The New Nation - Internet Edition

BUSINESS REPORT

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) executive committee's elections for 2008-09 will be held on April 12.

Sources at the BKMEA told The New Nation yesterday that a total of 27 directors will be elected to the executive committee. BKMEA will then seek nomination papers for election to the posts of president and four vice presidents.

"We have received 84 nomination papers for 27 director posts until Thursday, the last date for submission of candidature," said an official of the secretariat of the BKMEA.

The official said the last date for withdrawal of candidature has been set for March 12.

BKMEA, formed in 1996, has now over 1322 members and emerged as a body of the country's top exporters. The thriving knitwear industry is entirely supporting the spinning, fabric, and dyeing industry of the country. A good number of printing factories remains dependent on knit sector as well.

Of the total members, 793 including 499 from Narayangonj and 294 from Dhaka and Chittagong region will cast their vote for electing 27 directors.