Dhaka, Mar 15 (V7N) — Mahbub Morshed, Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), has resigned from his position, sources said, several months before the end of his two-year term.

A source familiar with the matter told media outlets that Mahbub Morshed resigned a few days ago. The BSS website now reflects that his name has been removed from the positions of Managing Director and Chief Editor.

Morshed was appointed to the dual role for a two-year term by the recently former caretaker government on August 18, 2024, following the July popular uprising that led to the fall of the Awami League government. His resignation comes before the completion of this contractual term.

Earlier, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting formed a four-member committee to investigate allegations of corruption against him. The committee, established on February 19, was instructed to submit a full report along with recommendations by February 25.

On the same day, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon told journalists, “What has happened at BSS is unfortunate. BSS is a government news agency, and there is a formal procedure for appointments and removals. The government will consider all matters within this framework. The regrettable incidents will be addressed in accordance with relevant rules and regulations.”

Prior to his resignation, a protest occurred at BSS headquarters in Paltan, Dhaka. A group of the agency’s journalists and staff declared Mahbub Morshed “unwelcome” in the office, prompting him to leave the premises.

Following the incident, Morshed posted on social media claiming that pressure had been applied through a coordinated campaign to force his removal from the agency.

The resignation adds to ongoing debates about governance and accountability within state-owned media institutions in Bangladesh. BSS officials have not yet announced a successor for the roles of Managing Director and Chief Editor.

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