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UKBCCI Director awarded MBE

27th October 2020 by UKBCCI

The UKBCCI London Regional President Oli Khan has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list with an MBE.

Oli, a celebrity chef, was chosen for services to the hospitality industry and charity in the UK and abroad.

The Luton based businessman and award winning chef, famous for being a Guinness World Record holder with his team for cooking the world’s largest onion bhaji, was also recognised for his crucial role in supporting communities during the COVID-19 lockdown earlier this year. The awards this year focused on those individuals who went above and beyond in response to the crisis.

He supported frontline staff by providing 5,000 meals to NHS front line, disabled people and key workers.

Chancellor outlines Winter Economy Plan

30th September 2020 by UKBCCI

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak unveils government’s plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months.

Winter Economy Plan speech as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

24th September 2020

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/chancellor-of-the-exchequer-rishi-sunak-on-the-winter-economy-plan

UKBCCI Honour Bajloor Rashid MBE in Formal Handover

2nd September 2020 by UKBCCI

The UKBCCI carried out a formal handover ceremony for its outgoing president, Mr Bajloor Rashid MBE and incoming president Mr Nazmul Islam Nuru last Thursday 27th August. The ceremony took place at the Raj Garden in Bushey on Thursday 27th August, hosted by Mr Siddiqur Rahman Joynal and Mr Saiful Alam. Even though Mr Nuru has been acting president since July this was the first opportunity that the official handover was able to happen due to Covid-19 restrictions.

In attendance were directors and members of the UKBCCI, distinguished guests, members of the community and the media.

The directors and many of the guests took it in turn to offer their support vocally to the new president and also to acknowledge the important contribution that the outgoing president, Mr Rashid, had made as its founding president for his leadership and commitment. Notably for the two trade delegation tours to Bangladesh, his involvement in roadshows, networking events and seminars, but for also being the creator of the UKBCCI Business & Entrepreneur Excellence Awards, which as a brand gained industry recognition after only three years from its inaugural launch in 2016.

Chairman Mr Iqbal Ahmed OBE showed his appreciation for Mr Rashid and added “We have all at UKBCCI travelled very far together I sincerely wish that together we will work with the new team to raise UKBCCI to another level”.

Mr Rashid congratulated his colleagues in their new board roles, consisting of President: Mr NI Nuru, Vice President: Jamal Uddin Mockadus, Finance Director: Kamru Ali and the London Regional President: Mr Oli Khan.

He said that he was very grateful for the praise and thanks and the way he was honoured. He was humbled that so many people spoke and offered kind words including all the UKBCCI directors and also Mr Jakaria Huq, Commercial Counsellor for Trade, Commerce and Investment from the Bangladesh High Commission based in London and Mr Taysir Mahmud editor of the ‘Weekly Desh’.

Mr Rashid went on to say that although he leaves the post he is not going anywhere and will remain on the board as an active member standing side by side with his colleagues.

He believes that the organisation remains very strong with its leadership team and that he feels they are united and focused in their quest to support, nurture and develop businesses in the coming years.

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5th August 2020 by UKBCCI

UKBCCI Board Changes

31st July 2020 by UKBCCI

The UK Bangladesh Catalysts of Commerce and Industry (UKBCCI) announced on 26th July 2020 that its Board of Directors has named Mr Nazmul Islam Nuru as President (first left), effective from 26 July 2020. Mr Nuru is the Chairman of Viceroy Group UK and Chairman of Windsor Hotel & Resorts BD Ltd amongst several other portfolios. In addition, Board member Mr Jamal Uddin Mokkodus will become Vice President (second left) of the Board effective immediately. The UKBCCI also announced that Kamru Ali will become Finance Director (first right) and Oli Khan (second right) will become London Regional President.

Chairman Mr Iqbal Ahmed OBE said “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I am pleased that Mr Nuru has agreed to lead the UKBCCI at this critical juncture in global business affairs,” He added “Mr Nuru has deep industry experience and a proven track record of strong leadership, and he recognises the challenges we must confront. The Board and I look forward to working with him and the rest of the UKBCCI team and membership to ensure that today marks the next chapter and boost forward for your UKBCCI.”

Mr Nuru said, “I strongly believe in the future of the UKBCCI and its responsibilities and obligations as the apex body for the British Bangladeshi business community. I am honoured to be entrusted with the opportunity to lead this great organisation and the Board and its members who are working hard to author the future of British Bangladeshi enterprise.”

The Board also took the opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and to offer their thanks to the former President, Bajloor Rashid MBE and his fellow Directors who have vacated their previous positions.

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