Former Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam Joins ‘The Daily Wada’ as Editor

In a verified Facebook post today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the veteran journalist confirmed his appointment as the Editor of ‘The Daily Wada’, an upcoming news publication.

Alam expressed his enthusiasm for returning to his roots in journalism and requested prayers and well-wishes from the public for this new chapter. His transition comes just a day after the swearing-in of the new elected government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, which marked the formal conclusion of the interim administration's term. Prior to his government role, Shafiqul Alam served as the Bangladesh Bureau Chief for the international news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) for nearly two decades.