JCI Dhaka Founders organized its General Assembly on November 29, 2025 at the BRAC Centre INN, Dhaka. The exciting news is that Afshana Rahman, an inspiring leader in the tech industry and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Startise and Co-Founder of xCloud, has been elected President for the tenure of 2026.
About JCI Dhaka Founders And General Assembly 2025
JCI Dhaka Founders is a dynamic community that connects young, active founders to the global JCI network, enabling them to implement innovative ideas that can positively impact society. As a young entrepreneur community with an excellent reputation, it helps members grow personally and professionally. Members get the benefit from community development, skill development, wide networking opportunities and much more.

To continue its mission, the JCI Dhaka Local President was elected during the General Assembly, where members came together to elect the new leadership. Afshana Rahman has now taken the baton to lead for the year 2026.
Afshana Rahman: Empowering People and Building Communities with Impactful Changes
With the vision of empowering training programmes, social events and member engagement activities, JCI Dhaka Founders is to focus on making a remarkable year in 2026. Afshana Rahman got elected and took the oath as the first female president to lead this vision.
Afshana Rahman has long been at the heart of Startise’s culture, not just as a leader but as a mentor and a source of inspiration. Her leadership style goes far beyond her professional role; she excels at bringing teams together, nurturing talent and motivating those around her to think bigger, embrace challenges and grow with purpose. Her ability to balance strategic vision with empathy has made her an invaluable asset to both her team and the wider community.

Her new role in JCI Dhaka founders is a natural extension of her vision. JCI is known for inspiring young leaders and promoting community together. This perfectly aligns with Afshana Rahman’s dedication to collaboration, structure and people-centric leadership. Here is what she has to say about her new role.
“Community shapes leaders and leaders shape communities. Being elected President of JCI Dhaka Founders is a responsibility I carry with gratitude. We already have a strong foundation and a culture that feels like home. My vision for 2026 is to strengthen our growth, expand our global presence and create opportunities that help every member.”
Here’s the list of the full committee of JCI Dhaka Founders 2026
- Local President – Afshana Rahman
- Immediate Past Local President – S M Mehedi Hasan
- Local Vice President – Rifatul Haque
- Local Vice President – Saiful Rahman
- Local Vice President – Md Nafiul Hasan
- Local Strategic Planning Commissioner – Nahray Jannat
- Local Secretary General – Amjad Shuvo
- Local Treasurer – Masud Parvez Raju
- Local General Legal Counsel – FHM Waresur Rahman
- Local Training Commissioner – Md. Shirajul Islam
- Local Director – Habibur Rahman
- Local Director – Md Rashedul Alam Mazumder
- Local Director – Naim Ahsan
- Local Director – Fazle Rabbi
- Local Committee Chair – Azizul Hakim Prodhan
- Local Committee Chair – MD Atiqur Rahman
Leading with Purpose And Inspiring Growth
For the last 3 years, Afshana Rahman has been actively involved in the growth of JCI and with her amazing leadership in Startise and xCloud, she has become an inspiration and a sign of women’s empowerment. With her vision, dedication and leadership, both Startise and the JCI Dhaka founders community are set to reach new heights. We eagerly look forward to witnessing the incredible achievements and positive transformations ahead.




















