Bangladesh, March 22 -- Swadhinata Parishad on Thursday announced a 12-point election manifesto, with a pledge to restore the tarnished image of the country's readymade garment (RMG) industry at home and abroad.
The new panel is contesting the election of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) scheduled to be held on April 06 for the term 2019-21.
Two panels, Sammilita Parishad and Forum, traditionally compete for the BGMEA leadership while Swadhinata Parishad, formed last year, started campaigning for this election.
A total of 44 candidates are contesting for 26 posts as BGMEA's election board on March 06 announced nine of the trade body's directors in Chattogram as elected unopposed.
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