DHAKA, June 28, 2026 (BSS) – The newly elected Executive Committee of the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) today formally assumed office, pledging to strengthen the country’s tourism industry through sustainable development, policy advocacy and enhanced international cooperation.

The formal handover ceremony was held at the TOAB office in the capital, where immediate past President Md. Rafeuzzaman, on behalf of the outgoing Executive Committee, handed over responsibilities to newly elected President Mohammad Hanif and other office-bearers, according to a press release.

Former and newly elected directors, past directors, TOAB members and officials of the association attended the ceremony.

After assuming office, newly elected President Mohammad Hanif thanked TOAB members for reposing confidence in the new leadership.

He said the executive committee would work to promote Bangladesh as an attractive international tourist destination, safeguard the interests of TOAB members and transform the association into a more dynamic and modern organisation.

Hanif said the committee would give priority to the sustainable development of the tourism sector, stronger policy support, expanded international cooperation and enhancing the business capacity of TOAB members.

The new executive committee for the 2026–2028 term was elected through polls held on June 16 at the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation auditorium in Agargaon, Dhaka, and officially took office through Sunday’s handover ceremony.

Mohammad Hanif was directly elected President by the general members.

The newly elected office-bearers are Syed Shafat Uddin Ahmed Tamal as First Vice-President, Md. Moinul Islam as Vice-President (1), Ziaur Rahman Zakir as Vice-President (2), Jahir Ahmed Helal as Finance Director, Md. Zahir Uddin as Accounts Director and Md. Firozul Islam as Director of International Affairs.

Other elected office-bearers include Md. Mizanur Rahman as Director of Media and Public Relations, Md. Abul Baset Babu as Director of Trade and Fair Affairs, Md. Robiul Islam Robi as Director of Legal Affairs, Md. Abu Raihan Sarkar as Director of Printing and Publications, Naimul Hasan as Director of Training and Research, Mominul Islam Asif as Director of Information Technology, Syed Md. Imtiaz as Director of Cultural and Sports Affairs, A.B.M. Zakaria (Rajib) as Director of Membership and Human Welfare, and Shakhawat Hossain as Director of Property and Assets.

The newly elected directors are Md. Mohi Uddin Selim, Tamim Ahmed and Md. Nurul Anwar, while Md. Nasir Uddin Badal was elected Director representing the Associate Members’ Group.