Bangladesh joins global WiLAT family

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Bangladesh launched its women’s forum titled ‘Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT)’.

The women’s forum was launched virtually via zoom platform on August 21, 2020, according to a press release.

Keith Newton, the CILT International secretary general, inaugurated the forum which was presided over by Gayani De Alwis, WiLAT Global chairperson.

Bangladesh joined as the 22^nd Chapter of WiLAT Global family with over 3,000 members in the global network which is expanding rapidly, the release said.

Mimnun Sultana, assistant professor of United International University, was elected as the first chairperson of WiLAT Bangladesh. Syeda Tahmina Hossain, head of Supply Chain at Shabab Fabrics Ltd. and Halima Begum, assistant professor at BSMRMU, were elected as vice chairpersons. Israt Jahan Rimi, manager, admin & training, expeditors Bangladesh was elected as secretary and Razia Sultana, director of Interport Group, was elected as treasurer.