The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) held its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, where members reviewed the organisation’s financial position and discussed the future direction of the country’s largest export sector.
The meeting was chaired by BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan and attended by the current Board of Directors, including Vice Presidents and Directors, former office bearers, Standing Committee members, and general members of the Association.
During the session, members approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2023–2024 and passed the budget for 2024–2025. An auditor for the upcoming fiscal year was also appointed. BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Mizanur Rahman presented the financial report and budget, outlining the Association’s fiscal health and key allocations for the year ahead.
In his remarks, President Mahmud Hasan Khan reviewed the present state of the apparel industry, set out the initiatives taken by the newly elected Board during its first three months, and shared plans aimed at strengthening the sector amid global challenges. He noted that the AGM served as a platform to reaffirm members’ collective commitment to addressing industry issues through collaboration and strategic planning.
This year’s AGM had been delayed due to the incomplete tenure of the previous Board. For nearly eight months, the Association was managed by a government-appointed administrator, which prevented the timely holding of the meeting. After assuming office, the current Board prioritised convening the AGM, describing it as an important step in reinforcing transparency, accountability, and renewed leadership within the organisation.
