Asif Mahmud

So many people didn’t sacrifice lives just for polls

The adviser stresses the need for reforms for which people came out and ousted 'fascist' Awami League government

Asif Mahmud chief guest at Atif Aslam's concert, urges crowd to remember July Martyrs

Despite some chaos and disruptions as some fans tried to gain entry, thousands eagerly lined up to attend the "Magical Night 2.0" concert, headlined by popular artist Atif Aslam.

Following data breach controversy, Atif Aslam ready to take the stage tonight at ‘Magical Night 2.0’

After a major data breach controversy earlier this month, the highly anticipated concert “Magical Night 2.0” is set to take place today at the Bangladesh Army Stadium, featuring an exciting lineup of Bangladeshi and Pakistani artistes.

Sports Adviser’s mild wake-up call for Faruque and Co

Yesterday, the most important figure in the country’s sports administration at the moment, youth and sports Adviser Asif Mahmud, openly spoke about the ‘haphazard’ manner in which the top brass of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), headed by president Faruque Ahmed, is running its operation -- a scenario that was technically impossible even a few months back.

100 days of interim govt: BCB is running as a patchwork, says sports adviser

Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, spoke to the media on the occasion of the 100 days of interim government. In response to a question about the Bangladesh Cricket Board at the Secretariat today, he said, the BCB is a pacthwork at the moment.

Ministry to reclaim lost playgrounds in Dhaka: Asif

Sports and youth Adviser Asif Mahmud said that the ministry will work to reclaim the illegally occupied playgrounds in Dhaka and also shared plans of building a sports village.

Sports ministry rewards SAFF champions Tk 1 crore

The Ministry of Youth and Sports awarded a cheque of Tk 1 crore today to the Bangladesh women’s football team for winning the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal yesterday. 

Sports adviser sceptical about acceptability of BFF polls

Sports adviser Asif Mahmud expressed his scepticism regarding the acceptability and competitiveness of the upcoming Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) polls following a visit to the federation on Monday, his first since taking over the adviser's role.

Shakib’s homecoming takes a U-turn

Shakib Al Hasan’s homecoming took a complete U-turn yesterday as the all-rounder chose not to return to Bangladesh to play his farewell Test, seemingly heading the advice of the Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan.

December 26, 2024
December 26, 2024

So many people didn’t sacrifice lives just for polls

The adviser stresses the need for reforms for which people came out and ousted 'fascist' Awami League government

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Asif Mahmud chief guest at Atif Aslam's concert, urges crowd to remember July Martyrs

Despite some chaos and disruptions as some fans tried to gain entry, thousands eagerly lined up to attend the "Magical Night 2.0" concert, headlined by popular artist Atif Aslam.

November 29, 2024
November 29, 2024

Following data breach controversy, Atif Aslam ready to take the stage tonight at ‘Magical Night 2.0’

After a major data breach controversy earlier this month, the highly anticipated concert “Magical Night 2.0” is set to take place today at the Bangladesh Army Stadium, featuring an exciting lineup of Bangladeshi and Pakistani artistes.

November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

Sports Adviser’s mild wake-up call for Faruque and Co

Yesterday, the most important figure in the country’s sports administration at the moment, youth and sports Adviser Asif Mahmud, openly spoke about the ‘haphazard’ manner in which the top brass of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), headed by president Faruque Ahmed, is running its operation -- a scenario that was technically impossible even a few months back.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

100 days of interim govt: BCB is running as a patchwork, says sports adviser

Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, spoke to the media on the occasion of the 100 days of interim government. In response to a question about the Bangladesh Cricket Board at the Secretariat today, he said, the BCB is a pacthwork at the moment.

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

Ministry to reclaim lost playgrounds in Dhaka: Asif

Sports and youth Adviser Asif Mahmud said that the ministry will work to reclaim the illegally occupied playgrounds in Dhaka and also shared plans of building a sports village.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

Sports ministry rewards SAFF champions Tk 1 crore

The Ministry of Youth and Sports awarded a cheque of Tk 1 crore today to the Bangladesh women’s football team for winning the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal yesterday. 

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

Sports adviser sceptical about acceptability of BFF polls

Sports adviser Asif Mahmud expressed his scepticism regarding the acceptability and competitiveness of the upcoming Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) polls following a visit to the federation on Monday, his first since taking over the adviser's role.

October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024

Shakib’s homecoming takes a U-turn

Shakib Al Hasan’s homecoming took a complete U-turn yesterday as the all-rounder chose not to return to Bangladesh to play his farewell Test, seemingly heading the advice of the Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

I have advised Shakib not to return: Sports Adviser Asif

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan told ESPNcricinfo today that his return to the country was unlikely owing to protests against the 37-year-old in Dhaka, the venue for the first Test against South Africa, starting on October 21.