New BGCCI exec board takes charge with M Maksud as president

The newly elected executive board of the Bangladesh-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) has taken charge for the term 2023-2025 at the organisation’s 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday.

The outgoing board handed over their responsibilities to the newly elected board members headed by M Maksud as president, according to a press statement.

With the participation of BGCCI Executive Board and a large number of its valued members, the event proved to be a significant milestone for the chamber, said the press statement.

One of the distinguished guests in attendance was Jan Janowski, chargé d’affaires of the German mission to Bangladesh, who graced the AGM with his presence, highlighting the strong partnership between the two nations.

The main highlight of the event was the warm welcome extended to the new executive board. The new board comprises notable individuals who bring diverse expertise and experience to drive BGCCI’s mission forward.

Newly elected President M Maksud, managing director of CORONA International, pledged to uphold the chamber’s reputation and worke closely with stakeholders, including the embassy, to further enhance bilateral relations and seize new opportunities for trade and investment.

Other members of the newly elected office bearers are - Senior Vice Presidents Dr Md Kamruzzaman, managing director of Hohenstein Laboratories Bangladesh Ltd, and Mohammad Ershad Hussain, chairman & CEO of Dawn Trading International; Vice Presidents Navaneetha Krishnan, managing director of Robert Bosch (Bangladesh) Ltd and Md Farooque Khan, managing director of Weber Power Solutions Ltd; and Treasurer Adnan Md Iqbal, director of Globe Forwarding & Freight Ltd.