Syed Abdal Ahmed

Sayed Abdal Ahmed
সৈয়দ আবদাল আহমদ
Ahmed in 2026
Born (1962-12-28) December 28, 1962
CitizenshipBangladesh
EducationJahangirnagar University
OccupationJournalist
OrganizationPress Information Department
Known forPrincipal Information Officer (PIO) of Press Information Department

Sayed Abdal Ahmed (born 28 December 1962) is a Bangladeshi journalist, former general secretary of Jatiya Press Club,[1] and Principal Information Officer (PIO) of Press Information Department.[2][3] He was the executive editor of Amar Desh.[4][5] He served in Media Reform Commission of Muhammad Yunus-led Interim government.[6][7]

Early life

He was born on 28 November 1962 in Nasirpur village, Nasirnagar Upazila, Brahmanbaria District.[8] He studied at Shaistaganj High School and Brindaban Government College.[8] He obtained both his bachelor's and master's degrees in chemistry from Jahangirnagar University.[8] He was the campus correspondent of Dainik Bangla.[9] He was the General Secretary of Jahangirnagar University Journalists' Association from 1984 to 1985.[10]

Career

Ahmed has worked in journalism and media leadership roles in Bangladesh.[11] He was deputy press secretary of former Prime Minister and chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Khaleda Zia from 1992 to 1996.[12][8] He had worked at Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, The Daily Dinkal, Janakantha and weekly Bichitra.[8] He is a member of Bangla Academy.[9]

He has served as executive editor of Daily Amar Desh.[11] He was also elected as general secretary of Jatiya Press Club twice, from 2011 to 2012 and from 2013 to 2014.[8][4] He edits Tuntuni, a Children's monthly magazine.[9] After the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, he was appointed a member of media reform commission of Yunus Ministry led by Dr Muhammad Yunus.[13][14] The commission submitted its report in March 2025 to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.[15]

Appointment as PIO of PID

On 26 April 2026, Ministry of Public Administration appointed him as Principal Information Officer (PIO) of Press Information Department on a contractual basis.[11]

Awards and recognition

In 2025, Jahangirnagar University Journalists' Association (JUJA) honored him for his contribution to investigative journalism.[16]

References

  1. ↑ "Free media a key commitment of BNP: Swapon | News Flash". BSS. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  2. ↑ "Govt appoints Syed Abdal Ahmed as PIO". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  3. ↑ "Govt appoints Syed Abdal Ahmed as PIO". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  4. 1 2 "Journalist Abdal Ahmed appointed Bangladesh principal information officer". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  5. ↑ "PID officials welcome newly appointed Principal Information Officer Syed Abdal Ahmed with a floral bouquet at the Secretariat in the capital on Wednesday". The New Nation. 2026-04-29. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  6. ↑ "20-point media reform roadmap sets new standard for press freedom". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  7. ↑ "11-member Media Reform Commission formed". en.bonikbarta.com. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Syed Abdal Ahmed appointed PID principal information officer". The Business Standard. 2026-04-26. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  9. 1 2 3 "Syed Abdal Ahmed appointed Principal Information Officer". The Asian Age. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  10. ↑ "Ex-JUJA Secy Syed Abdal honoured for investigative journalism | News Flash". BSS. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  11. 1 2 3 "Sayed Abdal Ahmed appointed principal information officer of PID | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  12. ↑ "Syed Abdal Ahmed appointed as principal information officer". New Age (Bangladesh). Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 27 April 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  13. ↑ "Bangladesh forms 5 new commissions to drive state reforms". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  14. ↑ "Syed Abdal Ahmed appointed PID principal information officer". The Business Standard. 2026-04-26. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  15. ↑ "Govt to accomplish immediate implementable media reform proposals: CA | News Flash". BSS. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  16. ↑ "Ex-JUJA Secy Syed Abdal honoured for investigative journalism | News Flash". BSS. Retrieved 2026-08-09.
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