Dhaka, May 9 -- The Bangladesh Film Directors' Association has elected a new executive body following a long-delayed election held on Friday.

The results were officially announced on Friday night at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) by the Election Commission Chairman, Abdul Latif Bachchu.

Shahin Sumon has been elected as the new President of the association for the upcoming term, defeating Mushfiqur Rahman with 166 votes. In the race for General Secretary, Shahin Kabir Tutul secured victory with 180 votes, surpassing his contender Safi Uddin.

The newly elected Vice President is Abul Khair Bulbul, while Kabirul Islam Rana has been elected as Joint Secretary and Simon Tariq was chosen as Treasurer.

Wazed Ali Babul will serve as Secretary...