MA Malek (journalist)
M. A. Malek | |
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এম. এ. মালেক | |
Born | Mohammad Abdul Malek 29 November 1940 Chittagong |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupation | Journalist |
Years active | 1960–present |
Spouse | Kamrun Nahar |
Father | Abdul Khaleque |
Relatives | Mohammad Khaled (brother-in-law) |
Awards | Ekushey Padak |
M. A. Malek (Bengali: এম. এ. মালেক) is a Bangladeshi journalist who is currently the editor of Dainik Azadi, the first newspaper to be published in independent Bangladesh.[1][2] The Government of Bangladesh awarded him the Ekushey Padak in Journalism in 2022 for his significant contribution to journalism.[3][4]
Career
[edit]MA Malek has been a journalist since the publication of the Daily Azadi on September 5, 1960. He has been the editor of the daily Azadi since 2003. He is the former president of Chittagong Press Club, president of Chittagong Newspaper Council, Chittagong Editors Council, Chittagong Club and Chittagong Seniors Club.[1]
The Government of Bangladesh awarded him the Ekushey Padak in Journalism in 2022 for his significant contribution in journalism.[4][3]
Award
[edit]- Ekushey Padak- 2022
References
[edit]- ^ a b "এ সপ্তাহের সাক্ষাৎকার". BBC Bangla (in Bengali). 2015-12-04. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ "Shahnaz Rahman, Mahfuz Anam, Matiur Rahman receive top taxpayer award". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 20 December 2023. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
and Mohammad Abdul Malek, editor of the Dainik Azadi, also got recognition in the same category.
- ^ a b "Three rice scientists among 24 winners of Ekushey Padak". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ a b Report, Star (2022-02-04). "24 names unveiled for Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). Retrieved 2022-02-04.