JCI Bangladesh to recognise ten outstanding young persons

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh has announced a plan to recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions of ten young persons in the country.

The voluntary organisation made the announcement through a press conference held at the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka on Sunday.

The JCI Bangladesh will recognise the achievements in various categories -- from business accomplishments and humanitarian efforts to outstanding leadership, medical and cultural achievements, said JCI Bangladesh President Irfan Islam.

According to a press release, the organisation has started receiving nominations and shortlisting process for Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Bangladesh (TOYP Bangladesh).

The TOYP Bangladesh recognises young people who excel in their chosen fields and exemplify the best attributes of the country’s young people.

Through the event, the JCI Bangladesh is contributing to the country by preparing better leaders, who will create better societies in future thus contributing to the youth development of Bangladesh, the press release said.

The Ten Outstanding Young Persons 2019 of Bangladesh will be held on September 18 at Hotel Radisson Dhaka from 6:00 PM onwards.

Speaker of the Parliament Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury will ornate the program TOYP 2019 as ghief guest and handover the awards.

JCI is a worldwide community of young citizens aged 18-40, who are dedicated to creating the positive change they wish to see in themselves and the world. The community has nearly 200,000 active members in 115 countries.

JCI National President Irfan Islam, National Treasurer and TOYP Committee Chair Sakib Ahmed, National Vice President and Co- Chair TOYP committee Salehin F. Nahiyan, JCI immediate Past National President Fayaz Atiqul Islam, National Executive Vice President Sarah Kamal and other national governing board members along with JCI Bangladesh local presidents were present at the press conference.