Hamin Ahmed becomes first Bangladeshi on APMA executive committee
Hamin Ahmed, frontman of Bangladeshi band Miles, has been elected to the executive committee of the Asia-Pacific Music Creators Alliance (APMA) for the 2026–2029 term, becoming the first representative from Bangladesh to join the regional organisation’s leadership body.
The election marks a milestone for Bangladesh’s representation in regional discussions on music policy, copyright protection and the rights of music creators.
“When I received the call from CISAC, I was elated. Representatives from over 20 countries are currently cooperating through this organisation, and I will put my best foot forward to ensure that our voice is heard,” Hamin said.
CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, is an international organisation representing creators’ interests.
Hamin’s election places a Bangladeshi music industry representative in a regional forum focused on protecting the rights of songwriters and composers. Whether he will take on an additional leadership role within APMA is still under discussion.
“That is still an ongoing conversation. It is currently under discussion whether I will hold a specific leadership post or not,” he said.
Hamin serves as chief executive officer of the Bangladesh Lyricists, Composers and Performers Society (BLCPS) and president of the Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA). His appointment is expected to strengthen Bangladesh’s participation in regional discussions on intellectual property rights.
Established in November 2016 during the World Creators Forum in Beijing, APMA is a regional coalition of music creators and their representative organisations. It is affiliated with the International Council of Music Creators (CIAM) and CISAC, both of which work to advance the interests and rights of creators.
According to Hamin, APMA addresses issues including unfair copyright buyouts, inadequate remuneration for private copying and the gap between revenue generated by digital music platforms and the income received by creators.
“The alliance also promotes awareness of creators’ moral and economic rights and supports the development of collective management organisations in territories where such systems are still emerging,” he said.
These issues remain particularly relevant to Bangladesh, where securing fair compensation for music creators continues to be a challenge. Hamin has worked on these concerns for more than a decade, and BLCPS is currently seeking membership of CISAC under his leadership.
The current APMA executive committee includes representatives from organisations involved in music rights and collective management across Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, the Philippines, South Korea and Thailand.
Hamin’s election gives Bangladesh an opportunity to play a greater role in regional discussions shaping how music is created, distributed, licensed and monetised. As digital platforms continue to transform the industry, cooperation on copyright protection and fair remuneration remains important to the livelihoods of songwriters, composers, performers and other music professionals.