Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)- AKM Salim Osman has been elected as president of Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) for the third consecutive term.

BKMEA Election Board in a meeting today announced Salim Osman elected unopposed for 2014-2016 term, a press statement said on Saturday.

Other new office-bearers of the BKMEA are: First vice-president H Aslam Sunny, second vice-president Mansoor Ahmed, third vice-president Masuduzzaman. GM Faruk has been elected as vice-president (Finance).

Former vice president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Mohammad Ali was the chairman of election board of BKMEA.

BBN/SSR/AD-23Aug14-8:31 pm (BST)