JCI Chittagong Gears Up: 2nd Board Meeting Sets Future Plans in Motion

On 22nd June, 2024, the 2nd Board of Directors meeting of JCI Chittagong took place, bringing together key leaders to discuss future strategies, upcoming events, and the organization’s ongoing projects. This meeting was essential in aligning the goals of the board with JCI’s mission of creating positive change in the community. Each board member contributed to the discussions, sharing insights on ways to strengthen JCI Chittagong’s impact through various social initiatives. The team focused on ensuring that the projects not only address immediate community needs but also align with global goals such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key topics included the planning of major upcoming events, which aim to empower local youth, promote leadership, and expand community involvement. The board also reviewed the progress of ongoing projects, ensuring that they are on track and making the desired impact. Additionally, there was a discussion on expanding partnerships with local and international organizations to enhance the scope of their initiatives. The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from all members to drive JCI Chittagong’s vision forward and continue its mission of empowering young leaders and fostering sustainable development in the region.

Mashfiq Ahmed Rushad

President, 2018
JCI Chittagong

Integrator who have a shared vision with others and who inspire others to realize how that goal might benefit the community in the long term are characteristics of good leaders. Responsible leaders distribute the workload among their team rather than taking everything on alone. Among all the JCI leaders the
achievement of Mashfiq Ahmed Rushad is exceptional.

With a remarkable academic career, he graduated from Queen
Mary, University of London rated 125th in the QS World University Rankings by top universities in the world, as a mechanical engineer. In 2010, from the same university also he achieved Masters in
Sustainable Energy Engineering with Merit.

Between success and achievement, there is a critical difference. There are many successful people whose accomplishment doesn’t have any effect in our society. They only acquire highly sought-after credentials, land prestigious jobs, develop enviable careers, and bring in top-tier wages and incomes. But there are just a few examples of the accomplishment of actual contribution of a successful career that contribute to the society. Mashfiq Ahmed Rushad is one of those examples. In 2011, he launched the Qubee Wimax Internet service, which is owned by Augere Wireless Broadband UK, in Chittagong. He worked in the largest transport company in the world, First Group UK, for a brief period of time before he decided ultimately returning back to Bangladesh. After returning back to his hometown, he began working for his
family's business at Dong Bang Group in the textile industry, where he first held the position of AGM Maintenance before rising to the position of Executive Director and shareholder of the group's businesses in the trading of textiles, fertilizer, and basic commodities. Continuing his successful movement in career
he entered the engineering industry as the CEO of the company, representing the Atlas Copco Group in Bangladesh and several other MNCs under the name and brand GEN AIR Engineering.

His influential career achievements have a huge impact on his work for JCI Chittagong as a President in 2018. He represents a ultimate career success, something that very few people ever achieve in their career and a role model for the society to look up to.

MD. Niaz Morshed Elite

Founder President, 2013
JCI Chittagong

"May the Lord raise for our nation’s leaders who will honor his demand for honesty.”

In order for his constituents to appreciate him, a politician for government position always put politics aside and concentrate on using true leadership to improve others' quality of life. More than the title of his leadership position, his legacy is what matters the most. This is the perfect example of the representation for our most respected leader of JCI Bangladesh MD Niaz Morshed Elite. One who understands the way, travels the way, and models the way is a
leader. When a leader's task is finished and his goal is attained, people will remark, "We did it ourselves," and that is when he is most effective.

After he graduated from North South University with a degree in business administration (marketing), our esteemed CEO Niaz Morshed Elite began working for his family's business, the Borotakia group, which has since developed into the nation's leading supplier of containers, heavy cargo handling machinery, and all-inclusive marine solutions in 2003. Borotakia Motors Pvt Ltd, Arin Motors, Borotakia Construction Co, and Elite Motors are all included in theg roup. Since joining the Borotakia Group, Mr. Elite
has served as the managing director of a number of creative and
industry-leading projects in Bangladesh, all of which have a positive impact on the nation's socioeconomic development. Over 1000 individuals are currently employed by Borotakia Group across the country. The accomplishment and contribution of him can hardly describe in words. A remarkable journey of entrepreneurship of
Niaz Morshed Elite started when realized he was capable to take the Borotakia Group, his family's business, to a new level by fusing his personal initiative, entrepreneurial energy, and creative ideas.

A three-wheeler assembly plant was created in Bangladesh in 2006 by the Borotakia Group, under the direction of Mr. Elite. Later, under his superb direction, financial know-how, and forward thinking mentality, the group introduced the 3-wheeler, 12-seat passenger vehicle, and the AUGE-branded 2-wheeler (motorbike) with great success. Through this project, many new jobs were created in the area, carbon emissions were reduced, lead times were shortened, and communities had better access to affordable transportation. Under the name Borotakia Construction, Niaz Morshed Elite entered the port industry in 2013. Mr. Elite acquired long-term contracts that have made Borotakia Construction the nation's top provider of port operations services through the formation of successful international alliances to provide superior engineering and by utilizing his entrepreneurial and investing skills. Niaz Morshed Elite Co-founded Nagad Ltd. in 2017, the second-largest FinTech in Bangladesh and the company with the fastest global growth rate. Nagad Ltd. provides digital financial services in Bangladesh through cutting-edge goods and services. With over 250,000 retail locations and an average daily transaction volume of over BDT 7,500 million, Nagad currently serves 55 million+ verified registered customers. At Nagad Ltd., Mr. Elite is currently the executive director.

In Bangladesh, Niaz Morshed Elite is a well-known social, cultural, and sports organizer who serves as the head of numerous national and international forums and offers guidance and support. His endeavors involve promoting peace and a non-communal consciousness among young people. In recognition of his excellent achievements and contributions to youth-focused social care, Niaz Morshed Elite was selected as the "Icon of the Youth 2018" out of the 3148 people and organizations registered with the Department of Social Services. Mr. Elite has worked to raise awareness of issues relating to human rights, including settlement facilitation and recommendations to the government, while serving as the President of the Bangladesh Human Rights Commission (Chattogram North).

Mr. Elite also serves as the director and chairman of the Brothers Union Club Ltd.'s cricket committee in Dhaka and Chattogram. The founder and president of Chattogram Khulshi Club Limited, joint general secretary of Bangladesh Road Transport Owners Association, chief coordinator of Bangladesh Chess Federation, Chattogram, secretarygeneral of Chattogram Omar Ekushey Book Fair Celebration Council, former president of Chattogram Bangla New Year Council, convener of Chattogram Metropolitan Eid Celebration Council, and Chi Chi Khang of Chattogram are
just a few of the many community-building projects he is involved in.

He began his service to Junior Chamber International (JCI) as the Chattogram Cosmopolitan's founding president. President of the JCI Bangladesh National 2021–2023 is currently Mr. Elite. JCI is a nonprofit group for young people that encourages global cooperation, social and economic advancement.

Niaz Morshed Elite is the idol for all the leaders and also for all the new generation who wants to follow the ultimate path of success.