Shafiqul Alam is a Bangladeshi journalist who currently serves as the press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus. He was appointed to this position in August 2024.[1][2][3]
Shafiqul Alam | |
|---|---|
| শফিকুল আলম | |
 Alam in 2024 | |
| Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser | |
| Assumed office 13 August 2024 | |
| President | Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Chief Adviser | Muhammad Yunus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Profession | Journalist |
Early life and education
editShafiqul Alam completed his secondary education at Dhaka's Motijheel Government Boys' High School and his higher secondary education at Notre Dame College. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree from the University of Dhaka.[1][4]
Career
editShafiqul Alam began his career in the field of sports journalism, where he spent seven and a half years working with The Bangladesh Observer. He then transitioned to business journalism, joining The Financial Express for two and a half years. On January 14, 2005, he joined Agence France-Presse (AFP) as a correspondent. During his two-decade tenure at AFP, he served as a correspondent for the first seven years before being promoted to the position of bureau chief for Bangladesh in 2012, a role he held until his appointment as press secretary.[5]
Appointment as press secretary
editIn August 2024, Shafiqul Alam was appointed as the press secretary to the chief adviser of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus. His appointment was confirmed through a gazette notification by the Ministry of Public Administration. The role carries the status of a secretary, and Shafiqul Alam will receive a monthly salary of 78,000 BDT along with other government benefits. His tenure is expected to last for the duration of the chief adviser's term or as long as he satisfies the requirements of the role.[4][6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Shafiqul Alam appointed chief adviser's press secretary". The Business Standard. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ "Shafiqul Alam press secretary of chief adviser". The Daily Star. 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ "Shafiqul Alam appointed as press secretary to Chief Advisor". Bonik Barta. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ a b "Shafiqul Alam appointed Press Secretary to Chief Adviser". Dhaka Tribune. 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Shafiqul Alam | BJIM | AFP Dhaka". BJIM. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ "Shafiqul Alam appointed as press secretary of CA Yunus". UNB. Retrieved 2024-08-14.