SM Abdur Rahman Appointed Director General of Mass Communication

SM Abdur Rahman has officially taken on a new leadership role in Bangladesh, having been appointed as the acting Director General of the Mass Communication Department. The official announcement regarding his new assignment was confirmed through a notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday, September 6.

As an experienced civil servant, SM Abdur Rahman belongs to the 20th batch of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), specifically within the Information-General cadre. His extensive career in government service includes several notable prior assignments within the country's information and media administration sectors.

Before stepping into his current role at the Mass Communication Department, SM Abdur Rahman served in another significant administrative capacity as the Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board. His background in various cultural and information-related departments highlights his long-standing involvement with state media and regulatory bodies.

The latest administrative transition underscores ongoing developments within Bangladesh's information sector. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which oversees multiple entities including the Press Information Department and the Mass Communication Department, formalized the appointment through its September 6 circular.

Further details regarding his official responsibilities and priorities in the new office are expected to be outlined by the department as he assumes his duties. The Mass Communication Department operates under the umbrella of the government to disseminate information and engage with the public across the nation.