Aiming to create entrepreneurs Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry inaugurates Youth Wing
Mangaluru: The Youth Wing of Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) was formally launched at a ceremony held at the Ocean Pearl Hotel in Mangaluru on January 6, 2026. The event brought together business leaders, professionals, and members of the Beary community to discuss entrepreneurship, community growth, and the role of trade in shaping the future.
The programme began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Badruddin Panambur. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Secretary of the chamber, welcomed the gathering and also served as the Master of Ceremony for the event.
The keynote address was delivered by General Secretary of BCCI Mohammed Imthiyaz, who explained the reasons and objectives behind the formation of the Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He spoke at length about the shortcomings faced by the Beary community as a business community when compared to other established business communities in India. He said these gaps could be addressed through focused efforts, especially by encouraging the younger generation to think beyond traditional limitations and actively enter the world of business and entrepreneurship. He urged the youth to work towards making the Beary community a leading force among business communities in the country.
Guest speaker Yezdani Feroze, in his address, said the Beary community has the potential to lead Muslims in India through trade and business. He stated that the world does not reward hard work alone, but rewards people who think, adding that entrepreneurs are essentially professional thinkers. He stressed that the Muslim ummah cannot afford to produce more job seekers and must instead focus on creating job providers and history makers.
Highlighting the importance of ideas, he said every object around us, from mobile phones and laptops to simple chairs, was once an idea in someone’s mind. He noted that every revolution and invention began as an idea that someone refused to let go. He called for the creation of idea forums to support young entrepreneurs and help them develop and work on their ideas.
During the programme, M A Gafoor, newly appointed Chairman of the Coastal Development Authority, was felicitated. Shahid Thekkil, Chairman of the Karnataka Minimum Wage Board Commission, was also honoured on the occasion.
In his address, M A Gafoor thanked the organisers for the felicitation and for recognising his achievement. He affirmed his commitment to the development of coastal Karnataka and said he would focus on promoting tourism in the region. Shahid Thekkil also spoke at the event and expressed hope that the Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry would play a key role in creating more entrepreneurs from the community.
The presidential address was delivered by S M Rashid Haji, who thanked all the guests and participants for attending the launch programme. He officially announced the inauguration of the Youth Wing of the Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Four coordinators were appointed for the Youth Wing: Zeeshan Ramlan, CEO of Talentzy, Asshar Razaq, Ayaan Haris, and Muhammed Shahbaz.
Explaining the purpose behind launching the Youth Wing, he said the initiative was not just about opening a new wing or holding monthly meetings, but about creating entrepreneurs and contributing to long-term community building.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by BCCI Treasurer Mansoor Ahmed.
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Ramadan fasting to kickoff from Thursday in Karnataka
Bengaluru: The Holy month of Ramadan will start from Thursday, February 19, announced convener of the State Moon Sighting Committee Maulana Maqsood Imran Rashadi on Wednesday.
Speaking at a press conference after the Moon Sighting Committee meeting held at the State Waqf Board office on Cunningham Road in the city on Wednesday evening, he said that there is no information about moon sighting anywhere in the capital Bengaluru, including other districts.
“However, after receiving reports of moon sightings in neighbouring states including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Delhi, it has been decided to start fasting from Thursday,” he said.
The meeting was attended by Maulana Mufti Iftikhar Ahmed Qasmi, Maulana Ejaz Ahmed Nadvi and other members of the ulema.
