Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Venue: London, United Kingdom
The British Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BBCCI) successfully hosted a high-level Networking and View Exchange Meeting on August 27, 2025, in London. The event brought together leading representatives from the U.S.-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (USBCCI) and the British-Bangladeshi business community to strengthen transatlantic economic ties.
The meeting aimed to deepen collaboration between the U.K. and U.S. within the global Bangladeshi business diaspora, promoting greater connectivity, trade, and entrepreneurship.
🎙 Notable Speakers Included:
- AHM Nurujjaman, Senior Vice President, BBCCI (Moderator)
- Cllr. Jahangir Haque, Director, BBCCI
- Hafsa Noor, Office Secretary, BBCCI London Region
- Abul Kalam Azad, Director, BBCCI
- Monir Ahmed, President, BBCCI London Region
- Misbah Chowdhury, Director of Press & Publication, BBCCI
- Helal Khan, Finance Director, BBCCI
- Dr. Shahanoor Khan, President, BBCCI East of England
- Prof. Shahagir Bakth Faruk, Emeritus Advisor & Former President, BBCCI
- Bashir Ahmed BEM, Former President, BBCCI & Chairman, ProspectGaze Ltd
- Rafique Hayder, President, BBCCI UK
- Md. Liton Ahmed, President, USBCCI (Guest of Honor)
🤝 Key Highlights:
- Reinforced partnership between BBCCI and USBCCI to enhance transatlantic business collaboration
- Emphasis on promoting SME development, diaspora entrepreneurship, and bilateral trade
- Discussions on organizing joint exhibitions, trade missions, and cross-border investment forums
In his keynote address, Md. Liton Ahmed, President of USBCCI, commended BBCCI’s leadership and reiterated USBCCI’s strong commitment to collaborative initiatives that foster innovation and economic growth across the U.S., U.K., and Bangladesh.
“This event exemplifies the power of diaspora unity. USBCCI looks forward to deepening engagement with BBCCI as we chart a shared path for innovation, business growth, and cross-border impact.”
— Md. Liton Ahmed, President, USBCCI
BBCCI President Rafique Hayder echoed the sentiment, highlighting the vital role of institutional partnerships in driving prosperity within the global Bangladeshi business network.
The event concluded with an engaging open-floor discussion, mutual affirmations of cooperation, and initial planning for future initiatives — including joint trade missions, policy dialogues, and international business forums.
