Farid Hossain
Farid Hossain | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 3, 1953 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | University of Dhaka (BA, MA in English Literature) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, former Press Minister |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Known for | Former bureau chief of Associated Press, Press Minister at Bangladesh High Commission, New Delhi |
Farid Hossain (born 3 April 1953) is a Bangladeshi journalist, former Bangladesh bureau chief of the Associated Press, and former diplomat.[1] He is known for his long international journalism career and tenure as Press Minister at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.[2][3] He is a founding member of United News of Bangladesh.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Hossain was born on 3 April 1953.[5] He completed his bachelor's and master's in English literature at the University of Dhaka.[5]
Career
[edit]Hossain is a veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.[5]
Hossain began his career in journalism in 1976.[5] Over the years, he worked with multiple national and international media organizations, including serving as the Bangladesh bureau chief of the Associated Press.[5] He also contributed to Time, Wion, and The Telegraph.[5][6][7] He retired from the Associated Press in 2013.[8] Julhas Alam replaced him as the Bangladesh bureau chief.[8]
In 2016, Hossain was appointed the Press Minister at the Bangladesh High Commission, New Delhi.[5] He had replaced Enamul Haque as the press secretary.[9] In 2018, the government extended his term by two years.[10] In October 2024, Hossain was made advisor editor of United News of Bangladesh, while Mahfuzur Rahman replaced him as editor of the United News of Bangladesh.[11] Shaban Mahmood succeeded him as the Press Minister at the Bangladesh High Commission, New Delhi.[12]
Hossain was actively involved in journalistic communities.[5] He served as Senior Vice President of the Jatiya Press Club, President of the Overseas Correspondents Association of Bangladesh, and President of the Commonwealth Journalists Association's Bangladesh chapter.[13][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "AP Dhaka bureau chief Farid Hossain retires". The Daily Star. 1 September 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "AP Bureau Chief retires". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Farid Hossain new press minister to New Delhi". Daily Sun. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Farid Hossain made UNB Advisory Editor; Mahfuzur Rahman joins as its Editor". The Business Standard. 2024-10-01. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Profile - Farid Hossain". www.tritiyomatra.com. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Farid Hossain". India Today. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Authors". Wion. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ a b "AP Bureau Chief Farid Hossain retires". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Farid Hossain Bangladesh minister (press) in New Delhi". The Daily Star. 2016-05-17. Archived from the original on 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Farid Hossain's appointment renewed for 2 yrs". unb.com.bd. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Farid Hossain made UNB Advisory Editor; Mahfuzur Rahman joins as its Editor". The South Asian Times | সাউথ এশিয়ান টাইমস. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Journalist Shaban Mahmood new press minister in Delhi". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh gets new leadership". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-04-29.