DHAKA, June 20, 2026 (BSS) - The 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the 
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) was held 
today at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, with industry leaders reaffirming their 
commitment to collective efforts to address the challenges facing the 
country's ready-made garment (RMG) sector.

The meeting was presided over by BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan and began 
with a welcome address by the association's first Vice President, Selim 
Rahman, said a press release.

During the AGM, members approved the audited financial statements for the 
2024-25 fiscal year. 

The budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year was also presented and approved, while 
auditors for the period were appointed.

In his keynote address, Mahmud Hasan Khan highlighted the current situation 
of the RMG industry, outlining the initiatives undertaken by the present 
board over the past year and presenting future plans aimed at strengthening 
the sector's competitiveness and sustainability.

BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Mizanur Rahman presented the financial 
statements and the proposed budget before the assembly.

Participants stressed the importance of unity and coordinated action to 
overcome existing and emerging challenges confronting the garment industry.

The AGM was attended by the association's vice presidents and directors, 
former presidents, former vice presidents and directors, Zainul Abdin 
Farroque, MP, chairmen and members of various standing committees, and 
general members of the organisation.

The event concluded with a celebration marking the successful completion of 
the current board's first year in office.