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A new executive committee of Dhaka University Model United Nations Association (DUMUNA) for the 2026-27 academic year has been announced, with Tasnim Bin Mahfuz, a student of the economics department (2021-22 session), as president. Sakib Al Noor, a student of the sociology department from the same session, has been made general secretary.
The election was held on Sunday (11 October) under the supervision of the association’s moderator, Mohammad Ainul Islam, a professor of the political science department at Dhaka University.
Rifa Tamanna, a student of the World Religions and Culture department, has been made vice-president of the new committee. Aditya Abrar Rayat has been given the responsibility of treasurer. In addition, Abrar Md Labib has become joint secretary, Shahadat Islam Tunaz international affairs secretary, Rohan Biswas publication secretary and Ahsan Tajowar publicity secretary.
The executive members of the committee are Abdullah Al Muntakim Rahman, Tahsin Tanzim Nizam, Nishat Subah, Sadman Sakibul Haque, Prithwijit Dhar, Syed Al Farabi and Afifa Mohsina Maria.
Through DUMUNA, Dhaka University students get the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multilateral negotiation, diplomatic practice, policymaking debate and the workings of the United Nations. Every year, the association organises the Dhaka University National Model United Nations Conference (DUNMUN). There, students get the opportunity to sharpen their skills by taking part in discussions and debates on various international and contemporary issues and seeking diplomatic solutions.
