JCI Dhaka Uptown, a chapter of Junior Chamber International- JCI Bangladesh holds the first general meeting of 2018 at Banani club on February 24.
The board of the organization unanimously passed a plan of action for the year, which includes launching their flagship project this year ‘Bridge to Success’ and continuation of their on-going projects. Said a press release of the organization.
JCI a non-profit international non-governmental organization of young people between 18 and 40 years old, which has been helping the young community of Bangladesh to become better active citizens and provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.
The chapter’s president, Abrar Hossain Sayem said, every day we must strive for the betterment of our community which would lead to a better future for the World. It’s a joint effort gathering 116 countries globally and our main project this year Bridge to Success (B2S) would recognize the best of minds and intellects from around the country who are not getting the deserved recognition. We will hold the mission of recognizing and connecting those talents with opportunities and recognition through this sustainable project and a big event annually.
Secretary General of JCI Dhaka Uptown Khandakar Galib Bin Sattar also said, everyone deserves an opportunity, Bridge to Success will not only create a pathway to success but will also create a platform which recruits investors, talented students and young entrepreneurs to meet.
26 members and 7 board members were present in the meeting. MOU was signed with Silva Bangladesh for the benefit of the JCI members and a customized mind science course was promised to be structured and be given for the JCI members which will look into the ways of handling professional life stress and increasing productivity.
Ongoing project of JCI Dhaka Uptown was also discussed which works on many social issues, amongst which one is to provide and teach internet usage to kids in the schools of village in JCI Village, Parmeshardi, through which they can stay connected with the cities opportunities and also can get useful information for their developments.
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