A new organisation, the Bangladesh Aviation and Tourism Journalists Association (BATJA), has officially launched in the capital to protect the professional interests and enhance the skills of journalists working in these sectors.
The association was formed during a meeting held on Sunday afternoon in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, comprising media professionals dedicated to aviation and tourism beats.
A nine-member executive committee was unanimously established during the founding session. Alimuzzaman Safwan, a reporter for Desh TV, has been appointed as the Convener, while Emon Chowdhury, a reporter for Ekushey Television, will serve as the Member Secretary.
Other members of the convening committee include Md. Shahadat Hossain (Desh Somachar), Tanzila Khan Meem (Ekhon TV), Kazi Faisal (Channel 24), Muhammad Jahangir Kabir (Daily Ittefaq), Mehedi Hasan Murad (Daily Inqilab), Ariful Islam (News 24), and Mahtab Minhaj (ATN News).
BATJA leaders stated that the organisation will work to increase mutual cooperation among journalists covering civil aviation, airports, and airlines. The body aims to ensure data-driven, high-quality journalism while safeguarding professional rights.
Speakers at the meeting noted that because the aviation sector is both significant and sensitive, the association will organise regular training, workshops, and exchange meetings to further improve the professional expertise of its members.
The meeting was attended by the organisation’s advisors, Abu Darda Zubair, National Desk Incharge of Daily Amar Desh, and Rajib Khan, Head of Digital at Channel 24.
