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He also advised the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, contributing to the methodological foundations of the country’s national economic data.

Cookson served as AmCham president from 1996 to 2001, during which he worked to consolidate the chamber’s institutional footing and deepen trade and investment ties between the US and Bangladesh.

He had been associated with AmCham since its founding and remained active in its activities until recently, contributing regularly to the AmCham Journal and writing on financial sector and investment climate issues in national newspapers and publications.

“AmCham Bangladesh is deeply grateful for his outstanding contribution and will remember him with the utmost respect,” the chamber said, extending condolences to his family, friends, and well-wishers.