Tahsin Aman has been elected as the president of the American Alumni Association (AAA), and Arefeen Syed as secretary for the 2013-2015 session. AAA is a platform for graduates of American colleges and universities who have returned to Bangladesh.
The election was held at its annual general meeting at a city hotel on Friday.
Other members of the executive committee who were elected are Rita Lohani as treasurer and Ayesha Dastgir and Mubasher Munaf Moin as EC members.
Election Commissioner Viraj LeBailly, Director of the American Centre, conducted the Election for 2013-2015.
At the beginning of the AGM, Secretary for the 2011-2012 session Mohammed Marfat Ullah presented the secretary’s report, while Mustafa Kamal, treasurer for 2011-2013, presented his report.
The AAA seeks to promise fellowship among American graduates and assist members to develop careers that use their abilities and education. The organisation also manages computer-based testing in Bangladesh for students requiring TOEFL, GRE, USMLE, PMP, CFM etc. to apply to American universities. Currently there are more than 500 registered members in the association.