Adviser Asif Mahmud has stated that there is no reason to assume he will join a new political party. “When I decide to formally enter politics, I will choose the best option available for myself,” he said. Asif Mahmud clarified that he has not made any decisions yet. Following his leadership role during the July uprising, there is a growing public expectation that he and his associates will work for the country’s long-term interests. However, he emphasized that the time to commit to any political party has not yet arrived. Meanwhile, on Friday, Asif Mahmud appeared for the entrance exam to enroll in the Master’s program at North South University.