Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has accepted the resignations of Mahfuz Alam and Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, two advisers to Bangladesh’s interim government. The announcement was confirmed by Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam during a briefing at the state guesthouse Jamuna on Wednesday evening. According to the statement, the resignations will take effect upon the declaration of the election schedule by the Election Commission.
Mahfuz Alam, who oversaw the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Asif Mahmud, responsible for Local Government, Rural Development, Cooperatives, and Youth and Sports, were key figures during the July mass uprising. The Chief Adviser extended his best wishes for their future endeavors after accepting their resignations.
Sources indicate that both advisers had been advised to step down by mid-September but sought additional time. Their departure marks a notable shift in the interim administration’s composition as Bangladesh moves closer to national elections.