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eGeneration Extends Employment to Visually Impaired Individuals
eGeneration PLC has provided a job appointment letter to a visually impaired individual, ensuring their support and commitment to standing by them. Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) organized a ‘Job Fair for the Visually Impaired’ and discussion meeting followed by prayers session on the illustrious life and ideals of Bangabandhu on 20th March at the Securities Commission building in Agargaon, Dhaka, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and to celebrate National Children’s Day 2024 where five visually impaired individuals participated and secured employment.
In the presence of the chief guest Ahasanul Islam Titu, MP, State Minister, Ministry of Commerce; special guest Sheikh Kabir Hossain, President, Bangladesh Insurance Association; chairperson of the program Professor Shibli Rubaiyat-Ul-Islam, Chairman, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and commissioners of BSEC, Shameem Ahsan, Founder and Managing Director of eGeneration PLC handed over the appointment letter to Amrin Nahar Rimi, one of the visually impaired individuals.
The Chief Guest of the event, Commerce Minister Ahasanul Islam Titu, MP, urged everyone to work together for the development of the country and to promote smart economy and financial markets on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day. He praised the initiative of BSEC for organizing the ‘Job Fair for the Visually Impaired’ and congratulated the organizations who offered employment for the deserving candidates.
BSEC Chairman Professor Shibli Rubaiyat-Ul-Islam, in his welcome speech at the event, paid tribute to Bangabandhu on his birth anniversary during the month of independence. He also highlighted Bangabandhu’s outstanding contribution to the banking sector, insurance sector and overall economic development in his speech. He expressed gratitude to the employing organizations for standing by the visually impaired and providing employment opportunities.
Shameem Ahsan, Founder and Managing Director of Generation PLC, said, “eGeneration has always been technologically engaged in initiatives that have a positive impact on the welfare of society and humanity. As part of that Fertilizer Recommendation Software for Farmers to increase production of crops, Development of Covid Dashboard for Prime Minister’s Office during COVID, Virtual court system to ensure justice for all during COVID, HMIS Software for Healthcare Automation, E-Service Platform for Treatment and Education for specially abled children. It is part of our social duty to involve ourselves in today’s great initiative for the visually impaired and underprivileged communities. We will always support such positive work in the future as well.
Apart from eGeneration, the other four organizations providing employment are Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC, Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital, and Three-I Asset Management Company Limited.
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dhaka West has officially announced the formation of its new executive committee for the upcoming year, 2025. The organization unveiled this dynamic group of leaders during a recent general assembly held on Tuesday, December 17th in Dhaka.
At the helm of this new committee is Sujaur Rahman Emon, who has been appointed as Local President, poised to lead the chapter into a promising year ahead. Assisting him in steering the organization’s goals is Executive Vice President (EVP) Subah Afrin and Md Imam Hasan, while S M Belal Uddin takes on the role of Immediate Past Local President (IPLP).
Other board members include Vice President (VP) Md Saddam Hossain, Md Tanvir Hasan, and Audrika Eshna Purbasha, Secretary General (SG) Ibrahim Khalil Foysal, Treasurer Md Sameen Rahman, General Legal Counsel (GLC) Jiban Ahmad, Training Commissioner Masud, Directors Daud Mahmud Aovin, Jeba Maliha, Arianul Islam, Shurovy Yeasmin, Ahmed Wazedul Haque Khan, and Md Sabbir Hasan, Executive Assistant to Local President Reyel Ahmed Opu, and Committee Chair Md Robiul Islam, Abdur Rahman Khan Bappy.
Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman, 2024 National Director of JCI Bangladesh and 2023 Local President of JCI Dhaka West, served as the Election Commissioner. Before announcing the new Executive Committee of JCI Dhaka West, the organization’s fourth General Members’ Meeting (GMM) for 2024 was held.
“We will put our full effort into spreading positive impacts through sustainable development initiatives across the nation,” said newly elected Local President Sujaur Rahmaan Emon.
Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a vibrant organization, comprising individuals aged between 18 and 40, known for their unwavering dedication to community service and development. The global headquarters of JCI is situated in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and its impact extends to over 35 local chapters throughout Bangladesh. JCI Dhaka West proudly stands as the largest and most prominent among these local organizations.
The National General Assembly of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh, an international organization for young leaders, has formed its new National Executive Committee for 2025. Arefeen Raafi Ahmed has been elected as the Deputy National President of JCI Bangladesh.
The General Assembly took place on Friday, December 6, at Hotel Le Méridien in Dhaka. After the assembly, elections were held to select the president and other executive committee members. The election process was overseen by former JCI Bangladesh President Md. Ziaul Haque Bhuiyan.
Upon being elected as Deputy National President, Arefeen Raafi Ahmed said, “My focus will be on empowering our members. Everyone possesses unique skills, talents, and perspectives that can contribute to JCI’s growth. I am committed to providing opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and networking, enabling each member to reach their full potential within our organization. Together, we can create a positive impact on our community, empower our members, and build a stronger, more connected JCI Bangladesh.”
Arefeen Raafi Ahmed holds a Bachelor’s degree in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) from Western Sydney University, Australia. He is the Executive Director of Techno Drugs Limited and the Managing Director of Pulse Tech Limited, a leading healthcare technology company in Bangladesh. He also serves as the Managing Director of GreenTech Holidays Limited, a travel and tourism-based company. Previously, he served as the Local President of JCI Dhaka Entrepreneurs in 2021, Vice President of JCI Bangladesh in 2023, and Executive Vice President of JCI Bangladesh in 2024. He has also been honored as a JCI Senator.
Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a global organization for young people aged 18 to 40. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, JCI operates in more than 120 countries with over 200,000 members worldwide. In Bangladesh, JCI currently has around 40 local chapters, working to foster personal development among young individuals by enhancing their skills, knowledge, and intellect.
Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd. (“Cixing”), a global leader in knitting machinery and technology, successfully hosted the ‘Cixing Bangladesh Night Products Promotion Meeting’ at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden on Tuesday.
The event brought together key industry stakeholders, including the owners and executives of over 300 influential sweater production companies in Bangladesh. BGMEA Fashion Technology University (BUFT), a well-known fashion school in Bangladesh, also participated in jointly exploring cooperation with high-end talent in the knitting industry.
In a significant move towards developing future talent, Cixing also signed a series of cooperation agreements with famous local companies, including BSKL and Cixing, Knit Asia and Cixing, Bettex and Cixing, NEXUS and Cixing, TWELVETEX and Cixing, and SWEATERTECH and Cixing, which marks a new chapter in the cooperative relationship.
A captivating grand fashion show to release the latest work of the Cixing sweater design team, showcasing Cixing’s products, technology, and unique industrial advantages, underlining its potential to revolutionize the local industry and establish more profound and long-term partnerships with new and old customers.
Frank Sun, Chairman of Ningbo Cixing Group, delivered a speech, saying that as the world’s leading provider of intelligent knitting equipment and digital knitting factory solutions, Cixing Group has been committed to promoting innovation and development in the knitting industry.
“We attach great importance to research and development work, with an average annual R&D investment of over 12 million US dollars in recent years to ensure the company’s sustainable development. Our technology, products, and services have spread all over the world. In 2023, nearly 30,000 units have been sold. Sales in 2024 are expected to be 40,000 units. Up to now, the global market share of Cixing products has risen to almost 30% with about 300,000 units in operation worldwide,” Sun said.
“The chairman stressed that Bangladesh, as a major manufacturing hub for the global clothing industry, has always been our focus of attention,” said Sun, adding that “We believe that through our joint efforts, we can bring revolutionary changes to Bangladesh’s textile industry, enhance industrial competitiveness, create more job opportunities, and contribute to Bangladesh’s economic development.”
Cixing’s efforts underscore a shared vision for innovation and excellence in knitwear production, marking a new chapter of cooperation and development for Bangladesh’s textile industry.
