On Monday, the Ministry of Information ordered the formation of a new governing board of PIB headed by Abed Khan. The post fell vacant after the death of the previous PIB Chairman and daily Samakal Editor Golam Sarwar on Aug 13 last year. Abed Khan has edited the daily Bhorer Kagoj, daily Jugantor and daily Samakal at different times in his career. He was also the chief executive officer of ATN News and the executive editor of Ekushey Television. The director general of PIB will serve as a member secretary of the board.

Source: bd News24 March 12, 2019 09:11 UTC