Asif Mahmud

Booters receive promised Tk 2 crore bonus for beating India

Twenty-two days after their win over India in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, Bangladesh’s national football team received their promised bonus on Wednesday.

Asif Mahmud reaffirms election bid, stays silent on resignation

Says only the chief adviser’s office can announce his exit

Asif Mahmud says he'll run for national election from Dhaka

Says decision on his resignation rests on discussion with higher authorities

Asif Mahmud becoming a voter in Dhanmondi amid seat-sharing speculation

He was listed as a voter of Muradnagar upazila under Cumilla-3

Attack on Nur: Govt must be held accountable

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain yesterday said the government cannot avoid responsibility in the attack on Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur.

Will resign before polls schedule: Asif Mahmud

Final decision will come from the higher levels of the government, he says

It was magazine, not AK-47: home adviser on Asif Mahmud’s airport incident

"How it went undetected during the initial airport screening is currently under investigation," he said

Ammunition magazine in bag unintentional, says Asif Mahmud

"When there's no government security or protocol, keeping a licensed weapon is a way to ensure safety for myself and my family," says the adviser

Ammunition magazine found in Asif Mahmud's bag at Dhaka airport

Airport officials verified that the adviser has a valid gun licence

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

It was magazine, not AK-47: home adviser on Asif Mahmud’s airport incident

"How it went undetected during the initial airport screening is currently under investigation," he said

June 29, 2025
June 29, 2025

Ammunition magazine in bag unintentional, says Asif Mahmud

"When there's no government security or protocol, keeping a licensed weapon is a way to ensure safety for myself and my family," says the adviser

June 29, 2025
June 29, 2025

Ammunition magazine found in Asif Mahmud's bag at Dhaka airport

Airport officials verified that the adviser has a valid gun licence

June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025

‘No reason right now to delay BCB election’

Bangladesh youth and sports advisor Asif Mahmud said on Friday that they are working on the process of amending the constitution of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) but affirmed that for the time being there is no reason to delay the BCB elections scheduled for October.

June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

Ishraque, Asif lock horns over mayoral deadlock

He claimed a series of recent incidents were "orchestrated to divert attention" from this issue.

May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025

India’s import ban an opportunity for self-reliance: Asif Mahmud

Local government adviser says temporary losses likely but long-term gains possible

May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025

BNP shutting down Nagar Bhaban to realise demands by force: Asif Mahmud

Supporters of Ishraque today announced they would continue their sit-in tomorrow from 10:00am to 5:00pm

April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025

Asif apologises for his father’s contractor’s licence

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, adviser to the LGRD and sports ministries, has issued a public apology after it was revealed that his father had obtained a contractor’s licence.

March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025

No scope for denying a deserving player: Sports Adviser Asif

The public outcry over the departure of Italy-based Bangladeshi footballer Fahamedul Islam from the national team carried over to the second day with the sports adviser Asif Mahmud and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal having to weigh in on the issue today.

March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025

Resign from govt within 15 days

The Gono Odhikar Parishad yesterday called for the resignation of interim government advisers Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan and Mahfuj Alam within 15 days, accusing them of compromising the government's neutrality.