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UKBCCI Board Changes
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.
Coronavirus: Chancellor’s £30bn plan to save jobs
Please click on the BBC News link below to see the measures Chancellor Rishi Sunak is taking to aid the economy and save jobs.
Latifur Rahman dies aged 75
It is with great sadness that we report that Latifur Rahman died earlier today.
We were very proud to honour him with the UKBBCI Lifetime Achievement Award at the Entrepreneur and Excellence Awards in 2017.
Latifur Rahman was the Founder Chairman and CEO of Transcom Group. Mr Rahman took over control of the group in 1967, steering his company through very challenging times after the country gained independence in 1971.
Transcom is one of the leading conglomerates in Bangladesh.
UKBCCI Directors, members and their families would like to extend their prayers to the family of Mr Rahman, sending deepest condolences at this very sad time.
Coronavirus News – Prime Minister’s Coronavirus Statement 23rd June 2020
Following the Prime MInister’s coronavirus statement to the House on Tuesday 23rd June here is the link to explain what you can and cannot do after the 4th July 2020.
The Prime Minister’s Coronavirus Statement 23rd June 2020:
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