The newly elected Executive Committee of the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) for the 2026–2028 term, led by President Mohammad Hanif, has officially assumed office.

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

The event was attended by former and newly elected directors, past directors, TOAB members, and officials of the association.

After assuming office, President Mohammad Hanif expressed his gratitude to the voters and all members of the organization for their confidence and support. 

He said,  the new Executive Committee is committed to working for the development of Bangladesh's tourism industry, promoting the country as an international tourist destination, protecting the interests of TOAB members, and transforming the association into a more dynamic and modern organization.

He added that the new leadership would prioritize the sustainable development of the tourism sector, stronger policy support, expanded international cooperation, and enhancing the business capacity of TOAB members.

On behalf of the outgoing Executive Committee, immediate past President Md. Rafeuzzaman congratulated the newly elected committee and called on members to continue supporting the organization's progress and development.

The new Executive Committee for the 2026–2028 term was elected through polls held on June 16 at the auditorium of the Bangladesh Tourism Corporation in Agargaon, Dhaka. The committee officially took office through today's handover ceremony.

In the election, Mohammad Hanif was directly elected President by the general voters. Syed Shafat Uddin Ahmed Tamal was elected 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.

The 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. Meanwhile, Md. Nasir Uddin Badal has been elected Director representing the Associate Members' Group.