DHAKA, Feb 8, 2024 (BSS) - The election to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2024-2026 term will be held on March 9, 2024. 

The candidates of Sammilito Parishad for the upcoming BGMEA elections were formally introduced at the first panel introduction meeting held today at a city hotel.

 Sammilito Parishad is participating in the BGMEA election with the slogan 'Sammilito Parishad for Building Sustainable Garment Industry'. 

Owners of garment industries from Dhaka and Chattogram regions were present at the event, said a press release.

The panel introduction program was presided over by Tipu Munshi, MP, former Commerce Minister, and President of Sammilito Parishad. 

At the event, Md. Atiqul Islam, General Secretary of Sammilito Parishad, and Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), introduced the panel members of Sammilito Parishad, including the Panel Leader and Senior Vice President of BGMEA, S. M. Mannan Kochi, who is also the Chairman of Seha Design (BD) Ltd. 

Tipu Munshi, MP, former Commerce Minister, and President of Sammilito Parishad, along with Md. Atiqul Islam, General Secretary of Sammilito Parishad and Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Md. Siddiqur Rahman, former President of BGMEA, Chief Election Coordinator of Sammilito Parishad for the BGMEA Election 2024-2026, and Industries and Trade Affairs Secretary of the Awami League, and former Presidents of BGMEA Abdus Salam Murshedy, MP, and S.M. Fazlul Hoque and other industry leaders spoke on the occasion. 

The leaders highlighted the glorious history, contributions, achievements, and future prospects of Sammilito Parishad. 

They mentioned the significant contributions of S. M. Mannan (Kochi) to the development of the ready-made garment industry while mentioning his leadership qualities. 

The leaders also highlighted the important roles played by other candidates of the Sammilito Parishad panel in the development of the RMG industry. 

They mentioned that crucial government policy decisions for the RMG industry's development were made during the tenures of BGMEA Boards led by Sammilito Parishad. 

During these tenures, the Presidents along with former Presidents successfully dealt with the challenges of the industry through engagement with the highest level of the government. 

They expressed firm belief that Sammilito Parishad, if elected, would continue the legacy of success. 

S. M. Mannan (Kochi) said, "We have formed a panel comprising experienced and young leaders with the aim of ensuring sustainable development of the garment industry. If we win the election, we will all work together." 

At the event, the leaders urged BGMEA members to vote to elect the full panel of Sammilito Parishad in the upcoming BGMEA election.