After being closed by government order for over one and a half years, The Daily Dinkal has announced its decision to resume publication starting September 1, 2024.
The announcement was made during a meeting at the newspaper’s office in Tejgaon on Thursday, attended by journalists, officials, and staff members.
Managing Editor Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, Adviser Ad Ahmed Azam Khan, Special Reporter Atiqur Rahman Ruman, and Barrister Ragib Rouf Chowdhury, among others, spoke about the newspaper's future at the meeting.
The date chosen for the resumption, September 1, coincides with the founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), a significant day for the publication known for its association with the party.
A temporary permit for the paper’s publication was granted by Dhaka’s Deputy Commissioner Anisur Rahman on August 11, facilitating the newspaper’s return to print.
The Daily Dinkal first began its journey on September 1, 1988. In December 2022, Dhaka’s then District Magistrate, Mohammad Mominur Rahman, had canceled the newspaper’s declaration and printing notification under government directives. The Daily Dinkal’s authorities had appealed against this decision to the Bangladesh Press Council, but their appeal was rejected on February 19, 2023, leading to a halt in publication.