The International Housekeeping Week 2023 joyously celebrated by the Bangladesh Housekeepers’ Association (BHA) on September 16th, 2023 at Hotel Sarina Dhaka. The event commenced with an inaugural ceremony led by Md. Al Amin the Chief Advisor of BHA & Hotel Manager of Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel. The occasion was graced by esteemed guests including Mr. Aswani Nayan General Manager of InterContinental Dhaka, Mr. Anisur Rahman General Manager of Six Season Hotel, Mr. Krishan Kodippli General Manager of Hotel Sarina, Mr. Khurshed Alam General Manager of Grace 21 Smart Hotel and Mr. Kabir Uddin Zonal Manager of Diversey, Bangladesh.
The event showcased a unique celebration, featuring engaging Housekeeping Activities Competitions such as the Bed Making Competition, Towel Art Competition, and the Super 10 Housekeeping Supervisor challenge. Winners of these competitions were honored with medals and certificates by the Bangladesh Housekeepers’ Association (BHA). Participants in these activities also received certificates of recognition.
In the Super 10 Housekeeping Supervisor Championship, Al Amin from Lakeshore Grand Dhaka emerged as the winner. The first runner-up was Md. Moniruzzaman from Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan, an IHG Hotel, and the second runner-up was Mahmmud Ullah Khan from Best Western Plus Maple Leaf.
In the Bed Making Competition, Mostofa Nader Sani from Lakeshore Heights claimed the championship title. The first runner-up was Md. Sabuj Mizi from Marino Royal Hotel, and the second runner-up was Md. Rakib Hasan from Lakeshore Grand.
As for the Towel Art Competition, Aysha Khatun from Hotel Sarina Dhaka secured the championship. The first runner-up was Kyamongnu Marma from Hotel Bengal Canary Park, and the second runner-up was Abdur Rahman Rony from Lakeshore Grand.
In addition to the competitions, the BHA unveiled the 3rd edition of their magazine, “Bangladesh Housekeepers Today,” during the ceremony.
The event was skillfully coordinated by Mohammed Mainuddin Miah, who holds the role of Executive Director at the Bangladesh Housekeepers’ Association and also serves as the Executive Housekeeper at InterContinental Dhaka. Alongside him was Mohammad Masum Billah, another Executive Director at the Bangladesh Housekeepers’ Association and currently he holds the position of AGM – Housekeeping, Admin & Operation at United Hospital Ltd.
The event was expertly organized under the leadership of Mohammad Parvej Miah, who serves as the President of the Bangladesh Housekeepers’ Association. Assisting him were Khan Ali Azam, Secretary of BHA and Alamgir Hossen, the Senior Vice-President of the association. Their combined efforts ensured the seamless execution of the event with valuable support from other dedicated members of the association.
The event drew a distinguished crowd, including Executive Housekeepers and associates from top-rated hotels across the country.
