Mahi, Liton to lead DUJA, Emon treasurer

The Dhaka University Journalists' Association (DUJA) held its executive committee election on Tuesday in a festive atmosphere, with Kaler Kantho's DU correspondent Mohammad Manzur Hossain Mahi elected president and Star News's Liton Islam elected general secretary.

Voting took place from 11:50 am to 2:30 pm at the association's office in the Student-Teacher Centre (TSC). Chief Election Commissioner and former DUJA president Mohammad Nurul Karim Bhuiyan, currently Gazipur district administrator, announced the results at 3 pm after counting.

A total of 41 voters participated in elections for nine positions-31 voted in person and 10 via postal ballots. Mahi secured 30 votes for president, while Liton received 24 votes for general secretary.

Election commissioners included former DUJA general secretary and Prothom Alo senior reporter Riyadul Karim, former general secretary and Daily Ittefaq senior reporter Saidur Rahman, current DUJA president Mohiuddin Mujahid Mahi, and general secretary Mahadi Hasan.

Other elected members are: Vice-President Mahathir Mohammed (Daily Star), Joint General Secretary Mohammad Rahad Uddin (Daily Janakantha); Office Secretary HM Khalid Hasan (Desh Rupantor), Treasurer Niemur Rahman Emon (Daily Observer); Executive Members: Mohammad Borhan Uddin (Channel 24), Mohammad Shamsudozza Nabab (Dhaka Tribune), Mohammad Sahedul Islam (Times of Bangladesh).

Chief Election Commissioner Bhuiyan congratulated the newly elected committee, saying, "DUJA always believes in democratic practice. We are pleased that elections were held in a festive environment after a long time. I hope the new leadership will work together for the welfare of students."