AKM Shamim Chowdhury is a Bangladeshi journalist. He served as the press secretary to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 3 June 2014 to 14 June 2015.[1]
AKM Shamim Chowdhury | |
|---|---|
| Press Secretary to the Prime Minister | |
| In office 3 June 2014 – 14 June 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Abul Kalam Azad |
| Succeeded by | Ihsanul Karim |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Dhaka University |
| Occupation | journalist |
Prior to his appointment in the Prime Minister's Office, Chowdhury served as the director general of the Department of Films and Publications, Press Institute of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Film Archive and National Institute of Mass Communication.[2][1] He also served as principal information officer under the Press Information Department.
Early life
editChowdhury was born in Narayanganj. He received his master's degree in political science from the University of Dhaka.[1] He joined the government service under information cadre through Bangladesh Civil Service Examination in 1982.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Shamim made PM's press secretary". The Daily Star. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ "Shamim Chowdhury made new PIO". archive.newagebd.net. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ "AKM Shamim Chowdhury made PIO". www.observerbd.com. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
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