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Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan on Thursday said he will consult high-level government officials before announcing his decision to resign in order to contest the next election.
He made the remarks while talking to reporters at the inauguration of public libraries in 44 upazilas of 11 districts at the Secretariat.
The adviser said he had already announced his intention to contest the election but had not yet disclosed from where he would run. He said discussions were underway regarding the participation of not only the two student advisers but also several others holding various government positions.
Asif Mahmud mentioned that no law prevents advisers of the interim government from contesting elections. However, he said joining the election from an advisory position would create a conflict of interest. “From a principled standpoint, we believe anyone who wishes to contest must resign before entering the electoral process. We are preparing accordingly,” he said.
Asif Mahmud said he would share details on timelines and other matters after holding discussions with senior government officials.
