The Editors’ Council of Bangladesh has elected a new executive committee during its annual general meeting held on Thursday, November 13, at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka. Nurul Kabir, editor of New Age, was elected as the new president, while Dewan Hanif Mahmud, editor of Bonik Barta, was re-elected as general secretary. The outgoing president, Mahfuz Anam of The Daily Star, presided over the meeting, which was attended by leading editors from major national newspapers. According to the council’s constitution, the newly elected committee will serve for the next two years. Members expressed optimism about strengthening the council’s activities through mutual cooperation. Nurul Kabir pledged to promote free, safe, and independent journalism, while Mahfuz Anam emphasized the council’s continued commitment to responsible and independent media practices.