Published : 20 Feb 2026, 02:05 AM
Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 03:22 PM
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has formed a four-strong committee to investigate corruption allegations against Mahbub Morshed, the managing director and chief editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).
The committee was constituted to ensure a transparent, and fair review of the corruption allegations raised in the media against Morshed, according to a media release issued on Thursday.
An additional secretary (Grade-1) of the ministry will lead the investigation.
The committee has been given until Feb 25 to submit a report.
Earlier on Wednesday afternoon, Morshed left the organisation’s headquarters in Purana Paltan following protests by journalists and staff.
A section of employees declared him “unwelcome” in the government-run news agency.
Morshed, who was appointed MD and chief editor by the interim government for a two-year term in August 2024 after the July Uprising, accused the staff of creating a “mob” to pressure his removal instead of following proper contractual procedures.
In a Facebook post, he wrote: “There are recognised procedures to cancel a contract or remove someone. Why create a mob, attack, and lock the office instead?”
