2025
A Year of Impact
The JCI Dhaka Founders Impact Report 2025 highlights the year’s milestones and achievements, featuring 10+ high-stakes projects — from the Green Future Project to the Founder’s Sales Playbook — advancing key UN Sustainable Development Goals through entrepreneurship, leadership, and local community action. This framework shapes a generation of accountable change makers dedicated to creating a more sustainable and economically resilient world.
INTRODUCTION TO JCI DHAKA FOUNDERS
2023
Established
80+
Active Members
12+
Total Projects
30+
Trainings Conducted
10+
International Retreats
10+
Awards & Recognitions
Welcoming our Local President 2026
JCI Dhaka Founders continues its journey of positive change with the announcement of Afshana Rahman as Local President for 2026. Ms. Afshana serves as Co-founder of xCloud and CMO of Startise Group, brings a wealth of experience in scaling businesses and international engagement to her new role, promising to elevate the chapter’s global presence and drive meaningful impact through strategic leadership.
Afshana Rahman
Local President
2026 | JCI Dhaka Founders
JCI Dhaka Founders: An Initiative by M Asif Rahman
In 2023, M Asif Raham established this prestigious local chapter to unite founders, fostering a positive, growth-minded community focused on societal impact and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Four Paths to Global Leadership
We create structured opportunities for members to grow locally and lead globally.
Innovation & Leadership
Founded by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. From leadership bootcamps and speaker sessions to the Founders’ Sales Playbook, every JCI DF program is built to turn founder ambition into real-world action.
International Collaboration
From Nepal to Malaysia, our members have built lasting cross-border connections — advancing JCI’s global mission through international retreats, joint General Members Meetings, and networks that open real doors.
Individual Development
Every program here is designed to develop the leader within. JCI-structured training, professional workshops, and peer-driven learning help members grow with purpose — and lead with confidence.
Community Impact
Since 2023, we’ve educated students on sustainability across multiple schools, planted 500+ trees in regions across Bangladesh, and earned the Best JCI RISE Project award — proof that impact is built into who we are, not just what we do.
JCI Events Connect & Grow
Stay engaged with leadership trainings, networking sessions and community activities.
Our Impact
Real projects. Real change. Built by founders, for everyone.
Starting Year: 2024
Status: Ongoing
Hugs of Hope
Hugs of Hope provides winter relief to vulnerable communities across Bangladesh, supporting 1,600+ individuals in 4+ districts, with over BDT 214,500 raised since 2024.
Starting Year: 2024
Status: Completed
Iftar for All
JCI Dhaka Founders joined a nationwide iftar campaign, distributing 1008 packs in 20 minutes with 22+ members.
Starting Year: 2024
Status: Completed
Eid Happiness
A special Eid initiative distributing gifts to 70 families in Dinajpur and 31 in Nilphamari, focusing on underprivileged and remote communities.
Past Presidents of JCI Dhaka Founders
Leaders who turned purpose into action and built our journey
M Asif Rahman
Founding Local President
2023
Nahid Hasan
Past Local President
2024
S M Mehedi Hasan
Immediate Past Local President
2025
Leadership Insights
Every founder possesses a unique narrative and each begins with the decision to take ownership of change.
“JCI Dhaka Founders feels like brotherhood—great people, meaningful conversations, and constant growth. Every meetup leaves you inspired, energized, and wanting more.”
Rifatul Haque
Local Vice President
“Some journeys are planned, some just happen. JCIDF was the second for me. What started as support for founding board turned in responsibility you carry forward.”
Afshana Rahman
Local President
“For me, JCIDF is more than a network- it has shaped my personal branding, expanded my thinking, and introduced me to amazing founders who inspire me”
Md Jabed Ali
General Member
“JCI Dhaka Founders transformed my leadership, gave me mentors, lifelong friendships, and a strong community that opened doors to meaningful global connections and personal growth.”
S M Mehedi Hasan
Past Local President
“JCIDF has inspired me to think bigger and aim higher. Being surrounded by experienced, supportive members has made this a truly life-changing journey.”
Samiul Arafat Imon
General Member
“From Tunisia to Maldives, from GMMs to volunteer work, JCIDF has given me experiences, people, and lessons I will always be grateful for.”
Jaya Mrittiqua Suzana
General Member
“JCIDF put me around founders who think in years, not weeks. My business didn’t change overnight — my mindset did, and the business followed.”
Nafiul Hasan
Local Vice President
“I joined for connections, but found purpose. What began locally opened a global path. JCI Dhaka Founders reshaped my vision, leadership, and drive to give back to society”
Fazle Rabbi
Local Director
“JCIDF helped me become a better, contributing community member, build meaningful networks, and grow into a more confident person.”
Saidur Mamun Khan
Senator
“Joining JCIDF was one of the best decisions for my growth. It connected me with inspiring people who motivate me to learn, grow, and serve.”
Tamim Asif Chowdhury
General Member
Awards & Recognition
Recognizing excellence in leadership, community impact and organizational growth.
Most Outstanding Local Organization in APAC
At 2026 JCI ASPAC Niigata, Japan
Star Local President 2025
Awarded at JCI World Congress 2025
Most Outstanding Local Event
GMM in Malaysia, JCI Dhaka Founders
Most Outstanding Local Board of Director
Afshana Rahman, JCI Dhaka Founders
Most Outstanding Mentor
Md Nahid Hasan Kaysar, National Vice President
Life Time Achievement Award
M Asif Rahman, JCI Dhaka Founders
Most Contributed IPLP
Md Nahid Hasan Kaysar, JCI Dhaka Founders
100% Efficiency Points
JCI Dhaka Founders
Our Partners
We collaborate with organizations that share our vision for leadership and community development.
Moments of Impact
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