The Visionary Behind
the Opportunity
To unlock the trillion-dollar energy potential of Bangladesh's Bay of Bengal by forging strategic partnerships between American investors and the newly democratic government of Bangladesh — creating energy security, prosperity, and geopolitical advantage for both nations. Above all, we are committed to solving the energy crisis for the 170 million people of Bangladesh, giving them the platform to shine and letting the new energy we unleash become the wind beneath their wings.
When we serve the greater purpose of empowering the people who will ultimately pay for and flourish from this energy, the wealth follows naturally — for our partners, our investors, and the nation itself.
Energy is not just about powering machines — it is about powering dreams. When we light up a village, we light up a child's future. When we fuel an industry, we fuel a nation's ambition. Bangladesh's greatest resource is not beneath the Bay of Bengal — it is the 170 million people waiting to soar. Our job is to give them the wind beneath their wings.
Wahid Salam
Sponsor & Chief Curator
Mr. Wahid Salam
Chairman & Managing Director, J&J International Holdings Ltd.
Mr. Wahid Salam is one of Bangladesh's most accomplished energy sector leaders, with over three decades of direct experience in oil, gas, power, coal, and mineral exploration. As Chairman & Managing Director of J&J International Holdings Ltd., he has built a diversified conglomerate spanning energy, real estate, mining, and international trade.
Educated in Business Administration in the United States and born into one of Bangladesh's most prominent business families, Mr. Salam combines Western business acumen with deep local expertise. His unique position has made him the trusted partner of choice for some of the world's largest energy and mining corporations seeking to operate in Bangladesh.
Mr. Salam's track record includes serving as the local partner and representative for global giants including Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, Texaco, Unocal, Enron, Sembcorp, Rio Tinto, and Oldendorff Carriers. He played a pivotal role in the development of Bangladesh's energy infrastructure — from the 360 MW power plant at Haripur, Sylhet, to gas exploration contracts, coal mining joint ventures, HVDC power transmission projects, and coal transshipment operations.
His J&J Group holds the distinction of being a shareholder in Occidental Energy Venture Corporation in Bangladesh, which subsequently became part of Unocal Bangladesh Limited and later Chevron Bangladesh — demonstrating his deep integration into the highest levels of the global energy value chain.
Beyond energy, Mr. Salam serves as the Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia in Bangladesh — a diplomatic appointment that reflects his stature as a bridge between nations and his commitment to fostering international partnerships.
Trusted by the World's Largest Corporations
Over three decades, Mr. Salam and J&J International Holdings have served as the strategic local partner for these multinational giants in Bangladesh's energy and mining sectors.
Chevron
Occidental Petroleum
Texaco
Unocal
Tullow Oil
Enron
Sembcorp
Rio Tinto
Oldendorff Carriers
Bayan Resources
GHD AustraliaA Portfolio of Strategic Companies
J&J International Holdings Ltd.
Flagship Holding Company
The parent entity overseeing energy, real estate, mining, and international trade operations across Bangladesh and beyond.
Inter Energy Limited (IEL)
Energy & Power
Shareholder of Occidental Energy Venture Corporation and Unocal Bangladesh. Instrumental in setting up major power plants and gas exploration contracts.
Bengal Mining (Bangladesh) Ltd.
Coal & Mining
Formed a joint venture with Rio Tinto for coal exploration in northern Bangladesh. Applied for mining licenses currently under government review.
Carbon Mining Bangladesh Ltd.
Mineral Exploration
Holds government license for mineral sands exploration across 3,987 hectares in northern Bangladesh. Discovered economically viable deposits of Zircon, Ilmenite, and Granite.
Honorary Consul General of the
Republic of Slovenia in Bangladesh
Mr. Salam's appointment as Honorary Consul General reflects his standing as a trusted international figure capable of bridging nations, cultures, and business communities.
Consulate Inauguration
Official unveiling of the Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Trade & Commerce
Connecting Slovenia to the garments sector of Bangladesh — fostering bilateral trade
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