People better identify Sterling Avenue in the Bronx as “Bangla Bazar.” Virtually, Bangladeshis have become influential in this street with sprawling business initiatives and leveraging mainstream politics. Mr. Khalilur Rahman is a new leaf to this impressive progress. He is an exemplary businessman soaring high among the elites tapping into his keen insights and hard work.

He owns four business organizations in this Bronxite block. These successful businesses are the bedrock for countless Bangla-speaking expatriates. Yes, we are talking about Khalil Biriyani House. This House has relentlessly spawned Khalil Halal Chinese, Khalil Pizza & Grill, Khalil Supermarket, and Khalil Food Foundation. Their bustling business activities make you feel like “Bangla Bazar” is, in fact, Khalil’s backyard. Recently, Khalilur Rahman received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding entrepreneurial accomplishments and humanitarian services. Therefore, the “Business America” magazine runs this cover story to portray the hardships of a fortune seeker-cum-iconic

businessman.

“All my initiatives reflect a microscopic Bangladesh abroad. As a certified culinary chef, I could have launched my business with numerous food items. Also, I could use a bank loan or other investment methods to kick off my restaurant with diverse recipes. However, I didn’t walk walk along these. Interestingly, my flagship dish happened to be biriyani, a traditional Bangladeshi delicacy. Soon, the item bagged wild popularity and captured the hearts of food lovers. Incredible public demand pushed us to add several desi, Chinese, American, European, and other exotic platters. Khalil’s Food is outright the top Bangladeshi restaurant in New York. Unlike Khalil Biriyani House, many fake restaurants tried to label themselves as Indian restaurants to make quick bucks from unearned businesses. They are downright cuckolding the customers. However, Khalil Biriyani House offers genuine Bangladeshi cuisines.” Thus, Khalilur Rahman revealed his business motives to the Business America.

 

Chef Khalilur Rahman has significantly brightened Bangladesh’s image. For his service-oriented business model, he received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Now, Khalilur Rahman is a big fish in the US restaurant industry and the founder as well as master chef of Khalil Biriyani House. Besides, he is the proprietor of Khalil Halal Chinese, Khalil Sweets & Bakery, and Khalil Pizza & Grill.

Hailing from Jessore, Bangladesh, Khalilur Rahman did a master’s in Mathematics from Dhaka University. Next, he won a DV lottery and moved to the USA. Immediately, he resorted to hotel jobs. Soon, culinary art became his passionate thing. Hence, Mr. Khalil turned to institutional culinary learning as he fully realized his future career prospects in this field.

 

Therefore, he obtained certifications in the Culinary Arts Program from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York. Later, he worked at several five-star hotels in multiple capacities, including assistant chef and chef. Mr. Khalil perceived that this profession could bring him a reputation and a stable income source.

Eventually, Khalil Biriyani House, a dream Bangladeshi restaurant, took off in 2017. Right now, this is the favorite food court for American food lovers across the aisle. Warm customer services and top-drawer food quality have made it the choicest hangout destination for Bangladeshi and American politicians.

Biden Biriyani, a particular dish, intrigues foreign customers with its unique taste and name. The biriyani story has drawn global attention gradually. “In the last presidential election, not only did I vote for Joe Biden but also planned for something special to celebrate his victory. One of my close friends advised me to entitle a fresh biriyani recipe after his name. Thus, Biden Briyiani, a traditional Bangladeshi-style biriyani, stormed the food industry. It has since been riding the crest of popularity.” Khalilur Rahman was visibly glad while scuttling us through the Biden Biriyani history.