Nahid Islam says Asif will not contest the polls

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.

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

Says decision on his resignation rests on discussion with higher authorities

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

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.

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

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

"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

Airport officials verified that the adviser has a valid gun licence

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain yesterday said the Awami League must be eradicated politically and ideologically from Bangladesh.

LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain yesterday said the Awami League members not involved in the July atrocities can participate in polls after apologising to people for the crimes committed by their colleagues. 

Diplomatic pressure would be applied in accordance with international water laws to compel India to sign the long-pending Teesta agreement