The election to the Board of Directors of the  Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce of Industry (FBCCI) for the 2023-2025 term would be held tomorrow (July 31) at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in the capital. 

A total of 34 directors -- 17 from the chamber group and 17 from the association group -- have already been selected as directors for the fresh term out of the total director posts of 80 as per the organogram of the country's apex trade body.

Some 23 director aspirants from the chamber group has already been elected unanimously as some 23 nominations were submitted against the post of 23 directors from the chamber group.

On the other hand, some 49 candidates from the association group are vying for the post of 23 directors in the FBCCI polls. Out of the total aspirant candidates, some 23 candidates are vying for the post of directors from the Baboshayi Oikya Parishad Panel, 23 candidates from the Sammilito Baboshayi Parishad Panel and three aspirants as independent candidates.

The election to the Board of Directors of FBCCI will be held from 9 am to 4 pm without any break at the BICC. The elected directors will then elect the new FBCCI president, senior vice president and six vice presidents on August 2.

BDST: 2152 HRS, JULY 30, 2023
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