JCI Dhaka Cosmopolitan organised its first general members meeting (GMM) followed by a networking event at a hotel in Dhaka recently. The chairperson of the GMM was the local president of JCI Dhaka Cosmopolitan for the year 2023, Samiha Akhter.
The chairperson started the GMM with her opening remarks. During the GMM, members of JCI Dhaka Cosmopolitan discussed their past and upcoming projects and events. Projects conducted by members are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and are focused on creating positive sustainable change in the community.
During the GMM, the newly selected executive board was appointed, and the board members took their oath. Shanzida Faisal was appointed the local secretary general, Safin Mohammed local treasurer, and Taufiq Uz Zaman general legal counsel. Also, Jobayer Tansim Ahmed and Khondker Nasif Akhter were both appointed local directors.
During the event, it was mentioned that Project Anonnya was conducted on January 29, 2023 where, in collaboration with Shaathi Foundation JCI Dhaka Cosmopolitan distributed 200 menstrual kits at Shantibaagh High School. This was the first phase of Project Anonnya and the second phase will be completed outside of Dhaka. This project was led by Local Director Khondker Nasif Akhter.
Local Vice President Rashedul Alam Sarker presented Project Shocchota where portable taps will be distributed to children at a school in Mymensingh. This project is targeted toward teaching children in rural areas about hygiene practices and encourages them to wash their hands properly without wasting water. Lixil Support Leader of Bangladesh will collaborate with JCI Dhaka Cosmopolitan for this project as technical lead.
The treasury report and budget for the year 2023 were also presented by Treasurer Safin Mohammed. At the end of the GMM, a networking session was conducted where professionals from diverse industries connected and exchanged ideas for upcoming projects.
Junior Chamber International (JCI) is the world's leading global network of young active citizens and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri in the US. Currently, there are over 5,000 members actively participating in JCI Bangladesh for the development and betterment of society.
JCI Dhaka Cosmopolitan is one of the most renowned chapters of JCI Bangladesh.
JCI Dhaka Cosmopolitan was established in 2012 and completed 10 years last year.
JCI Dhaka Cosmopolitan has completed numerous projects throughout the past ten years focusing on women empowerment, mental health, civil rights, legal advocacy, etc. JCI Dhaka Cosmopolitan is a dynamic network of young professionals and entrepreneurs.
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