In the late 1980s, some enterprising individuals engaged in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector thought of a sectorial organization. Bringing these businessmen scattered all over Bangladesh under one umbrella will do good for the country. From that time they fell into the field. 27 (twenty seven) people formed an ADHOC Committee. Mr. Stephen Gomez as President, Vice President Mr. Haji Abdul Khalek (Founder), Secretary General Mr. Simon Gomez, Secretary Mr. Delwar Hossain, Organizing Secretary Mr. Nazim Mollah, Deputy Secretary Mr. Abdul Mannan are prominent. It should be noted that all these great people have died.

Later, on 24th August 1999, Bangladesh Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Banik Samity was registered by the Government of Bangladesh on 31/03/1990 through the submission of Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association signed by Mr. Simon Gomez and Mr. Md. Delwar Hossain.   

Since its inception, the organization has taken membership of FBCCI and has been working on promulgating the policies announced by the government for all businessmen engaged in the sector. In order to protect the interests of the businessmen, the government has to maintain constant communication with various quarters including debt. The current committee (2023-2025) takes the issue of converting the society into an association as per the notification of the Bangladesh government announced in the last year 2000. Under the leadership of the current committee president Mr. Mohammad Asaduzzaman, through several hearings of the Ministry of Commerce, the “Bangladesh Refrigeration and Air Conditioning BanikSamity”instead it was able to change its name to “Bangladesh Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Merchants Association” on 09/05/2024.

BRAMA strives to enter the international arena by developing the domestic industry. In continuation of this, BRAMA actively participates in various programs including RAC/HVAC related trainings and seminars conducted by the Department of Environment of the Government to implement the Montreal Protocol. An Executive Committee consisting of 17 members is elected by direct vote in the presence of general voters every 2 (two) years in accordance with the association rules and memorandum of association. In fact, the day-to-day activities of are carried out under their guidance.An advisory committee of 5 members is constituted to properly manage the elected committee of the association. The advisors carry nationally and internationally well-known personalities on sectoral issues and socially.

Apart from organizing Annual General Meeting, Banquet, Iftar Mahfil, Doa Mahfil every year in the presence of ordinary members, BRAMA supports all social activities including sending condolence messages on death of members’ nearest relatives or respected members.

We always remember with reverence those legendary persons whose self-sacrifice made BRAMA a place of honor by purchasing office in the 90s. I wish peace to the departed souls of those who have already left the illusion of the world. Long live those who are still alive.

Finally, wishing everyone business success, family prosperity, brotherhood and health.