Dhaka, March 9 -- SM Mannan Kochi-led Sammalito Parishad has won all 35 posts of director at the biennial election of the apparel apex body, BGMEA, for the term of 2024-26.

According to the provisional results of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) election commission, Mr Kochi, chairman of Seha Design (BD) Ltd, bagged the highest number of votes, 1510, followed by Md Shahidullah Azim with 1486, Asif Ashraf with 1449, Abdullah Hil Rakib with 1436, and Md Imranur Rahman with 1412, respectively.

Of the 35 posts of directors, 26 are in Dhaka and nine are in the Chattogram region.

Mr Kochi, who is currently senior vice president of BGMEA, is also the general secretary of the Awami League of Dhaka North Ci...