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JCI Bangladesh Successfully Concludes 2024 Local Officers Training
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh orchestrated a highly successful ‘2024 JCI Bangladesh Local Officers Training’ at the prestigious United International University (UIU) Auditorium in the heart of the capital. The one-day event, inaugurated by JCI Bangladesh’s esteemed 2024 National President Imran Kadir, aimed to empower and equip local board members with essential skills for effective leadership and community impact.
The event, held last Friday (29 December), brought together 400 board officers from over 40 local organizations affiliated with JCI Bangladesh. Ten esteemed instructors, highly renowned in their respective fields, played a pivotal role in facilitating the training sessions. Distinguished individuals included University Professor and Emotional Intelligence Coach SM Arifuzzaman, 2023 National President Ziaul Haque Bhuiyan, 2024 Foundation Chairperson Erfan Haque, Secretary General Fahim Ahmed, National GLC Md. Tahsin Azim Shezan, National Treasurer Kazi Fahad, National Executive Vice President Eazaz Mohammed, National Training Commissioner Md. Altamis Nabil, Vice President Fazle Munim, and Bangladesh Development Council Chairperson S. M. Tanveer Saad Akash.
President Imran Kadir emphasized the significance of widening JCI’s reach, fostering opportunities for young entrepreneurs, and establishing avenues for youth employment and business interactions. The training event played a crucial role in equipping local board officers to lead towards these objectives.
Md. Altamis Nabil, JCI Bangladesh National Training Commissioner and event convener, expressed satisfaction with the active participation and enthusiasm shown by attendees. The training aimed not only to impart knowledge but also to inspire proactive engagement in societal development.
Beyond the core training sessions, the event featured a welcome speech by Abu Sadat, Deputy Director (Public Relations) of United International University, highlighting the importance of collaborative endeavors between academia and organizations fostering leadership and social responsibility.
The success of the ‘2024 JCI Bangladesh Local Officers Training’ was attributed to the collaborative efforts of key figures, including Secretary General Fahim Ahmed, Foundation Co-Chair Taha Yasin Ramadan, Event Committee Chair Raihan Akbor Tutul, and Executive Assistant to National President Fatema Akter Naz, who served as Co-COCs of the event. Their dedication ensured a comprehensive and insightful experience for all participants.
Looking ahead, JCI Bangladesh affirmed its commitment to continued skill development initiatives for all its members, enhancing their capabilities to drive positive change within their communities. As a global organization present in over 100 countries and boasting a membership exceeding 150,000, JCI remains dedicated to nurturing leadership, social responsibility, fellowship, and entrepreneurship among young professionals aged 18 to 40. In Bangladesh alone, over 5000 members across 40 local chapters actively contribute to societal and national development in alignment with the organization’s mission.
Weekly Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSE, Dhaka Bourse has seen a negative performance in Indices, Turnover & Market Capitalization throughout the whole week, This information was disclosed in the weekly market review from the DSE.
According to sources, (5 working days) the turnover of DSE lost by Tk 3 thousand 289 crore 7 lakh (August 18 – August 22). At the same time, the market capitalization has decreased by 16 thousand 132 crore 59 lakh taka.
The benchmark index ‘DSEX’ lost by 203.92 points or 3.45 percent, in the outgoing week. At the end of the week, the index stands at 5,699 points. The Shariah-based index ‘DSES’ dropped 45.64 points or 3.61 percent and therefore the index stands at 1,264 points. The blue-chip index ‘DS30’ decreased by 88.76 points or 4.07 percent, hence the index stands at 2,090 points.
Shares and units worth 3 thousand 122 crore 5 lakh taka were traded in Dhaka Stock Exchange. At the end of the week, the market capitalization stood at 6 lakh 92 thousand 831 crore 80 lakh taka.
Shares and units of 394 companies were traded on Bourse during the week. Of these, 5 shares were unchanged, 357 companies declined, and 32 companies advanced.
Grameenphone Limited has ranked at the top of weekly trading on DSE. The Company records an average turnover of 57 crore 69 lakh taka.
Midland Bank PLC ranked at the top of weekly gainers on DSE. The share has risen 12.09 percent to its highest price.
SEML FBLSL Growth Fund has ranked at the top of weekly losers on DSE. The unit has dropped 14.52 percent lowest in the last week.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today offered solace to the families of those killed during the chaos instigated by BNP-Jamaat terrorists, who exploited the recent quota reform movement. The grieving families met her at her official residence, Ganabhaban.
Among the bereaved were the family members of Abu Sayeed, a student from the English Department at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR), along with 33 other families. Sheikh Hasina presented them with saving certificates and cash as a gesture of assistance.
The sight of the prime minister brought the grieving families to tears. As each family member approached Sheikh Hasina, their emotions overflowed, and they broke down crying.
The prime minister, visibly moved, also struggled to contain her emotions. Tears streamed down her face as she listened to their stories, and she appeared deeply distressed.
In her attempt to console the families, Sheikh Hasina shared her own pain, saying, “Look at me, I am living with so much pain.” She reassured them of her support, expressing that she, too, understands the agony of losing loved ones. “It’s my misery that I have to see your tears,” she continued.
The atmosphere at Ganabhaban was heart-wrenching, filled with grief and shared sorrow.
Present at the event were Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, with Prime Minister’s Office Secretary Mohammad Salahuddin moderating the proceedings.
Abu Sayeed’s father Makbul Hossain, mother Monwara Begum, and other relatives traveled from Rangpur to Dhaka and attended the gathering at Ganabhaban.
Abu Sayeed, a 12th batch student in the English Department at BRUR, died on July 16 during the quota reform movement in Rangpur. Earlier, on July 26, the BRUR administration provided financial support to Sayeed’s family, delivering a cheque of Taka 750,000 to his parents in Pirganj, Rangpur.
Dhaka Stock Market DSE, Bourse on the first working day of the week, 28th July, ended with a drop in Indices and Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
488 crore 38 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 8 crore 96 lakh less tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, July 25th, Shares worth Tk 497 crores 34 lakh shares were traded last time, Thursday.
The benchmark DSEX decreased 29.92 points or 5,383 The Shariah-based index DSES lost 5.65 points or 1,177 and the blue-chip index DS30 dropped by 11.51 points or 1,951.
Of the issues traded, 88 advanced, 261 declined and 43 remained unchanged.
Techno Drugs Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 4.20 paisa or 9.93 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 46.50 paisa.
Shurwid Industries Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 0.30 paisa or 3.00 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 9.70 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Agni Systems Limited 28 crore 71 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 33 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 1 crore 31 lakh 74 thousand 737 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 30 crore 93 lakh taka
