Jashim Uddin, the current President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), has been elected as the new President of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation – SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).
The SCCI serves as the apex trade body for the South Asian region. Jashim Uddin will assume the presidency for the term of 2023-2024, succeeding Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ali Malik, who held the position from June 2020 to May 2023. The official handover ceremony is scheduled to take place in Dhaka, as announced in a press release.
Traditionally, the President of the SCCI is elected from the eight SAARC member countries, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, every two years. Jashim Uddin will join the ranks of the previous two Bangladeshi Presidents, Salman F Rahman (1996-1997) and Anisul Huq (2010-2011).
Born on January 1, 1965, in Sonaimury, Noakhali, Bangladesh, Jashim Uddin hails from a respected business family. He obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Dhaka in 1986. Following his graduation, Uddin embarked on his professional journey by becoming a Director at the Board of Bengal Group of Industries in 1983. The Bengal Group is a diversified conglomerate involved in various sectors such as plastics, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy.
Currently, Jashim Uddin holds prominent positions in several organizations. He serves as the Chairman of Bengal Commercial Bank Limited and Desh General Insurance Limited. Additionally, he holds the Vice-Chairman role on the Board of Directors of the Bengal Group of Industries and Bengal Media Corporation (RTV). Jashim Uddin’s leadership is widely recognized within the business community of Bangladesh, where he also holds the presidency of the FBCCI, the country’s apex trade body. Moreover, he leads the Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
Jashim Uddin’s contributions to the business community and the economy of Bangladesh have garnered numerous accolades and awards. His outstanding achievements include being honored as a Commercially Important Person (CIP) and receiving the Best Enterprise Award multiple times. Notably, he has been awarded the “Prime Minister’s National Export Trophy-Gold” on several occasions for his valuable contributions to the country’s economy. Jashim Uddin has also been the recipient of the “President Industrial Development Award-2009” and the “Best Enterprise Award-2007.”
With his extensive experience and expertise, Jashim Uddin is poised to lead the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry and further promote regional cooperation and economic development among the South Asian nations.
