Abu Abdullah M Saleh appointed Prime Minister’s Press Secretary

Abu Abdullah M Saleh has been appointed as Press Secretary to the Prime Minister on a contractual basis.

The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification on Wednesday (18 February), confirming his appointment equivalent to the rank of a secretary.

According to the notification, Saleh’s appointment will take effect from the date of his joining and will continue for the tenure of the Prime Minister or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.

The appointment has been made on condition that he must relinquish any professional, business or employment ties with any government, semi-government or private institution or organisation prior to assuming the post, the notification said.

He will receive a salary equivalent to that of a government secretary, fixed at Tk78,000.

The notification further stated that other terms and conditions of his appointment will be determined by a formal contract.