Abdus Salam (editor)
Abdus Salam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 August 1910 South Dharmapur, British India |
| Died | 13 February 1977 (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Abdus Salam (
The Pakistan Observer, which was renamed The Bangladesh Observer after the liberation of Bangladesh.[1]
Early life
Salam was born on 2 August 1910 in South Dharmapur,
Feni College, he served in many government departments during the British and Pakistan period, including Income Tax, Civil Supplies and Audit but left government service in 1949.[2]
Career
Salam was the editor of The Pakistan Observer was lifted. Salam won a seat in the provincial parliament in the general elections from Feni North constituency as a candidate of United Front.[2] On 18 December 1971, after the Bangladesh Liberation War, the paper was renamed The Observer and on 26 December 1971 was renamed to The Bangladesh Observer . On 15 March 1972 he published the article called The Supreme Test after the paper was nationalized in January 1972. He was replaced as editor by the government with Obaidul Haq.[3] He was awarded an Ekushey Padak when it was first introduced in 1976.[2]
Death
Salam died of a massive heart attack on 13 February 1977.[2]
References
- ^ Haque, Syed Badrul. "Abdus Salam In Remembrance". The Daily Star. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- ^ OL 30677644M. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh Observer, The". Banglapedia. Retrieved 27 October 2017.