The elected directors of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have nominated SM Mannan Kochi as the president of the trade body for 2024-26 tenure.

The new board of directors also nominated a first vice-president and a senior vice-president and five other vice-presidents for the tenure, according to a statement from the BGMEA.

Five other vice-presidents are Arshad Jamal (Dipu), Md Nasir Uddin, Miran Ali, Abdullah Hil Rakib and Rakibul Alam Chowdhury.

The BGMEA election was held in Dhaka and Chattogram simultaneously on March 9 and Sammilito Parishad led by Kochi won all 35 posts of the directors.

The new board of directors is scheduled to assume the office on April 6.

Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque