Anjan Chowdhury Re-elected ATCO President, Abdus Salam Named General Secretary

The Association of Television Channel Owners (ATCO) has held its annual general meeting (AGM) and formed a new executive committee through an election.

The meeting took place on Sunday, November 8, at a five-star hotel in Banani, Dhaka. It was chaired by ATCO President Anjan Chowdhury, according to a press release issued by the organisation.

Anjan Chowdhury of Maasranga Television has been re-elected as president, while Abdus Salam of ETV has been elected general secretary. Kazi Jahedul Hasan has been elected vice-president, and Zahiruddin Mahmud Mamun treasurer.

The newly elected directors are Mostafa Kamal, Alhaj Mohammad Mosaddeq Ali, Md Jasim Uddin, Md Liaquat Ali Khan Mukul, Tipu Alam Milon, Md Hasan, Navidul Haque, Shamim Islam and Syed Samadul Haque. Among them, Md Hasan represents Somoy Television.

The AGM discussed the organisation's recent activities, organisational progress, financial report and the overall state of the country's television broadcasting sector. Members also exchanged views and proposals on future plans for the development of the television industry and issues concerning the interests of member channels.

The newly elected committee members pledged to make ATCO's activities more dynamic, protect the interests and professional dignity of member television channels, and work together to advance the country's broadcasting industry.

Members attending the meeting also emphasised the importance of mutual cooperation and unity to further strengthen the organisation's activities.