DHAKA: A Bangladeshi is going to join US Administration for the very first time, White House press release said early Saturday.

It said, Dr N Nina Ahmad, got that opportunity.

President of United States of America, Barack Obama announced to appoint Nina as his 14-member advisory commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).

Three Indians will also serve there.

According to the press release, the members will advise the President on innovative ways to engage AAPIs across the country and to improve their health, education, environment, and well-being.

Dr N Nina Ahmad, who had achieved a PhD degree on Bio-Chemistry from University of Pennsylvania in 1990, is the co-owner and Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for JNA Capital, Inc, a real estate finance and Development Company based in Philadelphia that she helped to co-found in 1994.

She is residing in Mount Airy of Philadelphia North-Western part with her husband and two daughters.

BDST: 1545 HRS, APR 26, 2014