Abdur Rashid, country managing director of SGS Bangladesh Limited, has been re-elected as the president of the Switzerland-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SBCCI).

The election was held at Sheraton Dhaka in the capital's Banani recently during the 13th annual general meeting (AGM) of the chamber, according to a press release.

Reto Renggli, the Swiss ambassador to Bangladesh, addressed the gathering as the chief guest and conveyed his best wishes to SBCCI, sharing insights into Bangladesh's economic potential and business opportunities.

The ambassador reaffirmed the Swiss Embassy's willingness to collaborate with SBCCI on impactful initiatives, highlighting the strength and resilience of the Bangladeshi people in navigating recent transformations.

In his opening remarks, SBCCI president Rashid reflected on the prevailing political and economic landscape of Bangladesh, emphasising the need for collective efforts in rebuilding the nation following a period of significant political transition.

He reiterated SBCCI's unwavering commitment to fostering bilateral trade between Switzerland and Bangladesh.

Saiful Islam, chairman and MD of Daffodil Trading House Limited, was elected as the senior vice-president of the chamber, along with Tarun Patwary (vice-president), Saad Omar Fahim (secretary general), and Iqbal Chowdhury (treasurer).

Mohammad Abul Hasnat, Vidiya Amrit Khan, Debabrata Roy Chowdhury, Julian A Weber, Hedayet Ullah, Mark Heeb, Sontosh Chandra Nath, Md Kabir Anwar, and Harun-Ur Rashid were included in the executive committee.

Alberto Giovanetti, head of political, economic, and cultural affairs at the Swiss Embassy; Khaled Chowdhury, senior political, economic and communication officer; and Mohammad Mohi Uddin Bhuiyan, SBCCI coordinator, also attended the event.