The America-Bangladesh Press Club (ABPC), an organization of Bangladeshi journalists working in the United States, has elected its new executive committee for the 2027–2028 term.
Senior journalist and freedom fighter Lablu Ansar has been unanimously elected president, while journalist Anik Raj has been elected general secretary at the organization's annual general meeting.
The meeting was held on Saturday (October 31) at Itzy Party Hall in Jackson Heights, New York City. Outgoing President and freedom fighter-journalist Rashed Ahmed presided over the meeting, while outgoing General Secretary Shah Faruk Rahman conducted it. The meeting also approved membership applications from several journalists.
The newly elected executive committee includes Alim Khan Akash of Bishwa Bangla 24 TV and Azim Uddin Abhi of Jamuna TV as vice presidents; Nurunnahar Khan Nisha of Bishwa Bangla 24 TV as joint general secretary; Zaman Tapan of NYVoice24.com as treasurer; senior journalist Anisur Rahman as organizing secretary; and Samik Ahmed of Channel i as publicity secretary.
The executive members are Rashed Ahmed of Channel i, Shah Faruk Rahman of BD York, Ajit Bhowmik, Subrata Chowdhury and Alamgir Kabir.
Meanwhile, eight new members have joined the organization. They are Mainul Islam of Channel i, Tahirul Islam of Bangla Hour, Abul Hasan Milan of Bishwa Bangla 24 TV, Shaheen Hawlader, Apurbo Babu, Khorshed Alam Rinku, Md. Shahidul Haque and Mohammad Ayub Ali.
The newly elected committee has sought continued support and cooperation from the community in carrying out its future activities.
In keeping with its tradition, the ABPC has decided to organize a grand Thanksgiving Day celebration this year as well. The event will be held on Thursday evening, November 26, at NabanÂna Party Hall in Jackson Heights.
The meeting also decided to strengthen communication and engagement with the founding members of the organization to make the activities of the America-Bangladesh Press Club more inclusive and community-oriented.