A new chapter of the SAARC Journalists Forum has officially been established in Tripura, marking the first-ever formation of the international journalist body’s presence in the Indian state.
Renowned journalist and President of the Agartala Press Club, Pranab Sarkar, has been appointed as the Convenor of the Tripura Chapter.
The announcement was formally made by the President of the SAARC Journalists Forum Central Committee, Raju Lama, from Nepal.
With this initiative, Tripura now joins the platform connecting journalists across SAARC nations, aiming to enhance professional collaboration and communication among South Asian countries.
Pranab Sarkar has also been tasked with forming the full-fledged committee for the Tripura Chapter.
Notably, Mr Sarkar currently serves as the All India Secretary of the Journalists Union and was recently nominated as a member of India’s National Press Club.
Journalists across Tripura have welcomed this development as a promising new chapter for international engagement and cooperation.
In a congratulatory message, Md. Abdur Rahman, Secretary-General of the SAARC Journalists Forum, said,
“With the appointment of Tripura’s distinguished journalist Pranab Sarkar as convenor, the SAARC Journalists Forum will gain even more strength.”
Dr Aniruddha Sudhanshu, President of the SAARC Journalists Forum India Chapter, and Nasir Al Mamun, President of the Bangladesh Chapter, also congratulated Pranab Sarkar on his new role.
