Information Adviser Nahid Islam has resigned from the advisory council of the interim government to take on responsibilities in a new political party.
He submitted his resignation letter to the Chief Adviser at an emergency meeting of the Advisory Council at the Chief Adviser’s residence on Tuesday.
In a press conference at the Jamuna State Guest House this afternoon, he announced his resignation.
In response to a question from journalists, he said, "I am resigning from the government to work directly in the field to unite the people."
For the past few days, there have been rumors that a new political party led by Nahid Islam is coming.
Nahid will take charge as the convener of the new political party to be announced on 28 February.
Bd-pratidin English/ Afia