Arefeen Raafi Ahmed, managing director of Pulse Tech Ltd and executive director of Techno Drugs Ltd has been elected as the 2025 deputy national president of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh.
The announcement was made at the 2024 National General Assembly, held on Friday, 6th December, at Le Meridien Hotel, Dhaka.
The event also saw the formation of the 2025 National Board for JCI Bangladesh, which includes a group of young, dynamic JCI leaders in different elected and selected positions. Under this leadershi,p JCI Bangladesh will uphold its mission to empower young leaders and createa sustainable impact.
The election was presided over by the 2024 Immediate Past National President (IPNP), Md Ziaul Haque Bhuiyan, serving as the election commissioner.
Joining him, Ambassador Mosud Mannan NDC, founding president of JCI Bangladesh and Shakawat Hossain Mamun, 2016 national president of JCI Bangladesh and the chairperson of JCI Bangladesh Trust, as the election committee.
As the incoming Deputy National President, Arefeen Raafi Ahmed emphasized his commitment to building on JCI Bangladesh’s achievements and steering the organization toward new opportunities. He said: "It was a pleasure to serve JCI Bangladesh under the leadership of our Past National President, Niaz Morshed Elite, IPNP Md. Ziaul Haque Bhuiyan, and 2024 National President Imran Kadir.
“Learning how to lead from these esteemed leaders has been a life-changing journey. We will enhance our platform, empower the next generation of leaders, and create long-lasting social impacts. Working alongside our members and leadership team, our goal is to position JCI Bangladesh as a global leader in excellence."
In 2024, JCI Bangladesh achieved super efficiency on the global JCI platform, setting a high standard for organizational excellence. The 2025 National Board aims to build on this success with a forward-thinking strategy and impactful initiatives designed to uplift communities and create opportunities for young people across the country.
JCI is a global, non-political organization dedicated to developing young leaders and creating positive change. With a presence in 120 countries and over 200,000 members, JCI empowers individuals aged 18-40 to make meaningful contributions to their communities. In Bangladesh, JCI operates through 45 Local Organizations that are committed to fostering leadership, innovation, and social impact.
