, Feb. 24 -- Former secretary Md Sarwar Alam has been reappointed as Press Secretary to the President on a contractual basis for one year.

The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday.

The appointment has been made under Section 49 of the Government Service Act, 2018 on condition that he severs ties with any other profession, business or employment with government, semi-government or private organisations, said the notification.

His contractual tenure will take effect from the date of joining.

Earlier, on December 23, 2024, Sarwar Alam, a former joint secretary, was appointed as Press Secretary to President Mohammad Shahabuddin for two years on contract with the rank of secretary.

However, he ...