DHAKA, Aug 15, 2024 (BSS) - Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) today congratulated Shafiqul Alam on his appointment as press secretary to chief adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus.

The journalists' body extended its congratulation to him in a statement.

On August 13 last, Shafiqul Alam, Bangladesh bureau chief of international news agency AFP, was appointed as the press secretary to the chief advisor to the interim government.

Earlier, he served the ERF as its vice-present. The ERF wished his success and sought sound health.