The Dhaka University Alumni Apparel Foundation (DUAAF) has announced its full Executive Committee for the 2025–2027 term, marking the organisation’s first complete leadership panel since its formation.
The Election Commission confirmed the results late on Sunday, selecting AKM Shoaib as President and Arafatul Islam (Arafat) as General Secretary for the two-year term.
Chief Election Commissioner Matiur Rahman said the newly formed committee will guide DUAAF toward a more organised and professional structure, strengthening coordination among Dhaka University alumni working across Bangladesh’s apparel and textile industries.
He said the committee’s priorities include completing DUAAF’s official registration process, finalising its draft constitution, and uniting alumni within the ready-made garment sector under a single platform.
Rahman emphasised that DUAAF aims to serve as an inclusive professional network, free from political or religious divides, and focused on building leadership, knowledge-sharing and industry collaboration.
He added that the new leadership is expected to drive the foundation toward long-term institutional development, including nurturing future industry leaders.
According to the official declaration, the full Executive Committee for 2025–2027 is as follows:
President: AKM Shoaib
Senior Vice President: Sultan Mahbubul Haque
Vice Presidents: Abdullah Al Mamun (Tuhin), Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Ramzan Akond, Selim Mia, Hafizur Rahman (Hafiz), Danishul Islam, Md. Emran Kabir
General Secretary: Arafatul Islam (Arafat)
Joint General Secretary (1st): Md. Farhad Hossen
Joint General Secretaries: Abu Nowshad, Antu Aich, Tawhidul Islam
Organising Secretary: Mohammad Rayhan Khan
Assistant Organising Secretary (1st): Jahidul Islam Khan
Assistant Organising Secretary: Md. Mamun Hossain
Publication Secretary: Mahbubur Rahman
Publicity Secretary: Jahirul Islam (Miraz)
Office Secretary: Arif Billah
Sports and Cultural Secretary: Abdullah Al Mahdee
Career and Training Secretary: Akhi Aktar
Event Management and Hospitality Secretary: Md. Habibur Rahman
IT and Media Secretary: Aditya Podder
Executive Members: Abu Bakker, Dibakor, Md. Matiur, Saiful Islam, Joynal Abedin, Bappy Sarker, Ashraf Abir
DUAAF currently functions as a collaborative hub for Dhaka University graduates employed in apparel, textile and related fields. Its activities centre on skill development, employment connectivity, capacity-building and expanding the industry’s professional ecosystem.
Members and stakeholders believe the new executive committee will accelerate DUAAF’s evolution into a more structured and impactful organisation as it begins operating under its strengthened mandate.
