The UK Bangladesh Catalysts of Commerce and Industry (UKBCCI) announced on 26th July 2020 that its Board of Directors has named Mr Nazmul Islam Nuru as President (first left), effective from 26 July 2020. Mr Nuru is the Chairman of Viceroy Group UK and Chairman of Windsor Hotel & Resorts BD Ltd amongst several other portfolios. In addition, Board member Mr Jamal Uddin Mokkodus will become Vice President (second left) of the Board effective immediately. The UKBCCI also announced that Kamru Ali will become Finance Director (first right) and Oli Khan (second right) will become London Regional President.
Chairman Mr Iqbal Ahmed OBE said “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I am pleased that Mr Nuru has agreed to lead the UKBCCI at this critical juncture in global business affairs,” He added “Mr Nuru has deep industry experience and a proven track record of strong leadership, and he recognises the challenges we must confront. The Board and I look forward to working with him and the rest of the UKBCCI team and membership to ensure that today marks the next chapter and boost forward for your UKBCCI.”
Mr Nuru said, “I strongly believe in the future of the UKBCCI and its responsibilities and obligations as the apex body for the British Bangladeshi business community. I am honoured to be entrusted with the opportunity to lead this great organisation and the Board and its members who are working hard to author the future of British Bangladeshi enterprise.”
The Board also took the opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and to offer their thanks to the former President, Bajloor Rashid MBE and his fellow Directors who have vacated their previous positions.
