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Monir Haidar

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Monir Haidar
Haidar in 2024
Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Consensus Building
Assumed office
6 February 2025
Chief AdviserMuhammad Yunus
Personal details
NationalityBangladeshi
Political partyIndependent
ProfessionJournalist, Writer, Political Analyst
Websitehttps://monirhaidar.com/

Monir Haidar is a Bangladeshi journalist, writer and political analyst.[1][2] He is currently serving as the special assistant to the chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, in Bangladesh’s interim government with the rank of senior secretary.[3][4]

Early life

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Monir Haidar is a resident of Meherpur District, specifically from the Islamnagar village in the Meherpur Sadar Upazila.[5]

Professionally, he is engaged in journalism and media-related work. However, on a personal level, he actively participates in discussions and analysis related to civil rights and political affairs. He is a resident from the United States.[citation needed]

Career

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Monir Haidar has been in journalism for nearly three decades. He has worked with newspapers such as Dainik Purbokone, Bhorer Kagoj, Janakantha, Jaijaidin, Ittefaq, and Manabzamin.[6] Currently, he is serving as an advisor at the television channel BanglaVision.[7] Additionally, he is well known as a political commentator.[8]

In March 2012, Haider expressed concern over a contempt of court rule against Asif Nazrul.[9]

On February 5, 2024, he was appointed as the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, with the rank of senior secretary. The appointment was officially announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration.[10] He will be responsible for liaising and maintaining communication with various political parties and groups to build national consensus on behalf of the chief adviser.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ "Journalist Monir Haider appointed as special assistant to CA". The Daily Star. 2025-02-06. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  2. ^ "Journalist Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  3. ^ Alo, Prothom (2025-02-06). "Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  4. ^ "Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". www.kalerkantho.com. 2025-02-06. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  5. ^ A, Admin (2025-02-06). "Monir Haidar from Meherpur appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". Meherpur Pratidin. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  6. ^ "Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". Manabzamin. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  7. ^ bvnews24.com. "Journalist Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". BVNEWS24 || BVNews24. Retrieved 2025-02-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Deshkal, Shampratik. "Journalist Monir Haider Appointed Special Assistant To CA". Shampratik Deshkal. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  9. ^ "Concern over HC rule on Asif Nazrul". The Daily Star. 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  10. ^ BanglaNews24.com (2025-02-06). "Journalist Monir Haider appointed special assistant to CA". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-02-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ Emon, Mahmudul Hasan; Television, Jamuna (2025-02-06). "Journalist Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". Jamuna Television. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  12. ^ "Journalist Monir Haider appointed special assistant to chief adviser". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-02-06.