46 file nominations

Some 46 candidates, 29 from chamber group and 17 from association group, have submitted nominations for 38 post of directors to the executive committee of FBCCI.

After scrutiny, the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) will announce the final nominations today.

Yesterday was the last day for submitting nominations for the FBCCI biennial election, scheduled for August 21.

Meanwhile, 29 candidates from the chamber group have submitted nominations for 12 directorships.

However, the biennial polls of the apex trade body witnessed a low nomination submission, especially from the association group as the group has reached a consensus.

The association group led by incumbent Director Mohammed Ali submitted 17 nominations for 12 director posts.

However, three more candidates from the association group also submitted nominations.

"We hope they will withdraw their nominations," said a candidate of Mohammed Ali group.

Besides, sources in the FBCCI said some chamber leaders are trying to reach a consensus to avoid the polls.

"There may be two panels from the chamber group," said a chamber leader.

Among the 38 executive committee members of FBCCI, 12 will be elected from chambers, 12 from associations, 7 from local chambers and the rest 7 from local associations. As per FBCCI constitutional provision, the president will be elected from the chamber group this time as the present president was elected from the association group.