Imran Mahmud, Jamalpur district correspondent of the daily Manabzamin, has been elected president of the Melandaha Upazila Press Club in Jamalpur for a one-year term.
Rakib Hasan Nayan, district correspondent of the daily Kaler Kantho, has been elected general secretary of the newly formed committee.
Following their election, journalists, media representatives and prominent local personalities have congratulated the newly elected leaders.
Among those extending their congratulations were journalist Nazmul Huda, district correspondent of The Daily Industry and Dainik Alokito Pratidin, and journalist Wahid Rukon, district correspondent of Dainik Alor Barta and Dainik Sonali Khobor.
In their congratulatory messages, they expressed hope that the new leadership would play a more effective role in upholding journalists' professional dignity, unity, rights and welfare.
They also expected the committee to promote objective and responsible journalism, uphold truth and justice, and highlight local problems, prospects and public sufferings through the media.
They further hoped that the new leadership would strengthen the organisation's activities and foster mutual cooperation, solidarity and professional harmony among journalists during its one-year tenure.
The well-wishers wished Imran Mahmud and Rakib Hasan Nayan success, good health and a long life in their new responsibilities.
