Global Chamber Dhaka

12/08/2026

We are excited to share that that our Advisory Board Chair Kashfia N. Firdous was featured in PAUSE.dhk's Founder's Table! Read on to know more about her incredible journey!

Some people build careers. Others build trust.

When curating Founders’ Table, Kashfia N. Firdous stood out not simply because of the organisations she has helped shape, but because every chapter of her journey seems to be guided by the same principle: doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

As the Founder of Key Audit Solutions Hub (K.A.S.H.), and with over two decades of leading audit, governance, risk, and assurance for organisations including GSK Bangladesh, icddr,b, and Summit Group, Kashfia has spent her career helping organisations build stronger systems rooted in trust and accountability. Beyond the boardroom, she continues to champion causes close to her heart- from being an aspiring writer to advocating for senior citizens and supporting abandoned children to fostering rescued animals and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

But at Founders’ Table, you’ll hear the stories that rarely make it into biographies or conference introductions- beyond her titles!

An evening where founders and participants come together, not simply to network, but to exchange perspectives, challenge ideas, and leave with conversations that stay with them long after the event ends.

If you’re looking for a networking experience that goes beyond business cards and LinkedIn connections, we’d love to have you at the table.

🎟 Get your tickets:
https://www.ticketase.com/events/founders-table

15/05/2026

JOIN US: Globinar Global Chamber® Dhaka Women In Global Leadership: Asia and Africa Rising

WHEN: Monday, May 18th at 8pm Dhaka

REGISTER: https://www.globalchamber.org/events/2026/05/18/globinar/globinar-global-chamber-dhaka-women-in-global-leadership-asia-and-africa-rising/

Global Chamber® Dhaka proudly presents Women in Global Leadership: Asia and Africa Rising, a platform celebrating women leaders driving progress across two dynamic regions.

The event intends to unite women professionals and changemakers to foster cross-regional collaboration, innovation, and inclusive growth.

Asia is home to about 4.7 billion people and accounts for roughly USD 43 trillion in GDP, making it the largest economic region in the world. Africa’s population exceeds 1.5 billion, with a growing economy of around USD 2.8 trillion. Together, Asia and Africa represent some of the world’s fastest-growing markets and the largest youth populations. This forum highlights women’s expanding roles in leadership and global impact in these regions.

25/01/2026

⚓ Anchor of Growth: Diversifying Exports Through Mid-Sized Shipbuilding

Global Chamber® Dhaka, together with YoungShip Bangladesh, Movementum Consultancy and Facilitation Group (MCFG), and Interport Advisory Services, recently co-organized an industry dialogue titled “Anchor of Growth: Diversifying Exports Through Mid-Sized Shipbuilding” at Hotel Bengal Blueberry, Gulshan.

The dialogue convened key stakeholders from government, industry, finance, and the maritime sector to discuss how Bangladesh’s mid-sized shipbuilding industry can play a stronger role in export diversification, job creation, and long-term industrial competitiveness ⚓📊.

The program began with opening remarks by Tanjil Ahmed Ruhullah FCILT BSc (Hons) LLB (Lond.), Founding President of YoungShip Bangladesh, and Maimun Ur Rashid Mustafa, Executive Director of Global Chamber Dhaka, who emphasized the importance of close coordination between policymakers, financial institutions, and industry leaders.

🎙️ We were privileged to welcome Mr. Tareq Rafi Bhuiyan (Jun), President of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI), as the Chief Guest, sharing insights on global collaboration and private-sector leadership.

🎓 The keynote presentation by Professor Dr. Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), highlighted the role of academia, skills development, and research in strengthening shipbuilding capacity.

🧩 Panel discussion included:
Advocate Mohiuddin Abdul Kadir (Capt. MAK) FNI FCILT FCIArb, President, Bangladesh Maritime Law Society (BMLS)
Md. Sadiqur Rahman, Vice-President, Corporate Finance Division, City Bank PLC
Engr. Shamsul Alam, Managing Director, Marine House Ltd.
Abdullah Nahid Niger, Deputy Managing Director, Ananda Shipyards and Slipways Ltd.
Zahedul Amin, Managing Director, LightCastle Partner
🎤 Moderated by Khan Mohammad Saqiful Alam, Advisor, YoungShip Bangladesh.
🙏 We sincerely thank Petromax Refinery Ltd., the Main Sponsor, for supporting this important initiative. Appreciation also goes to Interport Group as Gold Sponsor and The Times of Bangladesh as the Media Partner.
Global Chamber® Dhaka remains committed to promoting meaningful dialogue 🤝 and actionable outcomes for Bangladesh’s maritime and export-driven sectors.

25/01/2026

Global Chamber Dhaka held its Q4 Advisory Board Meeting on Friday, 10 January 2026.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format, with in-person participation at Interport Group’s office in Dhaka, alongside online attendees.
Chaired by Kashfia N. Firdous, the meeting brought together Advisory Board members to review Q3 outcomes, reflect on learnings from postponed initiatives, and align priorities for Q1 2026. The Chair acknowledged the voluntary contributions of board members and emphasized the importance of collective ownership, clear communication, and learning from challenges to strengthen future initiatives.
The meeting also focused on planning upcoming activities for the next quarter, including member engagement initiatives, regional collaborations, and internal capacity-building efforts. Advisory Board members shared constructive feedback on enhancing membership value through training, mentorship, and meaningful networking opportunities.
The session concluded with a shared commitment to delivering consistent value and impactful programming for Global Chamber Dhaka members in the months ahead.

Stay tuned for upcoming activities by Global Chamber Dhaka.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026!

24/12/2025

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