About Abul Kalam Azad
Abul Kalam Azad was a journalist.
Abul Kalam Azad is a Bangladeshi journalist and former Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), state-run national news agency of Bangladesh. 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. His father's name is Habibur Rahman Sikder. After graduating from Dhaka University, he received a diploma in 'advanced journalism' from Moscow. 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.
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Who was Abul Kalam Azad?
Bangladeshi journalist
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Abul Kalam Azad was born in Lohajang Upazila.
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Abul Kalam Azad was a journalist.
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