AmCham announces new executive committee for 2026-2028

The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) on Sunday (14 July, 2026) announced its newly-elected Executive Committee for the 2026-2028 term at a ceremony held at the Grand Ballroom of Sheraton Dhaka, Banani marking a renewed commitment to strengthening US-Bangladesh business relations.

Under the new leadership, Syed Mohammad Kamal, vice-president of Mastercard Bangladesh, has been elected President while Ala Uddin Ahmad, chief executive officer (CEO) of MetLife Bangladesh, assumes the role of Vice-President.

Reza Ur Rahman Mahmud, managing director (MD) of Philip Morris International Bangladesh, has been elected Treasurer.

The newly-formed Executive Committee includes Al-Mamun M. Rashel, MD of NATco Bangladesh Ltd.; Habib Bhuiyan, country manager of Excelerate Energy Bangladesh; Sazzad Hossain, general manager of Avery Dennison Bangladesh and Sri Lanka; and Ataur Rahim Chowdhury, CEO and Co-founder of ShopUp Bangladesh.

The leadership team brings extensive experience across financial services, energy, logistics, manufacturing, and digital commerce.

In their collective pledge, the committee committed to advancing trade and investment, deepening US-Bangladesh economic ties, expanding membership engagement, strengthening policy advocacy and positioning Bangladesh as a preferred investment destination.

Outgoing President Syed Ershad Ahmed highlighted the institutional progress achieved during his tenure, while the newly-elected leadership expressed appreciation for his contributions along with other outgoing committee members.

The event was attended by senior government officials, representatives of the US Embassy and other diplomatic missions, chamber leaders, corporate executives, policy experts, and development partners.

Brent T. Christensen, ambassador of the United States to Bangladesh, conveyed his confidence in the new leadership and reaffirmed continued support for strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.

The ceremony concluded with a cultural performance featuring American and Bangladeshi music, symbolizing longstanding friendship and people-to-people ties between the two countries.