The Bangladesh EPZ Investors’ Association (BEPZIA) has elected 21 directors from eight export processing zones and named SM Khan president for the 2026–27 term, as the organisation moves to strengthen cooperation among local and foreign investors.
The elections took place during BEPZIA’s annual general meetings (AGMs) for 2024 and 2025, held at the CEPZ Investors’ Club in Chattogram on Thursday, 15 October, with approximately 200 investors attending to review financial reports and recognise leading contributors to Bangladesh’s industrial sector, the association said in a press release.
Khan, who is also managing director of Section Seven Ltd, presided over the meetings and urged members to remain actively involved in the association’s future initiatives.
He welcomed participating members and distinguished guests and thanked them for their continued support.
BEPZIA Vice President (Finance) KM Farhad, managing director of Farkantex Ltd, presented the audited financial reports for 2024 and 2025.
Following the announcement of the newly constituted committee, SM Khan was elected president, Syed M Tanvir senior vice president, Felix Chang YC vice president and Khaja Mynuddin Farhad vice president (finance) for the 2026–27 term.
A highlight of the gathering was the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to Kihak Sung, founding chairman of BEPZIA and chairman of Youngone Corporation, in recognition of his contributions to establishing and developing the association and promoting Bangladesh’s industrial presence internationally.
Shaikh Shahinur Rahman, managing director of Youngone CEPZ Ltd, received the award on his behalf.
The association also paid posthumous tribute to M Nasir Uddin, former chairman of BEPZIA and founder of Pacific Jeans Group, recognising his contributions to Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry and his role as a pioneer of the country’s denim sector.
His son, Syed M Tanvir, managing director of Pacific Jeans Group and newly elected senior vice president of BEPZIA, received the commemorative honour.
