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Sammilito Parishad has announced its panel of candidates for the upcoming elections of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). The 35-member panel, led by panel leader and Managing Director of Chaity Group, Md Abul Kalam, will contest the BGMEA In biennial election for the tenure of 2025–2027. The panel includes two former BGMEA presidents, Faruque Hassan and Khandoker Rafiqul Islam. The BGMEA Election Board has finalised the list of candidates. Earlier, 43 candidates from Sammilito Parishad had submitted 44 nomination papers. Following the usual tradition, the panel leader submitted two nomination papers, and on the last date for withdrawal, other candidates withdrew their nominations in line with group's decisions. Garment sector resumes regular production after Eid: BGMEA Among the candidates for the 26 director posts in the Dhaka region are former Senior Vice-President of BGMEA and Managing Director of Four A Yarn Dyeing Ltd., Abdullah Hil Rakib; former BGMEA Vice-President and Managing Director of Urmi Garments Ltd., Asif Ashraf; former BGMEA Vice-President and Managing Director of Poshmi Sweaters Ltd., Md Mashiul Azam; Managing Director of Sparrow Apparels Ltd., Mustajirul Shovon Islam; Director of Tusuka Apparels Ltd., Firoz Alam; Managing Director of Shin Shin Apparels Ltd., Mohammad Sohel Sadat; Syed Sadek Ahmed of Space Sweaters Ltd.; Managing Director of Maya’s Garments Ltd., Md Ashikur Rahman (Tuhin); Md Nurul Islam of B2B Excellence Ltd.; and Managing Director of Fortis Garments Ltd., Md Shahadat Hossain. Other candidates include Additional Managing Director of Denim Expert Ltd., Md Mohiuddin Rubel; Managing Director of Galpex Ltd., Md Rezaul Alam Miru; Managing Director of Torque Fashions Ltd., Mohammad Kamal Uddin; Managing Director of TMS Fashions Ltd., Saifuddin Siddiqui Sagar; Managing Director of Sayem Fashions Ltd. and BYLC President, Abrar Hossain Sayem; Managing Director of BG Collection Ltd., Tamanna Faruq Thima; Mirza Faiyaz Hossain of Apparels Village Ltd.; Managing Director of Denim Attires Ltd., Helal Uddin Ahmed; Lithi Muntaha Mohiuddin of Lithi Apparels Ltd.; Managing Director of Jovian Sweater Ltd., AKM Azimul Hai; and Manzurul Faisal Haque of Tech Max Ltd. Also contesting are Managing Director of Mimo Cotton Zone Textile Ltd., S M Moniruzzaman, and Managing Director of Pullman Knitwear Ltd., Md Rashedur Rahman. For the Chattogram region, the panel leader is Managing Director of Independent Apparels Ltd., S M Abu Tayeb. Other candidates from the region include Managing Director of HKC Apparels Ltd. and former BGMEA Vice-President, Rakibul Alam Chowdhury; Managing Director of Madina Garments Ltd., Mohammad Musa; Managing Director of RSB Industrial Ltd., Anjan Shekhar Das; Managing Director of BSA Apparels Ltd., Nafid Nabi; Managing Director of Pacific Jeans Ltd., Syed Mohammad Tanvir; Managing Director of RDM Apparels Ltd., Mostafa Sarowar Riyad; Managing Director of Top Star Fashion Ltd., Md Absar Hossain; and Gazi Md Shahid Ullah of Sonet Textile Industries Ltd. According to the election schedule, the final list of candidates will be published on 8 May 2025. The election will be held on 31 May 2025 simultaneously in both Dhaka and Chattogram regions. After finalising the group nominations, panel leader Md Abul Kalam said that, as always, they have included some of the industry’s most experienced leaders in their panel, along with several promising young entrepreneurs, with the aim of grooming future leadership. He added that they are committed to working tirelessly to build a well-structured, participatory, and stronger BGMEA. Sammilita Parishad's rival panel is the Forum.    

The candidates of Sammilito Parishad for the upcoming BGMEA elections were formally introduced at the first panel introduction meeting held on Thursday at Hotel Radisson Blu in Dhaka. The election to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2024-2026 term will be held on March 9 this year. 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. 13 exhibitors from Bangladesh participate in Texworld Apparel Sourcing in France The panel introduction programme 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 along with other industry leaders, spoke at the panel introduction program. Indonesian Ambassador and BGMEA President discuss bilateral trade opportunities In their speeches, the leaders highlighted the glorious history, contributions, achievements, and future prospects of the 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 also 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. Alongside,they expressed firm belief that Sammilito Parishad, if elected, would continue the legacy of success. Innovation policy unveiled to overcome global challenges for textile and apparel industry 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 the BGMEA members to vote to elect the full panel of the Sammilito Parishad in the upcoming BGMEA election.

The Sammilito Parishad accorded a grand reception to the garment entrepreneurs who have been elected the Members of Parliament during the 12th national elections, acknowledging their significant contributions to the country’s garment sector. The special event was hosted in the Grand Ballroom of Radisson Blu Water Garden in Dhaka on January 26. Sammilita Parishad starts election activities for BGMEA elections The Sammilito Parishad extended hearty congratulations to the elected MPs, recognizing their role in the growth and prosperity of the garment industry. The current state of the garment industry was discussed at the reception program, said a media release. Cooperation of the elected MPs was sought in building a sustainable garment industry in Bangladesh. BGMEA partners with Manabik Shahajya Sangstha to provide eye care services to garment workers The 18 entrepreneurs of the garment sector who have been elected Members of Parliament in the 12th National Elections of Bangladesh are -- Salman Fazlur Rahman MP, Vice Chairman, Beximco Group, Tipu Munshi MP, Managing Director of Sepal Group; A K M Salim Osman MP, Chairman, Wisdom Attires Ltd; Abdus Salam Murshedy MP, Managing Director, Envoy Group; Md Tazul Islam MP, Founder, Fabian Group; Nasrul Hamid MP, Managing Director, Hamid Group; Md. Shahriar Alam MP, Founder, Renaissance Group; Morshed Alam MP, Chairman, Bengal Group; AK Azad MP, Managing Director, Ha-Meem Group; Abdus Salam MP, Founder Chairman, Well Group; Anisul Islam Mahmud MP, Chairman, Shasha Denims; Chayan Islam MP, Chairman, Sparrow Group; Abdul Momin Mondol MP, Managing Director, Mondol Group; Fayzur Rahman (Badal) MP, Managing Director, Tusuka Group; Md. Khosru Chowdhury MP, Chairman, Nipa Group; Dewan Zahid Ahmed MP of Axis Knitwear Ltd; Md. Mojibor Rahman MP of Smart Group; and Md Abdul Wadud MP of A&A Fashion Sweaters Ltd. Tipu Munshi MP, President of Sammilito Parishad, chaired the event which attended by Md. Atiqul Islam, General Secretary of Sammilito Parishad and Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Md. Siddiqur Rahman, former President of BGMEA and also the Chief Election Coordinator of the Sammilito Parishad for the BGMEA Election 2024-2026. BGMEA, Helen Keller International to collaborate on providing eye health services to garment workers Former Presidents of BGMEA Redwan Ahmed, Mostafa Golam Quddus, Engineer Kutubuddin Ahmed, Quazi Moniruzzaman, S.M. Fazlul Hoque, Md. Shafiul islam Mohiuddin, BGMEA President Faruque Hassan, Senior Vice President of BGEMA and Panel Leader of Sammilito Parishad S. M. Mannan (Kochi) were also present at the event. A good number of RMG entrepreneurs also attended the event.