Zafar Wazed Explained

Zafar Wazed
Native Name:জাফর ওয়াজেদ
Native Name Lang:bn
Office:Director General of PIB
Term Start:21 April 2019
Predecessor:Shah Alamgir[1]
Birth Place:Comilla
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Alma Mater:University of Dhaka
Awards:Ekushey Padak (2020)
Spouse:Dilshan
Children:2

Ali Wazed Zafar (known as Zafar Wazed) is a Bangladeshi journalist. He is the incumbent Director General of the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB). In recognition of his contribution to journalism, the government of Bangladesh awarded him the country's second highest civilian award Ekushey Padak in 2020.[2]

Zafar was born at Daudkandi in Cumilla.[3] He graduated from the University of Dhaka and became involved in journalism.[3] He served as the literary affairs secretary of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU).[3] On 27 April 2019, the government of Bangladesh appointed him as the director general of the Press Institute of Bangladesh.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Unethical promotion raises healthcare cost. The Daily Star. 28 October 2016. 25 October 2016.
  2. News: 20 individuals, one organisation to receive Ekushey Padak 2020 . The Daily Star . 5 February 2020 . en . 5 February 2020.
  3. News: bn:একুশে পদক পেলেন সাংবাদিক জাফর ওয়াজেদ . https://www.kalerkantho.com/online/national/2020/02/05/871150 . Kaler Kantho . 7 February 2020 . bn.
  4. Web site: Zafar Wazed . PIB . 7 February 2020.