor of the late former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia. This significant decision was approved by the Hamtramck City Council, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) confirming the development via its official Facebook page. Hamtramck holds a unique distinction as the first Muslim-majority city in the United States, a demographic shift that began in 2013 and saw it elect an all-Muslim city council by 2022. The initiative to rename the street was reportedly spearheaded by four Bangladeshi-origin councillors currently serving on the Hamtramck City Council, reflecting the strong influence and presence of the Bangladeshi diaspora in the city. Khaleda Zia, who passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 80, was a prominent political figure in Bangladesh, having served as Prime Minister three times between 1991 and 2006. Her death prompted tributes both in Bangladesh and among the diaspora. The renaming of the street is seen by the Bangladeshi community in the US as an international acknowledgement of her political leadership and contribution to Bangladesh's history. This is not the first instance of a Bangladeshi leader being honored on American soil, as a street in Chicago was previously named after her late husband and former President Ziaur Rahman. The news is relevant to an Indian audience due to the significant regional political implications involving Bangladesh and the broader context of diaspora communities influencing civic decisions abroad. It highlights the growing global reach of South Asian communities and their efforts to preserve their heritage and acknowledge their leaders internationally. The move is expected to strengthen social and cultural ties between Bangladesh and the United States.