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Bangladesh Bot Leaf Tea Factories Association Annual General Meeting 2026 Held

Leaders, members and guests of the bought-leaf tea sector gathered in Tetulia, Panchagarh, to chart the industry’s path forward.

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 Tetulia, Panchagarh
BBLTFA President Md. Niaz Ali Chishti addressing the 2026 Annual General Meeting in Panchagarh AGM 2026
BBLTFA President Md. Niaz Ali Chishti addresses members at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, Tetulia, Panchagarh.

When

17 June 2026

Wednesday

Where

Mahananda Eco Cottage

Tetulia, Panchagarh

Convened by

BBLTFA Leadership

Members & industry guests

The Report

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 of Bangladesh Bot Leaf Tea Factories Association (BBLTFA) was held successfully. The event was organized on 17 June at the ESDO Mahananda Eco Cottage in Tetulia Upazila of Panchagarh. The meeting was attended by members of the organization, representatives from various levels of the tea industry, and concerned guests.

“We are working tirelessly to further strengthen the country’s tea industry through sustainable development of the bought leaf tea sector of Bangladesh, ensuring fair prices for small tea farmers and modern processing. The development of this sector is playing an important role in the economy and employment of the northern part of the country.”

Md. Niaz Ali Chishti, President, BBLTFA

The organization’s General Secretary Md. Faizul Islam, Adviser Md. Jahangir Alam, Vice President Alamgir Hossain, Treasurer Anwar Hossain, and Md. Asaduzzaman were present at the meeting and discussed the organization’s activities, future plans, and various challenges of the sector.

The Bangladesh Tea Board, Panchagarh region, was present as special guests at the event. Senior official Mr. Amir Hossain, President of the Small Tea Garden Owners Association Mr. Shahjahan, Adviser of the Small Tea Growers Association Mr. Anisuzzaman Pramanik, and leaders and entrepreneurs from various levels of the tea industry were present.

The meeting discussed in detail the current status of the bought leaf tea industry in Bangladesh, protecting the interests of small tea farmers, improving production and quality standards, expanding the market, and increasing coordination with the government. The speakers emphasized the joint efforts of all stakeholders to make the country’s tea industry more competitive and of international standards.

At the end of the meeting, the participants expressed their determination to work together for the overall development of the bought leaf tea sector and the welfare of small tea farmers.

BBLTFOA Secretariat
Who Was There

Voices Behind the Meeting

The leadership of the association and the guests who joined them in shaping the conversation.

Speakers

Association leadership

  • NA

    Md. Niaz Ali Chishti

    President, BBLTFA

  • FI

    Md. Faizul Islam

    General Secretary

  • JA

    Md. Jahangir Alam

    Adviser

  • AH

    Alamgir Hossain

    Vice President

  • AH

    Anwar Hossain

    Treasurer

  • A

    Md. Asaduzzaman

    Executive Member

Special Guests

Industry & board representatives

  • AH

    Amir Hossain

    Senior Official, Bangladesh Tea Board (Panchagarh region)

  • S

    Shahjahan

    President, Small Tea Garden Owners Association

  • AP

    Anisuzzaman Pramanik

    Adviser, Small Tea Growers Association

Photo Gallery

Highlights from the association’s National Tea Day programme — celebrating the people behind Bangladesh’s bought-leaf tea sector.

BBLTFA leadership addressing attendees during the National Tea Day programme

Addressing members and guests on National Tea Day

Members and guests gathered for the National Tea Day observance

A full house for the observance

Tea industry stakeholders in discussion at the National Tea Day event

Industry stakeholders in discussion

Guest speaker highlighting the bought-leaf tea sector on National Tea Day

Spotlighting the bought-leaf tea sector

Announcement

National Tea Day 2026

Theme — “Development of the Tea Industry, Greening the Economy”

The Bangladesh Tea Board will celebrate National Tea Day 2026 on June 20in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar, under the theme “Development of the Tea Industry, Greening the Economy.”

According to a Press Information Department (PID) handout, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir will inaugurate the celebrations at the Sreemangal Auditorium-cum-Multipurpose Hall.

Although National Tea Day is officially observed every year on May 21, the formal celebration for this year has been rescheduled to June 20, according to the Bangladesh Tea Board.

The programme will begin at 11:00 AMwith the inaugural ceremony, followed by the screening of a documentary highlighting the country’s tea industry and a discussion session.

Bangladesh Tea Board Chairman Major General Md Mesbah Uddin Ahmed will deliver the welcome address. The event will be chaired by Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan, while Moulvibazar-4 Member of Parliament Md Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury will attend as the special guest.

Representatives from the tea industry, tea garden owners, tea workers, and other stakeholders are expected to participate in the discussion.

Following the discussion session, the National Tea Awards 2026will be presented in eight categories to honour individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to the country’s tea industry.

This year, the Bangladesh Tea Board will also introduce a new special award for the first time in the “Best Bought Leaf Tea Factory” category.

To mark the occasion, a tea exhibition featuring the Bangladesh Tea Board and leading tea companies from across the country will also be organised.

According to Bangladesh Tea Board data, the country currently has 172 tea gardens, while tea cultivation has expanded significantly in the northern plains in recent years.

Widely recognised as the Tea Capital of Bangladesh, Sreemangal will host the sixth edition of the National Tea Day celebration, bringing together key stakeholders from across the nation’s tea industry to promote sustainable growth and innovation in the sector.

Date
20 June 2026
6th National Tea Day
Time
11:00 AM
Programme inauguration
Venue
Sreemangal Auditorium-cum-Multipurpose Hall
Sreemangal, Moulvibazar
Inaugurated by
Khandakar Abdul Muktadir
Commerce Minister