Faisal Mahmud

Faisal Mahmud is a Bangladeshi journalist and the former press minister at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. He was appointed during the interim government of Muhammad Yunus and had a tenure in between November 2024 and February 2026.

Early life and education Faisal's father, Md Alee Murtuza is a former vice-chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He is also the nephew of Amanullah Mohammad Asaduzzaman, a martyr of the 1969 Mass Uprising in East Pakistan.

Career Faisal began his professional life in the information technology sector before switching to journalism. He has worked for several Bangladesh‑based English‑language media organizations. Over time, he has developed a strong portfolio in international journalism, covering issues in Bangladesh for major global outlets. He served as the editor of the English version of the online news platform Bangla Outlook. He is also associated with the platform for Bangladeshi journalists working in international media, Bangladeshi Journalists in International Media (BJIM), having served as its member‑secretary.

As a freelancer and international correspondent, Faisal has reported on Bangladesh for outlets such as Al Jazeera, Nikkei Asia, and Anadolu Agency. His articles and reports have also appeared in publications such as Asia Times, The New Humanitarian, Rest of World, The Wire, Scroll.in, Voice of America, and The Diplomat.

Appointment as press minister in New Delhi On 24 November 2024, the government of Bangladesh appointed Mahmud as press minister at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. The appointment is on a two‑year contractual basis, and as per the official notification, he was required to relinquish any other professional or organizational affiliations.

Awards and honours Faisal Mahmud has earned international recognition with two major journalism awards. He was honored at the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) Awards in 2023 for a feature on how a YouTube channel is transforming life in a remote Bangladeshi village, which won in the Arts, Culture, and Lifestyle category. In addition, his business reporting for Nikkei Asia received the prestigious SABEW Best in Business Award in 2024.