"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.
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
However, no official notification has yet been issued by the Ministry of Education
The adviser stresses the need for reforms for which people came out and ousted 'fascist' Awami League government
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
