Dhaka, May 10 -- The biennial election of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) is underway today (Saturday) to elect its executive committee for the 2025-2027 term.

The voting started at 9:00 am and will continue till 5:00 pm without any break.

This year, polling is taking place at two centres, one in Dhaka and the other in Narayanganj. However, no voting centre has been set up in Chattogram despite a significant number of voters residing in the area.

Voters from Chattogram can cast their votes at either the Dhaka or Narayanganj centres, depending on their preference, reports BSS.

A total of 38 candidates are contesting in this year's election, of whom 35 will be elected as directors for a two-year t...