Advisers Mahfuj Alam, Asif Mahmud resign

In a significant development ahead of the upcoming national elections, Mahfuj Alam and Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, two prominent student representatives in the interim government, have submitted their resignations as advisers.

The duo, who played key roles in the July uprising that led to the formation of the interim administration under Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus, handed in their resignation letters at the State Guest House Jamuna around 5:00 pm on Wednesday. 

Mahfuj Alam served as Adviser for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, while Asif Mahmud held portfolios in Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives, and Youth and Sports.

The news was confirmed by Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, during a press briefing held in front of Jamuna in the evening.

"The Chief Adviser has received their resignation letters," he stated.