The SAARC Journalists Forum (SJF) has launched its UAE Chapter in Dubai on June 18, 2023 (Sunday).
Samsur Rahman Sohel will lead the central committee comprising of 15 young and energetic media personnel from eight SAARC countries.
The Nepal-based SJF has opened new chapters in the Emirates as well as in various countries. The forum expressed the determination to work for the development of the country and society by organising the journalists of the SAARC region working abroad.
Meanwhile, apart from the SAARC countries, the Khatmandu-based international organisation has continued the process of forming the SAARC Journalist Forum Committee.
President SJF UAE Chaper Samsur Rahman Sohel, who is UAE Representative of My TV, will lead the central committee in the UAE.
Financial journalist Muzaffar Rizvi of Khaleej Times was named as Senior Vice President.
Other office-bearers include Mahiul Karim Ashiq, Vice President; Probas Mela Emirates Representative; and Sagar Chandra Swapan, Executive Editor of Dainik Bangla Odhikar; General Secretary Fakhruddin Munna, Emirates Representative of JA TV; Joint General Secretary Q TV Emirates Representative; Sarwar Uddin Runi, Organizing secretary Rotaract; and Sagar Dev of Daily Amar Somoy Emirates Representative.
Office Secretary Omar Faruk Hriday (Barta pratidin), Publicity Secretary Sagar Dewan (Dainik Sangbad Mohona), International Affairs Secretary Md. Pervez Alam (Daily Sorejamin barta) are also part of the central committee.
SJF UAE Chapter’s central committee members include Amirul Islam (Dainik Swadesh Bichitra), Mahmud Sajal (Swadin Desh TV), Md. Russel Ahmed (Daily Alokit Samkal), Yasin Al Amin (Tanmay) (Daily Crime Scene) and Md. Shahriar Alam Joy (Daily Janata).
SJF President Raju Lama and Secretary General Abdur Rahman congratulated the newly-formed chapter leaders of SJF UAE Chapter.
At this time, in a video message, the Secretary General of SJF. Abdur Rahman said, very soon, various chapters of SJF will be announced in England, Europe, Japan and Middle East countries.
“I wish the new committee success in the UAE,” he said.