89pc turnout at BGMEA election

The vote counting is underway after 89 per cent of the electorate cast their votes in the election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the term of 2024-26.

Earlier, the polling took place at the BGMEA Building in Uttara peacefully from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, reports UNB.

After ending the polling, Election Management Board's Chairman Jahangir Alamin told reporters that 89 percent of votes were cast in this year's election, which was held in a free and fair environment.

There were no major complaints.

Around 2226 out of a total of 2496 voters voted in this election, which is more than 89 percent.

Among them, 1839 people or above 90 percent (90.50 percent) voted out of 2032 voters in Dhaka. In Chattogram, out of 464 voters, 387 voted, which is about 83.40 percent.

In this election, 70 candidates are fighting against 35 director posts in Dhaka and Chattagram. Two panels, the Forum and the Combined Council (Sammilito Parishad), are contesting the election of the BGMEA Board of Directors.

SM Mannan Kochi, Seha Designs chairman, led the Sammilito Parishad, who is the current senior vice-president of BGMEA.

Another panel forum is led by Faisal Samad, director of Surma Garments. He is also the current director of the committee; besides he has once served as vice-president.