'2024 JCI Bangladesh Local Officers Training' Cultivates Leadership Excellence Amongst Youth Leaders

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh successfully hosted the '2024 JCI Bangladesh Local Officers Training' at the prestigious United International University (UIU) Auditorium in the heart of the capital. This one-day event, inaugurated by the esteemed JCI Bangladesh 2024 National President Imran Kadir, aimed to empower and equip local board members of JCI with essential skills for effective leadership and community impact.

The event, held last Friday, gathered an assembly of 400 board officers representing over 40 local organizations affiliated with JCI Bangladesh. A cohort of ten esteemed instructors, highly renowned in their respective fields, played a pivotal role in facilitating the training sessions. Among these distinguished individuals were University Professor and Emotional Intelligence Coach SM Arifuzzaman, JCI Bangladesh's esteemed leaders including the 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 Md. Fazle Munim, and Bangladesh Development Council Chairperson S. M. Tanveer Saad Akash.

Speaking about the significance of the event, President Imran Kadir remarked, "JCI stands as the largest non-political organization for the youth in Bangladesh. Our primary focus this year is to widen the organization's reach, fostering opportunities for young entrepreneurs at the national level, and establishing avenues for employment and business interactions for the youth within and beyond our borders. This training event plays a pivotal role in equipping our local board officers to lead the charge towards achieving these objectives."

Md. Altamis Nabil, JCI Bangladesh National Training Commissioner and convener of the event, expressed satisfaction in the active participation and enthusiasm shown by attendees from various local chapters. The training aimed not only to impart knowledge but also to inspire proactive engagement in societal development.

Beyond the core training sessions, the event welcomed Abu Sadat, Deputy Director (Public Relations) of United International University (UIU), who delivered a warm welcome speech, underscoring the importance of collaborative endeavors between academia and organizations fostering leadership and social responsibility.

The success of the '2024 JCI Bangladesh Local Officers Training' owed much 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. Highlighting the future trajectory, JCI Bangladesh announced its commitment to continued skill development initiatives for all its members, further enhancing their capabilities to drive positive change within their communities.

As a global organization with a presence in over 100 countries and boasting a membership exceeding 150,000, JCI stands 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, furthering the organization's mission.