Shafiul Alam Uzzal and Yadul Haque have been elected president and general secretary of the Bangladesh Elevator, Escalator and Lift Importers Association (BELIA) for the tenure of 2026-2028.

The new executive committee was officially announced on Saturday at a restaurant in the BTMC Bhaban in the city’s Karwan Bazar. The announcement was followed by an introductory meeting and an Iftar party attended by general members.

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According to the election board, the transition of leadership was completed peacefully following the announced schedule. A single full panel of 13 candidates filed nomination papers for the 13 available posts. As no other valid nominations were submitted within the deadline, the election board declared the panel elected uncontested.

The other office bearers of the committee include Senior Vice-President Achinta Kumar Biswas, Vice-President Asim Sarkar, Finance Secretary SM Moniruzzaman Monir, and Joint General Secretary Md. Khalid Hossain Tarafder.

The elected directors are Mohammad Zakirul Haque, Md. Neamul Haque, Md. Lutfar Rahman, Faruk Hossain, Mohammad Nasir Uddin, Ahmed Ali, and Aref Ahmed.

Speaking at the event, newly elected President Shafiul Alam Uzzal expressed his commitment to strengthening the association's activities.

He pledged to play an effective role in protecting the interests of members and advancing the development of the country’s lift and elevator industry.