The New Nation - Internet Edition

BUSINESS REPORT

A total of 53 candidates--26 from association group and 27 from chamber group--will vie for directorship of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) after four candidates withdrew their nominations from the election race on Friday.

Following the withdrawal, the Election Board of the FBCCI on Friday published the final list of candidates for the biennial election scheduled to be held on March 17.

The each two candidates from the association group and chamber group who withdrew their nominations are MA Motaleb of Bangladesh Auto Biscuits & Bread Manufacturers Association, MA Momen of Bangladesh Ink Manufacturers Association, Ahmed Jamal of Faridpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Chowdhury Afroza Jahan of Kurigram Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

According to the FBCCI constitution, 24 directors--12 from chamber group and 12 association group--are elected through direct voting. The elected and nominated 38 directors enjoy voting rights and also become eligible for the posts of president and vice-presidents of the apex trade body.