The election of the Bangladesh Charcoal Manufacturers and Exporters Association or BCCMEA鈥檚 board of directors will be held on March 8, according to a press release.
Charcoal Shilpo Rokkha O Sanskar Parishad, a panel participating in the election, has announced its manifesto, which include protecting the industry, significant reforms and the industry鈥檚 development for the 2025-2027 tenure.
鈥楾he election will be held on March 8. The organisation has 43 voters. If we are elected by the voters, we will work to protect the industry and work for major reformations to develop it,鈥� the panel鈥檚 presidential candidate Atikur Rahman told journalists at a press conference held at Dhaka Reporters鈥� Unity auditorium in the capital Dhaka on Sunday.
In a written statement, Atikur said that the industry had been experiencing a difficult time due to various reasons, including setting up unplanned factories across the country, a shortage of raw materials, easy access to environmental clearance and high shipping charges.
鈥楾he BCCMEA needs a talented governing body to resolve the industry鈥檚 problem. We also need government support to protect the industry. If we are elected, we will work to make it compliant and sustainable for the country鈥檚 economic development,鈥� he added.
Atikur Rahman informed that Tk 1,000 crore had been invested in the charcoal industry, where 25,000 people are directly engaged.
鈥榃e exported items worth Tk 350 crore in the previous year. We want to build it as a strong industry in future. We have been doing business for more than one decade. If we are elected in the upcoming election, we will include the BCCMEA under the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries and set up a permanent office,鈥� he added.
BCCMEA convener Muhammed Nazmul Islam highlighted, 鈥業f we are elected, we will work for converting all factories into compliant factories within a short time, attempt to ensure easy access to low-interest loans, health insurance for workers and organise fairs in different countries to expand the market.鈥�
DRU president Abu Saleh Akon, BCCMEA鈥檚 vice-president candidates Mehedi Hasan Julias and Habib鈥揈鈥揌asan and other members Shahriar Ibne Ibrahim, Mofazzal Hossain Khokon, Mohammad Shamsul Alam Talukder, Alamgir Kabir, Shahadat Hossain Uzzal, Farhana Sharmin Kakon, Miraz Mohammad Tarekul Hasan, Hossain Ahmed Chowdhury, Shahim Ul Hoque and businessman Md Monirul Islam were also present in the programme.
Another panel named 鈥楤oisommo Birodhi Somonnito Parishad鈥� will contest the election.
