The Bangladesh Film Directors’ Association has elected a new executive body following a long-delayed election held on Friday.

The results were officially announced on Friday night at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) by the Election Commission Chairman, Abdul Latif Bachchu.

Shahin Sumon has been elected as the new President of the association for the upcoming term, defeating Mushfiqur Rahman with 166 votes. In the race for General Secretary, Shahin Kabir Tutul secured victory with 180 votes, surpassing his contender Safi Uddin.

The newly elected Vice President is Abul Khair Bulbul, while Kabirul Islam Rana has been elected as Joint Secretary and Simon Tariq was chosen as Treasurer. 

Wazed Ali Babul will serve as Secretary of Publicity and Office Affairs, Bondhon Bishwas as Secretary of International and Information Technology Affairs, and Mostafizur Rahman Manik has been elected as Secretary of Culture and Sports.

The Executive Member posts have been filled by Chotku Ahmed, Shahadat Hossain Liton, Polli Malek, Zakir Hossain Raju, Bazlur Rashed Chowdhury, Saeedur Rahman Saeed, Habibur Rahman Habib, and Joynal Abedin (Joy Sarkar).

Originally scheduled to take place in late 2024, the election faced multiple postponements due to unavoidable circumstances. 

A revised date was set for January 10, but voting was again suspended on that day. The election was further pushed and once again postponed on May 8.

However, after overcoming all hurdles, the long-anticipated election was finally held on Friday, featuring participation from two panels.