Asif Mahmud

It was magazine, not AK-47: home adviser on Asif Mahmud’s airport incident

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

Ammunition magazine in bag unintentional, says Asif Mahmud

"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

Ammunition magazine found in Asif Mahmud's bag at Dhaka airport

Airport officials verified that the adviser has a valid gun licence

‘No reason right now to delay BCB election’

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.

Ishraque, Asif lock horns over mayoral deadlock

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

India’s import ban an opportunity for self-reliance: Asif Mahmud

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

BNP shutting down Nagar Bhaban to realise demands by force: Asif Mahmud

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

Asif apologises for his father’s contractor’s licence

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.

No scope for denying a deserving player: Sports Adviser Asif

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.

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. 

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Shakib will have security just like another cricketer

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud yesterday said cricket superstar and former MP Shakib Al Hasan must clarify where he stands politically.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

We’re not thinking about forming a party right now

Asif Mahmud, adviser to interim government’s youth and sports ministry, yesterday said right now they are not thinking about forming any political party under the banner of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.

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