Minister of Information and Broadcasting (Bangladesh)

People's Republic of Bangladesh
Minister of Information and Broadcasting
বাংলাদেশের তথ্য ও সম্প্রচার মন্ত্রী
since 17 February 2026
Style
TypeCabinet minister
Member of
Reports toPrime minister of Bangladesh
SeatBangladesh Secretariat
NominatorPrime minister of Bangladesh
AppointerPresident of Bangladesh
on the advice of the Prime minister of Bangladesh
Term lengthInterim or the
prime minister's pleasure
Formation16 December 1971 (16 December 1971)
Salary245000 (US$2,000)
per month
(incl. allowances)
Websitewww.moi.gov.bd

The minister of information and broadcasting of Bangladesh serves as the head of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting within the government of Bangladesh.[1][2] The ministry oversees the government's press and broadcasting functions, managing and regulating the dissemination of information.[3]

Additionally, the Bangladesh Film Certification Board, operating under the ministry, is tasked with regulating the screening of motion pictures within the country.[4]

List of ministers, advisers and state ministers

References

  1. ^ "Ministry of Information (Bangladesh)". Archived from the original on 8 February 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)". Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh Film Censor Board". Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Mohammad Ali Arafat". Bangladesh Parliament. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024.