Shakhawat successfully assumes presidency, Naser assumes role of general secretary within Marine Surveyors Association
Marine Surveyors Association of Bangladesh Announces New Executive Committee
The Marine Surveyors Association of Bangladesh (MSAB) has announced its new executive committee for the term 2025-2027. The announcement was made at the annual general meeting held on August 9, 2025, at the Karnaphuli Hall of Hotel Agrabad in Chattogram.
The new committee, comprising nine members, is anticipated to have a positive impact on the marine surveying profession and the country's economy. Captain Sakhawat Komol was elected as the president, with Captain Manucheher Mohammad Iqbal serving as the vice president. Captain Abu Naser Mohammad Abdullah Majumder was elected as the general secretary, while Engineer Manjur Ahmed was appointed as the finance secretary.
The new members of the executive council include Captain Anis Ahmed Khan, Captain Naimul Haque, and Captain Abdul Baten. Engineer Mohammad Khalequzzaman was elected as the assistant general secretary, and Engineer Mohammad Abu Tarek was elected as the assistant finance secretary.
The speakers at the meeting emphasized the vital role of the MSAB in the country's import-export trade and shipping sector. They highlighted the association's significant contribution to the national economy by generating foreign exchange earnings each year through marine survey and consultancy services.
The new executive committee aims to ensure greater commercial transparency in the marine surveying sector. They also plan to strengthen Bangladesh's representation in the global marine surveying arena. Captain Syed Amir Ahmed (Vice President, Dhaka region) and Captain SK Tosaddek Hossain (Vice President, Khulna region) will serve as ex-officio members of the council.
As an affiliate of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the MSAB plays a significant role in the country's import-export trade and shipping sector. The new committee's work is expected to further enhance the standards of the marine surveying profession.
The election results were announced in a press release following the annual general meeting. The new executive committee's work is eagerly awaited, with hopes that it will bring about positive changes and continued growth in the marine surveying sector.
[1] The specific name of the Vice President for the Dhaka region was not mentioned in the available information.
- The Marine Surveyors Association of Bangladesh (MSAB), significant in the country's import-export trade and shipping sector, aims to ensure greater commercial transparency in the finance and transportation sectors, particularly in the marine surveying profession.
- Captain Syed Amir Ahmed, Vice President of the Dhaka region, and Captain SK Tosaddek Hossain, Vice President of the Khulna region, will serve as ex-officio members, helping to boost Bangladesh's standing in the global finance and transportation industries through the MSAB.
