New MPs and ministers from garment industry welcomed by BGMEA
BGMEA urges garment sector MPs to speak up on industry challenges and national issues in Parliament
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today (26 February) hosted a reception for ministers, state ministers, and members of parliament elected from the apparel sector.
The event took place at the Army Golf Club in Dhaka, recognising 17 individuals from the garment industry who won seats in the 13th National Parliament. BGMEA said the gathering aimed to both honour their achievements and encourage them to champion the apparel sector's concerns in Parliament.
BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan said, "Those from our industry who have been elected to Parliament we hope you will raise issues not only concerning your constituencies and national development but also the challenges faced by our sector. The problems we encounter daily need your voice in the House."
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The 17 honoured officials include ministers, state ministers, and advisers: Khondkar Abdul Moktadir, Minister for Industries, Commerce and Jute & Textiles; Afroza Khanam, Minister for Private Aviation and Tourism; Zakaria Taher, Minister for Housing and Public Works; Shama Obaid Islam, State Minister for Foreign Affairs; Md. Shariful Alam, State Minister for Textiles & Jute; Ahmad Sohel Manzur, State Minister for Housing & Public Works; and Mahdi Amin, Adviser to the Prime Minister.
Among the MPs recognised were Zainul Abedin Faruk, Ershad Ullah, S.M. Faisal, Md. Khaled Hossain Mahbub, Md. Abul Kalam, Md. Lutfor Rahman, Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Md. Abdullah, Md. Abdul Hannan, and Md. Shahadat Hossain.
BGMEA said it expects these newly elected officials to actively represent the apparel sector in parliamentary discussions, helping address ongoing challenges and promote the growth of one of Bangladesh's key industries.
