Mahbubul takes over as FBCCI president

Mahbubul Alam officially took over as the president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Monday.

The outgoing Board of Directors (2021-23), led by the immediate past president of the apex trade body, Md Jashim Uddin, handed over the responsibilities to the new board at a function at FBCCI Icon at Motijheel in the capital.

Vice president of the outgoing board Md Amin Helaly, also vice president of Bangladesh Textbook Printing and Marketing Association, took charge as the senior vice-president of the new board.

Khairul Huda Chopol, president of Sunamganj Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohammad Anwar Sadat Sarker, president of Gazipur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Joshoda Jibon Deb Nath, president of Bangladesh Chamber of Industry, took over responsibilities as vice presidents from the chamber group.

Shomi Kaiser, president of the E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh, Rashadul Hossain Chowdhury (Ronni), president of the Meiji Association of Bangladesh, and Md Munir Hossain, president of the Exporters Association of Bangladesh, took charge as vice -presidents from the association group.

Mahbubul Alam expressed his commitment to work for bolstering trade and business of the country in the upcoming days.

“Our collective efforts will drive the growth of the private sector. I urge everyone to collaborate in this journey. As of today, we stand united. We will work together to foster economic growth and safeguard the private sector," he said.

Mahbubul Alam disclosed his plan for opening a branch office in the old part of Dhaka. He also shared his plan to set up a world trade centre in Dhaka.

He also unveiled several action plans of the new board for the upcoming days that include forming a 21-member advisory committee which will include renowned economists, and chartered accountants, fostering the initiative for a smart web portal bringing all chamber associations under FBCCI, holding at least one standing committee meeting in every three months, etc.

"We have dedicated the past two years to elevating FBCCI to new horizons. Our strategic policy initiatives have propelled the business community and the private sector forward. I believe the incoming board will maintain this momentum," said outgoing President Md Jashim Uddin.

New senior vice president of FBCCI Md Amin Helaly and outgoing senior vice president Mostofa Azad Chowdhury Babu also delivered speeches during the programme.

A total of 80 directors were elected for the 2023-25 Board of Directors, 40 each from the Chamber and the Association groups.

One president, one senior vice-president, and six vice-presidents are elected as office-bearers among the Board of Directors.

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