SCCI Presidency Handover Takeover Ceremony was organized by SCCI in collaboration with the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) and in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), on May 25, 2023 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The Hon’ble Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr. A.K Abdul Momen, was invited as the ceremony’s guest of honor. In his speech, he extended heartfelt congratulations to Md. Jashim Uddin on assuming the Presidency of SCCI for the term 2023-2024. The Hon’ble Minister emphasized Bangladesh’s commitment to fostering trust and friendship among neighboring nations. Recognizing South Asia as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, he acknowledged its immense potential. However, he lamented that there is still room for improvement in seizing all available opportunities.

Md. Jashim Uddin, President of SCCI, emphasized the importance of drawing lessons from successful regional agreements and leveraging their experiences to propel SCCI to new heights. He stressed our collective responsibility to find innovative and sustainable solutions to the challenges at hand, working together to create a brighter future for the people of our region.