Dhaka, June 28 -- South Asian Climate Change Journalists Forum (SACCJF), established with an aim to raise awareness about climate change, on Saturday announced its Bangladesh chapter.

Masum Billah (Reporters 24) was appointed as the president, while Shamsuddin Illius, special correspondent for The Business Standard, was appointed general secretary, said a press release.

Its other office-bearers include: Vice President Imrul Kayes (Bangla Vision), Joint Secretary Salauddin Ahmed Reza (Jamuna TV), Treasurer Zummatull Bida (Channel 24) and Executive Members Md Abu Ali (Daily Amader Somoy), Md Shafiul Al Imran (Daily Sangbad), Sheikh Shahrukh Farhan (The Daily Observer), Minakshi Chowdhury (BTV), Sajibur Rahman (The Financial Express), Imra...