About Ali Wazed Zafar
Ali Wazed Zafar was a Bangladeshi journalist.
Ali Wazed Zafar (known as Zafar Wazed) is a Bangladeshi journalist. He is former 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.
Zafar was born at Daudkandi in Cumilla. He graduated from the University of Dhaka and became involved in journalism.
In 2020, Zafar was awarded the Ekushey Padak in Journalism.
Following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government his press accreditations were revoked by the new interim government in October 2024.
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Who was Ali Wazed Zafar?
Ekushey Padak award recipient
When was Ali Wazed Zafar born?
Ali Wazed Zafar was born in Cumilla.
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Ali Wazed Zafar was a journalist.
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Ali Wazed Zafar was Bangladeshi.
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