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Country (LDC) category, and focusing on formulating clear exit policies.

He also announced plans to introduce a digital platform, allowing BGMEA members to apply for various services and lodge complaints regarding the association’s operations.

His board further pledged to reduce the cost of BGMEA’s services by 25 percent starting from July 1. Babu reaffirmed his commitment to restoring and enhancing the reputation of the country’s garment industry.

The BGMEA election was held to fill 35 director posts -- 26 in the Dhaka region and nine in Chattogram.

The Forum panel, led by Mahmud Hasan Khan, secured 31 of the director positions, while the Sammilito Parishad panel won four. Of Forum’s victories, 25 were in Dhaka and six in Chattogram. Sammilito Parishad secured one post in Dhaka and three in Chattogram.

Although the previous BGMEA election was held in March last year, then-president SM Mannan Kochi resigned in October following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government in August.

In October, the government appointed Md Anwar Hossain as the BGMEA administrator to oversee the election process.

Anwar Hossain and a number of former BGMEA presidents also spoke at the ceremony.