Aminul Islam has resigned from his position as advisor to the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) administrator following intense public backlash. His appointment stirred widespread criticism, particularly on social media, due to questions surrounding his citizenship status and past appeals for the role. A 2022 Home Ministry order showing his renunciation of Bangladeshi citizenship for Estonian nationality went viral, fueling further controversy. Although officials denied any political influence in his appointment, the pressure mounted rapidly. DNCC had earlier clarified that the position was unpaid and made under the administrator’s legal authority. Facing growing disapproval and online uproar, Dr. Aminul stepped down, bringing the short-lived appointment to an end.
Facing criticism, writer Dr. Aminul Islam has resigned from his position as advisor to Mohammad Ejaz, the administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). On Tuesday (April 22) at around 7:35 PM, Aminul confirmed the news in a post on his Facebook profile. In the post, he wrote, “I already resigned, peace.”
Writer Aminul Islam has been appointed as an advisor to Mohammad Ejaz, the administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), sparking a storm of criticism on social media. The appointment was made through an official order issued on April 17. Currently, Aminul Islam serves as a senior lecturer in sustainable development at the Entrepreneurship University in Estonia, a country in northeastern Europe.
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