Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today nominated State Minister Yeaser Khan Chowdhury as the new chairman of Bangladesh Journalist Welfare Trust in its 39th board meeting held on Circuit House Road in Dhaka. Photo : PIDDHAKA, Feb 23, 2026 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today nominated State Minister Yeaser Khan Chowdhury as the new chairman of Bangladesh Journalist Welfare Trust in its 39th board meeting. State Minister Yeaser Khan, Trust Vice Chairman and Information and Broadcasting Secretary Mahbuba Farjana, member and Chief Information Officer Md. After the meeting, the minister and the state minister distributed scholarship cheques among 402 meritorious children of journalist families at a ceremony at the auditorium of the Tathya Bhaban, organized by the Bangladesh Journalist Welfare Trust. State Minister Yeaser Khan said in line with his electoral commitments, he would establish a press club complex in his constituency and form a special fund for journalists' welfare.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 23, 2026 22:07 UTC