Faruk Wasif
Faruk Wasif 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. 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.
Early life and education
He was born on 22 September 1975 at Bogra District. He complete his honor's and master from Jahangirnagar University.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. Before that He worked as Assistent Editor of Prothom Alo from 2008-2021, Executive Editor of Protichinta Journal from 2022-2023. 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 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.Published Book
- Joruri Obashtar Amalnama, 2009
- Itihaser Karun Kothin Cayapother Dine, 2011
- Saddamer Sesh Jobanbondhi, 2013
- Jol Joba Joytun, 2015
- Basonar Rajniti, Kalpanar Shima, 2016
- Bishmoroner Chabuk, 2018
- Jibonanander Mayabastab, 2018
- Tomoha Pathor, 2019