Minister of Information and Broadcasting (Bangladesh)

The minister of information and broadcasting of Bangladesh serves as the head of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting within the government of Bangladesh.^[1][2] The ministry oversees the government's press and broadcasting functions, managing and regulating the dissemination of information.^[3]

Style

• The Honourable (formal)
• His Excellency (diplomatic)

TypeCabinet minister

Member of

• Cabinet
• National Committee on Security Affairs

Reports toPrime minister of Bangladesh

Quick facts People's Republic of Bangladesh, Style ...

People's Republic of Bangladesh Minister of Information and Broadcasting
বাংলাদেশের তথ্য ও সম্প্রচার মন্ত্রী
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Incumbent Zahir Uddin Swapan since 17 February 2026
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Style	The Honourable (formal) His Excellency (diplomatic)
Type	Cabinet minister
Member of	Cabinet National Committee on Security Affairs
Reports to	Prime minister of Bangladesh
Seat	Bangladesh Secretariat
Nominator	Prime minister of Bangladesh
Appointer	President of Bangladesh on the advice of the Prime minister of Bangladesh
Term length	Interim or the prime minister's pleasure
Formation	16 December 1971; 54 years ago (16 December 1971)
Salary	৳245000 (US$2,000) per month (incl. allowances)
Website	www.moi.gov.bd

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Additionally, the Bangladesh Film Certification Board, operating under the ministry, is tasked with regulating the screening of motion pictures within the country.^[4]