Bangladesh apex apparel makers' body gets new board

Additionally, Syed Nazrul Islam, managing director of Well Designers Ltd, was elected as the first vice-president, while Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, managing director of Designtex Knitwear Ltd, assumed the position of senior vice-president, as declared by the BGMEA election board.

Moreover, several other individuals were elected as vice-presidents, including Arshad Jamal (Dipu), chairman of Tusuka Fashions Ltd; Md Nasir Uddin, managing director of Sadma Fashion Wear Ltd (Finance); Miran Ali, managing director of Misami Garments Ltd; Abdullah Hil Rakib, managing director of 4A Yarn Dyeing Limited; and Rakibul Alam Chowdhury, managing director of HKC Apparels Ltd.

The new office-bearers are set to assume their responsibilities following the expiration of the current board’s term on April 6.

The biennial election, held at the BGMEA complex in capital Dhaka on March 9, saw the participation of two panels: Sammilito Parishad and Forum even as this election marked an important event in the BGMEA’s governance, as it determines the leadership that will guide the garment industry in Bangladesh over the next two years.

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