Ataus Samad

Ataus Samad (16 November 1937 – 26 September 2012) was a Bangladeshi journalist.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1992 by the Government of Bangladesh.

Ataus Samad
Born(1937-11-16)16 November 1937
Shaterdaria, Kishoreganj District, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died26 September 2012(2012-09-26) (aged 74)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Resting placeAzimpur Graveyard
AwardsEkushey Padak

Early life and education

Samad was born November 16, 1937 in Kishoreganj District. He earned Post graduation degree from University of Dhaka in 1959. He worked at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) for a long time.

Career

Samad started his journalism career in 1959. He was the chief reporter of the Pakistan Observer from 1965 to 1969. He was the general secretary of the East Pakistan Union of Journalists from 1969 to 1970.[1] Between 1982 and 1994, Samad was the special correspondent of BBC in Dhaka. He was also a special correspondent of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) in New Delhi during 1972 to 1976.[1] He served as the advisory editor of the daily Amar Desh. At the same time he was the editor of Weekly Ekhon. Later, he also served as the chief executive of the television channel NTV for some time. Besides, he worked as a part-time teacher of the University of Dhaka for a long time. He was imprisoned for his reporting in BBC during the presidency of Hussain Mohammad Ershad.[2]

Personal life

Samad was married to Renu. Together they had two daughters and one son, Samia, Nayeema, and Ashequs.[3]

References
  1. "Ataus Samad passes away". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  2. সাংবাদিক আতাউস সামাদ আর নেই [Ataus Samad is no more]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 26 October 2009.
  3. Fayza Haq (September 29, 2012). "Ataus Samad: A life defined by fearlessness". The Daily Star.
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