Faruk Wasif
Faruk Wasif | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 September 1975 Bogra District, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | Jahangirnagar University |
| Occupation | Journalism |
| Employer | Director General |
| Organization | Press Institute of Bangladesh |
| Known for | Journalist |
Faruk Wasif (born 22 September 1975) is a Bangladeshi journalist, author and poet who has served as the Director General of the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) since his appointment in September 2024.[1][2] He has worked as an editor and senior journalist at several leading Bangladeshi newspapers and is known for his writing on media, society and contemporary affairs.[3]
Early life and education
He was born on 22 September 1975 at Bogra District. He complete his honor's and master from Jahangirnagar University.[4]
Career
Faruk Wasif built his career in print journalism and editorial work. Before his appointment to PIB, he worked in senior editorial roles; multiple reports identify him with the Daily Samakal as a planning editor.[5] Before that He worked as Assistent Editor of Prothom Alo from 2008-2021, Executive Editor of Protichinta Journal from 2022-2023.[6] He has also been associated with other national publications during his journalistic career and is active as a writer and poet. He was appointed Director General of the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) in a gazette notification issued by the government on 18 September 2024; the appointment was reported as a two-year term. He succeeded Zafar Wazed in the post.[7][8]
Published Book
- Joruri Obashtar Amalnama, 2009 (জরুরি অবস্থার আমলনামা, শুদ্ধস্বর, ২০০৯)
- Itihaser Karun Kothin Cayapother Dine, 2011 (ইতিহাসের করুণ কঠিন ছায়াপাতের দিনে, শুদ্ধস্বর, ২০১১)
- Saddamer Sesh Jobanbondhi, 2013 (সাদ্দামের শেষ জবানবন্দি, প্রথমা প্রকাশনী, ২০১৩)[9]
- Jol Joba Joytun, 2015 (জল জবা জয়তুন, আগামী প্রকাশন, ২০১৫)[10]
- Basonar Rajniti, Kalpanar Shima, 2016 (বাসনার রাজনীতি, কল্পনার সীমা [আগামী প্রকাশনী, ২০১৬])
- Bishmoroner Chabuk, 2018 (বিস্মরণের চাবুক [আগামী প্রকাশন, ২০১৮])
- Jibonanander Mayabastab, 2018 (জীবনানন্দের মায়াবাস্তব [আগামী প্রকাশনী, ২০১৮])[11]
- Tomoha Pathor, 2019 (তমোহা পাথর [প্রথমা, ২০১৯])
Writing and other work
In addition to his newspaper career, Faruk Wasif is described in several profiles as an author and poet.[12] He has written essays and opinion pieces on political and social topics; he has also been recorded as taking part in public literary and civic activities.[13][14]
References
- ^ bdnews24.com. "Faruk Wasif named PIB director general, Abdullah new MD of Journalist Welfare Trust". New leadership at PIB, Journalist Welfare Trust. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Journalists' protection law still stalled despite pledges from advisers". Jagonews24.com. 17 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "প্রেস ইনস্টিটিউট বাংলাদেশ (পিআইবি)". pib.gov.bd. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
- ^ "Journalist Faruque Wasif made PIB director general". The Business Standard. 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
- ^ "Faruk Wasif appointed as PIB DG".
- ^ "ফারুক ওয়াসিফ | প্রথম আলো". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ "Journalist Faruk Wasif appointed PIB director general". Daily New Age. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ "Journalism silenced over past 15 years: PIB DG | Others". BSS. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
- ^ "Saddamer-shesh-jobanbondhi-markin-goindhader-mukhomukhi". Rokomari. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ "জল জবা জয়তুন - ফারুক ওয়াসিফ". www.rokomari.com. Archived from the original on 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
- ^ "জীবনানন্দের মায়াবাস্তব - ফারুক ওয়াসিফ". www.rokomari.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
- ^ "The Wire: The Wire News India, Latest News,News from India, Politics, External Affairs, Science, Economics, Gender and Culture". thewire.in. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ "Info Adviser calls for media self-criticism over past 15 years role | News". BSS. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
- ^ "Faruk Wasif". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2026-01-19.