London, 12th November 2025: The UKBCCI formally inaugurated its new London Region Committee on Wednesday evening at the prestigious Woolston Manor Golf Course & Country Club in Chigwell. The ceremony, accompanied by a dynamic business networking event, brought together prominent businessmen, diplomats, entrepreneurs, community leaders and media representatives.
The event was jointly hosted by UKBCCI International Trade Affairs Director Rohema Miah and London Region Secretary Jamal Ahmed. Welcoming the guests, London Region Convener Kamru Ali opened the program. Later, UKBCCI President M G Moula Miah MBE officially announced the new committee, stating: “UKBCCI will continue to welcome new members and establish additional regions to support local businesses and young entrepreneurs more effectively.”
Newly Formed London Region Committee:
President: Kamru Ali
Vice Presidents: Abdul Hannan Torofdar, Fakhrul Islam Chowdhury
Secretary: Jamal Ahmed
Treasurer: Abu Sufian Rony
Organising Secretary: Mohammad Forhad
Joint Secretary: Abdul Ahad
Membership Secretary: Najma Bibi
Press & Publication Secretary: Kazi Arif
Joint Treasurer: Abul Kalam
Members: Sanam Mia, Rezaul Karim, Azad Hossain, Md Islam Uddin, Mohammed Iftekhar Hossain, Abu Bakar Khan, Shamimur Rahman, Barrister Sakhawat Hossain, Monowar Hossain, Aman Haider, Masuma Begum, Yusuf Ali.
Newly elected President Kamru Ali remarked: “Our primary goal is to inspire the new generation to pursue entrepreneurship and contribute to the UK economy.”
UKBCCI Founding President Bajloor Rashid MBE expressed confidence that the new leadership would further strengthen trade ties between the UK and Bangladesh.
UKBCCI Chairman Iqbal Ahmed OBE highlighted the organisation’s twelve-year contribution to entrepreneurship development, trade expansion and encouraging investment in Bangladesh — particularly in the tourism sector of Sylhet.
This year’s committee includes two female entrepreneurs, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to women’s leadership.
The event was attended by central and regional leaders including former President Nazrul Islam Nuru, Senior Vice President A Q Khalique (Jamal), East England President Siddqur Rahman, Midlands President Imam Uddin Ahmed, former London Region President Jamal Uddin Mokoddus, Legal Afairs Director Barrister Anawar Miah , Director Farzana Hussain Neela, ITV presenter Gary Newbon MBE, NTV Europe CEO Sabrina Hussain and Channel S Head of Programme Farhan Masud Khan.
Finance Director Dr. Josh and BCA President Oli Khan MBE were also present.
Special Guest Tanvir Mohammad Azim, Commercial Counsellor of the Bangladesh High Commission, praised UKBCCI’s ongoing efforts in supporting new entrepreneurs, attracting foreign investment and enhancing bilateral business relations.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Vice President Fakhrul Islam Chowdhury, followed by a delightful cultural performance and dinner.
