The interim government has appointed an administrator to the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) following the resignation of its president, Mahbubul Alam. Alam stepped down on September 9th amid pressure from business groups calling for the dissolution of the board after last month’s political upheaval, which saw the Awami League government ousted on August 5th. Although Alam cited health issues in his resignation, sources close to him indicated that pressure from business circles also contributed to his decision.
Ministry of Commerce appointed Md Hafizur Rahman, a member of the Bangladesh Competition Commission, as the administrator. His task is to organize a fair election within 120 days and hand over responsibilities to the newly elected board.
Additionally, government had appointed administrators to the e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) and the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) after leadership resignations in both organizations. Md Sayed Ali, deputy secretary of the central digital cell, was appointed to oversee e-CAB’s transition, while an administrator was also put in place for CCCI following similar resignations from its leadership. Both administrators are tasked with organizing elections within 120 days.
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