The New York Bangladesh Press Club, an organization of Bangladeshi American journalists working for various Bangla news media outlets in New York City, was founded to foster a strong sense of professionalism, networking, and unity among its members. The club aims to serve the Bangladeshi community to the highest standards. The primary objective of the New York Bangladesh Press Club is to establish and maintain relationships with Bangla-speaking media professionals working for different weekly newspapers and TV stations. Additionally, the Press Club is committed to advocating for the rights of journalists in Bangladesh.
Membership:
The club offers three levels of membership:
- General Membership: Journalists with at least six months of experience in New York print, broadcast, or Web news media. Primary members can participate in all activities, vote, and contest elections. The annual fee is $60/year.
- Associate Membership: Journalists, writers, columnists, and other media workers currently or previously employed in the USA or internationally are eligible for associate membership. The annual fee is $90.
- Life Membership: The organization’s life members are journalists, writers, columnists, and those who have significantly contributed to journalism in the USA or globally. Approval from two-thirds of the Executive Committee is required. Induction ceremonies are held, and members can participate in all activities and benefits except voting and contesting elections.
Team:
President: Monowarul Islam
Vice President: Shaikh Sirajul Islam
General Secretary: Mominul Islam Mozumder
Joint General Secretary: Md. Alamgir Hossain Sarkar
Treasurer: Rashid Ahmed
Organizing Secretary: Syed Iliash Kasru
Office & Publicity Secretary: Mahatheer Khan Faruki
Executive Member: Abu Taher
Executive Member: Rowshan Haque
Executive Member: SM Zahidur Rahman
Executive Member: Abidur Rahim
Executive Member: Mostafizur Rahman
Advisor: Manzur Ahmed
Advisor: Anwar Hossain Manju
Advisor: Moinuddin Naser
Advisor: Nini Wahed
Advisor: Mahbubur Rahman
Advisor: Dr. Choudhury Sarwarul Hasan
Advisor: Mahmud Khan Taser
Advisor: ABM Saleh Uddin
Note: New York Bangladesh Press Club and America-Bangladesh Press Club are different organizations.