Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Venue: London, United Kingdom
The British Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BBCCI) proudly hosted a high-level Networking and View Exchange Meeting in London on August 27, 2025, bringing together influential leaders from the U.S.-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (USBCCI) and the British-Bangladeshi business community.
The purpose of the meeting was to foster greater economic collaboration between the United Kingdom and the United States, particularly within the global Bangladeshi diaspora business network.
🎙 Distinguished 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 of the Meeting:
• Strengthening ties between BBCCI and USBCCI to foster transatlantic business cooperation
• Promoting trade, SME development, and diaspora entrepreneurship
• Exploring opportunities for joint events, exhibitions, and cross-border investment
In his address, Md. Liton Ahmed, President of USBCCI, expressed deep appreciation for BBCCI’s leadership and reaffirmed USBCCI’s commitment to working collaboratively on trade and enterprise development initiatives that span 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 Mr. Rafique Hayder and senior leadership welcomed the growing partnership and emphasized the importance of institutional alliances to support the global Bangladeshi business ecosystem.
The evening concluded with an open-floor discussion, mutual pledges of cooperation, and plans for joint trade missions, policy dialogues, and business forums in the near future.
