Akhon Samoy
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Akhon Samoy is a Bengali language
newspaper
published from New York
, USA since 2000. The paper's theme, as printed in the upper left-hand corner of the editorial page, is "A New Millennium newsweekly" is organized into sections: News, Opinions, International, Literature, Arts, Science, Sports, Health, Women's page, Features and Week's news.
, a journalist from Bangladesh
is the founder editor of weekly Akhon Samoy , is the Senior Vice President of "USA-Bangladesh Press Club" . Kazi worked in Radio Pakistan, chief reporter of the Daily Sangram
, editor
of the weekly Sramik Barta and was imprisoned by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
's BAKSAL
government for a courageous report published in 1975 .
's political and social issues. It also worked for the expatriate Bangladeshi living in United States
, especially, social issues, immigration
issues and other community news are published objectively. "Akhon Samoy" has received "Best Objective Journalism Award" by "Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America-FOBANA", Toronto, Canada.
Bengali language
Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script...
newspaper
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
published from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, USA since 2000. The paper's theme, as printed in the upper left-hand corner of the editorial page, is "A New Millennium newsweekly" is organized into sections: News, Opinions, International, Literature, Arts, Science, Sports, Health, Women's page, Features and Week's news.
History
The newspaper was founded on 1 January 2000, commemorating the 3rd millennium. Initially it was a monthly newspaper and then it was published in weekly basis from November 2000.Editor
Kazi Shamsul HoqueKazi Shamsul Hoque
Kazi Shamsul Hoque is a Bangladeshi journalist and the founding editor of Akhon Samoy and Senior Vice President of "USA-Bangladesh Press Club", New York.- Career :...
, a journalist from Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
is the founder editor of weekly Akhon Samoy , is the Senior Vice President of "USA-Bangladesh Press Club" . Kazi worked in Radio Pakistan, chief reporter of the Daily Sangram
The Daily Sangram
is a Bengali language daily newspaper published from Dhaka, Bangladesh. The name of the editor is Mohammad Abul Asad, who is also the writer of the series Symum. The Daily Sangram publishes Bangladesh and International news as well as local and regional perspectives...
, editor
Editor in chief
An editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
of the weekly Sramik Barta and was imprisoned by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was a Bengali nationalist politician and the founder of Bangladesh. He headed the Awami League, served as the first President of Bangladesh and later became its Prime Minister. He headed the Awami League, served as the first President of Bangladesh and later became its...
's BAKSAL
BAKSAL
The Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League was a political amalgmation of the Awami League with the Krishak Sramik Party that supported President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in governing Bangladesh...
government for a courageous report published in 1975 .
Speciality and Awards
"Akhon Samoy" is famous for its bold and outspoken role about the BangladeshBangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
's political and social issues. It also worked for the expatriate Bangladeshi living in United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, especially, social issues, immigration
Immigration
Immigration is the act of foreigners passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence...
issues and other community news are published objectively. "Akhon Samoy" has received "Best Objective Journalism Award" by "Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America-FOBANA", Toronto, Canada.