The Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA) has appointed a new leadership team for 2025, aiming to drive strategic growth in the country’s shrimp and frozen seafood export sector. The announcement was made during the 40th Annual General Meeting and the 20th BFFEA Election, held recently at the association’s Dhaka headquarter.
Mohammad Shahjahan Chowdhury, Managing Director of Riverain Fish and Food Processing Industries Ltd, has been elected as the new BFFEA president. A seasoned figure in the Bangladesh seafood industry, he is expected to lead initiatives to enhance export capacity and tackle sectoral challenges.
Joining him are Md Tariqul Islam Zaheer, Managing Director of Achia Sea Foods Ltd, as Senior Vice-President, and two regional vice-presidents: Sk Kamrul Alam of Rupali Sea Foods Ltd (Khulna region) and Dodul Kumar Datta of Pacific Sea Foods Ltd (Chattogram region)—representing Bangladesh’s two key seafood processing zones.
The BFFEA new committee for 2025 also includes number of directors:
- Md Masudur Rahman (Sea Fresh Ltd)
- MA Hassan Panna (Fahim Seafood Processing & Farming Ltd)
- Md Jalal Uddin (Crimson Rosella Seafood Ltd)
- Adhir Ranjan Das (Anraj Fish Products Industries Ltd)
- Mohammad Abu Shahriar (BD Seafood Ltd)
- Syed Badruzzaman (Salam Sea Foods Ltd)
- SM Akhtaruzzaman (Glacies Food Ltd)
- AKM Fazlul Haque (Trust Seafood Industries Ltd)
- Md Sofiulla Khan (Rupsha Fish & Allied Industries Ltd)
- Md Shohel S Hussain (Aqua Fisheries Ltd)
- Arman Hasan (Ark Sea Foods Ltd)
With only 25% of shrimp processing plants currently active in Khulna and Chattogram, due to raw material shortages and financial constraints, the seafood export sector in Bangladesh is at a turning point. The new BFFEA leadership is expected to promote innovation, ensure sustainable sourcing, and strengthen Bangladesh’s position in the global frozen seafood trade.
The BFFEA, which includes over 200 member companies, plays a pivotal role in advocating for exporters, improving market access, and shaping regulatory frameworks for the Bangladesh shrimp exporters community.
With this transition, stakeholders hope the new BFFEA committee 2025 will help unlock opportunities, expand Bangladesh’s export markets, and revitalize the country’s role as a leading player in the international seafood industry.
