A family project that became an institution: founders in Kulaura, trustees abroad, and advisors in sport, conservation and journalism.
“Every artifact narrates a story, and every story inspires a dream.”
Born in Sylhet, Sayeed Ur Rabb is the Chief Curator and founder of Mahe Moni Museum. Residing in New York City, he previously served as Chief Editor for Weekly Thikana Newspaper, the largest circulating Bangladeshi newspaper outside of Bangladesh.
Early in his career he served as an officer in the Bangladeshi Air Force, and he was a multiple-time national record holder in shot put and other athletic events.
Born in Kulaura and now based in Dhaka, Payel holds an MBA from Dhaka International University. He oversees museum operations, ensuring the seamless realization of its vision and mission.
Born and raised in New York City, Sami has built a career in marketing and analytics at GroupM (WPP) and TikTok. At Mahe Moni he leads all things marketing and fundraising.
Author, journalist, athlete and entrepreneur. Founder of the museum and keeper of the collection it was built to hold.
Mahe Moni is guided by supporters in Bangladesh and the United States who lend expertise rather than only funds. We are currently building out the advisory circle in three areas.
If you hold objects, photographs or papers connected to Kulaura's athletes, artists or newspapers, we would like to hear from you.
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