The Defence Journalists Association of Bangladesh (DJAB), the professional body of journalists covering defence and security issues in Bangladesh, has elected a new executive committee for its next two-year term, with Alamgir Hossain re-elected as President and Tarikul Islam Masum chosen as General Secretary (GS).
Alamgir Hossain, special correspondent of Dainik Khoborer Kagoj, also served as president of the outgoing committee, while Tarikul Islam Masum, joint assignment editor of Channel i, held the post of vice-president in the previous committee.
The election was held on Thursday, April 30, at a resort in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar, following the association's annual general meeting (AGM), where members also approved an 11-member executive body.
Jamal Uddin, Special Correspondent of Bangla Tribune, was elected vice-president, while Ali Asif Shawon, Chief Reporter of Dhaka Tribune, was elected Joint General Secretary.
