Abul Kalam Azad quits Times of Bangladesh, citing editorial interference

M Abul Kalam Azad has resigned as acting editor of the Daily Times of Bangladesh, citing growing interference in editorial affairs and concerns over professional integrity.

Azad confirmed that he stepped down on the night of November 3 with immediate effect, months after taking charge of the newspaper's editorial operations.

Talking with Daily Waadaa, he said he had always placed professional integrity and personal dignity above everything else.

Sources at the newspaper said Azad's resignation followed increasing interference in editorial decisions and what they described as an unhealthy working environment.

Azad joined the newspaper in June 2025 as editor, special affairs, and played a central role in assembling its newsroom team and overseeing editorial operations.

He was appointed acting editor in May 2026 and had been expected to take over as full editor in November.

During his tenure, the newspaper attracted reader attention through its reporting and distinctive coverage.

However, disagreements over editorial independence and the working environment reportedly prompted him to leave before assuming the top editorial position.

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