CCCI extends deadline to update membership information until Jan 15

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 20: The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has extended the deadline for updating and correcting membership information until 15 January 2026.

In a notice issued on 20 December and signed by CCCI Joint Secretary Nurul Absar Chowdhury, the CCCI said the update facility applies to new and renewed member firms whose memberships were valid up to 30 September 2025. However, the provision will not apply to registered voters already listed under the announced election schedule for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 terms.

According to the notice, interested member organizations must apply using a prescribed form and ensure that the updated information matches their valid trade license. Applicants will also be required to present the chamber's original membership certificate at the time of submission.

The application forms can be collected directly from the CCCI office and are also available on the chamber's official website.

The chamber said the initiative aims to ensure accurate and updated member records ahead of its upcoming activities and electoral processes.

The CCCI election scheduled for 1 November was postponed after the High Court imposed a two-week stay following a writ petition filed by a member named Mohammed Belal.

On 11 December, the High Court cleared the way for holding the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry election, affirming that six candidates from the trade group and town association categories are legally eligible to contest.

The September 4 directive now stands in force, removing any legal obstacles to holding the 2025-26 and 2026-27 chamber elections and allowing the two categories to vote and contest.