Faruk Wasif
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Faruk Wasif | |
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| Born | 22 September 1975 Bogra District, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | Jahangirnagar University |
| Occupation | Journalism |
| Employer | Director General |
| Organization | Press Institute of Bangladesh |
| Known for | Journalist |
Faruk Wasif (born 22 September 1975) is a Bangladeshi journalist, author and poet who has served as the Director General of the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) since his appointment in September 2024.[1][2] He has worked as an editor and senior journalist at several leading Bangladeshi newspapers and is known for his writing on media, society and contemporary affairs.[3]
He was born on 22 September 1975 at Bogra District. He complete his honor's and master from Jahangirnagar University.[4]
Career
Faruk Wasif built his career in print journalism and editorial work. Before his appointment to PIB, he worked in senior editorial roles; multiple reports identify him with the Daily Samakal as a planning editor.[5] Before that He worked as Assistent Editor of Prothom Alo from 2008-2021, Executive Editor of Protichinta Journal from 2022-2023.[6] He has also been associated with other national publications during his journalistic career and is active as a writer and poet. He was appointed Director General of the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) in a gazette notification issued by the government on 18 September 2024; the appointment was reported as a two-year term. He succeeded Zafar Wazed in the post.[7][8]