Abul Kalam Azad | |
|---|---|
| MD and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha | |
| Assumed office 3 February 2014 | |
| Press Secretary to the Prime Minister | |
| In office 2009 – 27 January 2014 | |
| Succeeded by | AKM Shamim Chowdhury |
| Preceded by | Syed Fahim Munaim |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Dhaka University |
| Occupation | journalist |
Abul Kalam Azad is a Bangladeshi journalist who is the incumbent Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), state-run national news agency of Bangladesh.[1] Prior to his appointment at BSS, Azad worked as the Press Secretary to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Early life
Azad was born in Haridia village at Lohajang Upazila in Munshiganj District.[2] His father's name is Habibur Rahman Sikder. After graduating from Dhaka University, he received a diploma in 'advanced journalism' from Moscow.[1] While studying at Dhaka University, he was a member of the central committee of Bangladesh Chhatra League. During the 1969 Mass uprising in East Pakistan, he was Dhaka divisional treasurer of the Sarbadaliya Chhatra Sangram Parishad.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Managing Director and Chief Editor's Profile". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ↑ আবুল কালাম আজাদ বাসস’র ব্যবস্থাপনা পরিচালক. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 20 November 2019.