Our Team

The people holding the doors open.

A family project that became an institution: founders in Kulaura, trustees abroad, and advisors in sport, conservation and journalism.

Founder & Chief Curator

Sayeed Ur Rabb

“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.

Leadership

Kulaura, Dhaka and New York.

Tuhin Ahmed Payel

Project Director

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.

Sami Ur Rabb

Marketing & Fundraising

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.

Sayeed Ur Rabb

Founder & Chief Curator

Author, journalist, athlete and entrepreneur. Founder of the museum and keeper of the collection it was built to hold.

Advisory circle

Counsel from both shores.

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.

Sport & athleticsDhaka · Sylhet
Art & conservationDhaka · New York
Education & outreachKulaura

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Get involved

Volunteers, lenders and donors welcome.

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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