Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) is a professional organization of journalists in Bangladesh who report on business, economy, trade, banking, finance, and development issues. It is based in Dhaka and works to improve economic journalism through professional development, training, research, and advocacy. The forum also promotes cooperation among economic journalists and encourages accurate and responsible reporting on economic affairs.
History Economic Reporters Forum was established in 1992 by a group of journalists covering economic and business news in Bangladesh. Since its founding, it has become one of the country's leading organizations for economic journalists. A. H. M. Moazzem Hossain was the founding president of ERF.
The forum regularly organizes seminars, workshops, training programs, and discussions on national and international economic issues. It also works with government agencies, financial institutions, universities, international organizations, and development partners to strengthen the skills of economic reporters.
Objectives The main objectives of the Economic Reporters Forum include:
Promoting professional standards in economic journalism. Providing training and capacity-building opportunities for journalists. Encouraging accurate, balanced, and responsible reporting on economic issues. Protecting the professional interests and rights of economic journalists. Creating a platform for discussion on national and global economic developments.
Activities The Economic Reporters Forum organizes a wide range of activities, including:
Training workshops on economic and financial reporting. Seminars and round-table discussions on public policy and the economy. Press briefings with government officials, economists, and business leaders. Research and publication on journalism and economic issues. Networking events for journalists and media professionals.
The forum also hosts dialogue sessions with policymakers, business organizations, banks, and international agencies to improve public understanding of economic issues.
Membership Membership of the Economic Reporters Forum is generally open to professional journalists who regularly report on economic, business, financial, trade, banking, or development news for newspapers, television, radio, online news portals, and news agencies. Members elect the forum's executive committee through regular elections.
Governance The forum is managed by an elected executive committee headed by a president and a general secretary. Other elected members assist in carrying out the organization's activities and implementing its programs.
Executive committee + Executive Committee 2025-26 Office Name Affiliation President Doulot Akter Mala Special Correspondent, The Financial Express Vice President Md. Ashraful Islam Special Correspondent, Daily Naya Diganto General Secretary Abul Kashem Special Correspondent, The Business Standard Assistant General Secretary Manik Muntasir Senior Reporter, Bangladesh Pratidin Finance Secretary Md. Aminul Islam Special Correspondent, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) ICT & Training Secretary Sk. Shafayat Hossain Chief Reporter, Daily Share Biz Executive Member ASM Moinul Haque Special Correspondent, New Age Executive Member Kayes Mohammad Sohel Freelance journalist Executive Member Md. Jakir Hussain Senior Reporter, The Ajkaler Khabor Executive Member Ibrahim Hossain (Ovi) Chief Reporter, Jagonews24.com
See also Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists Dhaka Reporters Unity National Press Club (Bangladesh)
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