Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- The government has appointed noted Nazrul researcher, poet and daily Jugantor editor Abdul Hye Sikder as Chairman of the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) board of directors, forming a 12-member board for a three-year term.

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry announced the formation of the new board in a notification issued on Monday, citing Sections 7 and 8 of the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha Act, 2018.

According to the notification, the board has been constituted to ensure the smooth management and administration of the national news agency. Its activities will begin on the date the order was issued.

The board will discharge its responsibilities in accordance with Section 6 of the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangs...