Monir Haidar
Monir Haidar | |
|---|---|
Haidar in 2024 | |
| Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Consensus Building | |
| Assumed office 6 February 2025 | |
| Chief Adviser | Muhammad Yunus |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Independent |
| Profession | Journalist, Writer, Political Analyst |
| Website | https://monirhaidar.com/ |
Monir Haidar is a Bangladeshi journalist, writer and political analyst.[1][2] He is currently serving as the special assistant to the chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, in Bangladesh’s interim government with the rank of senior secretary.[3][4]
Early life
Monir Haidar is a resident of Meherpur District, specifically from the Islamnagar village in the Meherpur Sadar Upazila.[5]
Professionally, he is engaged in journalism and media-related work. However, on a personal level, he actively participates in discussions and analysis related to civil rights and political affairs. He is a resident from the United States.
Career
Monir Haidar has been in journalism for nearly three decades. He has worked with newspapers such as Dainik Purbokone, Bhorer Kagoj, Janakantha, Jaijaidin, Ittefaq, and Manabzamin.[6] Currently, he is serving as an advisor at the television channel BanglaVision.[7] Additionally, he is well known as a political commentator.[8]
In March 2012, Haider expressed concern over a contempt of court rule against Asif Nazrul.[9]
On February 5, 2024, he was appointed as the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, with the rank of senior secretary. The appointment was officially announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration.[10] He will be responsible for liaising and maintaining communication with various political parties and groups to build national consensus on behalf of the chief adviser.[11][12]
References
- ^ "Journalist Monir Haider appointed as special assistant to CA". The Daily Star. 2025-02-06. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Journalist Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ Alo, Prothom (2025-02-06). "Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". www.kalerkantho.com. 2025-02-06. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ A, Admin (2025-02-06). "Monir Haidar from Meherpur appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". Meherpur Pratidin. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". Manabzamin. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ bvnews24.com. "Journalist Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". BVNEWS24 || BVNews24. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Deshkal, Shampratik. "Journalist Monir Haider Appointed Special Assistant To CA". Shampratik Deshkal. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Concern over HC rule on Asif Nazrul". The Daily Star. 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ BanglaNews24.com (2025-02-06). "Journalist Monir Haider appointed special assistant to CA". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Emon, Mahmudul Hasan; Television, Jamuna (2025-02-06). "Journalist Monir Haidar appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser". Jamuna Television. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Journalist Monir Haider appointed special assistant to chief adviser". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-02-06.