Former adviser to the interim government Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has joined the National Citizens Party (NCP) and has been appointed as the party’s spokesperson. The announcement was made by NCP convener Nahid Islam at a press conference on Monday evening. Nahid Islam stated that Asif Mahmud will not contest in the upcoming election. Instead, he will work to ensure that NCP-nominated candidates win and represent the cause of the July mass uprising in parliament. For this purpose, he has been given the responsibility of heading the NCP’s election management committee. The position was previously held by NCP leader Nasiruddin Patwari, who stepped down to participate in the election. Asif Mahmud said he considers it a greater success to help his fellow activists reach parliament rather than running himself. He pledged to make every effort to support their election campaigns.