Dhaka, April 26 -- Golam Mainuddin, the former independent director of Apex Footwear Limited, has been elected as the chairperson of the company's board of directors.

He was elected by a single majority vote in the 282nd board meeting of the company on April 23, according to a press release.

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"His valuable advice and policy steps have played an important role in the management of Apex Footwear Limited. With his new responsibility as chairman, a new era is beginning for the company in the coming days," said the release.

Mainuddin is widely appreciated for his role as chairman of British American Tobacco Bangladesh. He has also served in leadership positions in several companies. ...