Dhaka, May 31 -- Voting has begun to elect new leadership for the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), more than seven months after its board was dissolved during political upheaval.

Polling for the 2025-27 term began at 8:00am on Saturday at two centres, one in Dhaka and one in Chattogram, and will continue until 5:00pm.

Voting is taking place at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka and the Radisson Blu Bay View Hotel in Chattogram. Once the directors are elected, they will choose the organisation's president, vice president, and other office bearers.

This year, a total of 76 candidates from three panels are contesting 35 director seats. The Forum and Sammilita Parishad panels have fielded candid...