Sayeeduzzaman will take on the role from Motaher Hossain Masum who served as the last president of BSJA.
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According to the final result, Sayeeduzzaman of Kalerkantha secured 43 votes to be elected as the president of BSJA for the third time. Along the way, he beat Arifur Rahman Babu of Jagonews24.
Ansiur of the Daily Star beat Zahid Chowdhury of Maasranga Television securing 54 votes.
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“It was great to win the election and take on the role again,” Sayeduzzaman said after winning the election. “We will work hard to make BSJA the number one association of the sports journalists.”
The other winners are— vice-presidents Saidur Rahma Shamim (Channel I), Rayhan Al Mughni (Global Sports) and Barshan Kabir (Ntv), joint-secretary SM Sumon (Boishakhi TV), treasurer Mazhar Uddin Omi (Daily Star).
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Six members have been elected as the Executive Committee Members, and they are— Minhaz Uddin Khan (Dhaka Tribune), Samina Roshni, Samiul Haque Tito (T Sports), Manzor Morshed (Jamuna TV), Jotirmoy Mondal (Jugantor) and Robiul Islam Robi (Bangla Tribune).
Jalal Ahmed Chowdhury was the election commissioner of this election.