Faruque Hassan new BGMEA president
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Giant Group Managing Director Faruque Hassan has been elected as the new president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
Sammilito Parishad, led by Faruque Hassan, won the BGMEA election 2021-2023 bagging votes of 24 out of 35 directors last night.
Around 86 percent - 1,996 members of the BGMEA cast votes in the polls. Faruque secured the highest 1,204 votes.
Besides, ABM Shamsuddin-led Forum panel won 11 posts in the election. BGMEA's current president Rubana Huq got the second highest votes.
BGMEA election board, led by Syed Farhat Anwar, announced the results on Sunday night after day-long voting.