Summary
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.
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 |
Early life edit
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]
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