Bangladesh, July 28 -- The biennial election of the Bangladesh Packaging and Accessories Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BPAMEA) for the 2026-2028 term has been suspended amid legal disputes, casting uncertainty over the electoral process.

Advertisement According to the Ministry of Commerce, hearings on election-related complaints were rescheduled several times. A hearing initially fixed for July 23 was deferred to July 27. On July 26, the ministry first postponed the hearing due to unavoidable circumstances, but later the same day withdrew the order and directed that the hearing be held at 11:30 am on July 27 under the chairmanship of the Director General of Trade Organisations.

People familiar with the matter said multiple c...