Ishraque Hossain is set to make a final announcement regarding his resignation from the post of State Minister for Liberation War Affairs. He has informed that he will declare his decision while facing journalists at the National Press Club on Monday (October 19) at 2 PM.
Ishraque Hossain shared this information in a status update on his verified Facebook page on Monday morning.
In his post, he wrote, “Today at 2 PM, I will make the final announcement of my resignation from the post of State Minister for Liberation War Affairs at the National Press Club and will face journalists, Insha’Allah.”
Referring to various reactions on social media regarding his resignation, Ishraque wrote that he observed some ‘civil society’ individuals expressing joy in their posts. He also expressed hope that if future movements and struggles become necessary, these individuals, inspired by nationalist ideals, would return from abroad to join such movements.
Even after his resignation, Ishraque has vowed to continue his activities against drugs. He wrote that he would work with a hundred times more enthusiasm against drugs, not as a Member of Parliament or State Minister, but as a BNP worker. He also mentioned plans to intensify cleanliness programs and visit various districts to strengthen the organizational power of Projonmo Dal nationwide.
He concluded his status update by writing, “Not Minister, Eradicate Drugs! Eradicate Drugs, Eradicate Drugs!”
Earlier on Sunday, news circulated on state-run television BTV and various media outlets that Prime Minister Tareque Rahman had instructed State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain to resign from the cabinet. However, no official statement was available from the government or relevant authorities regarding this matter. Later, Ishraque Hossain dismissed the matter as a rumour and urged everyone not to pay attention to it.
Notably, on Saturday (October 17), Ishraque Hossain conducted a raid on a drug den in a slum near the railway line in Ward No. 45 of Gendaria Thana, within his parliamentary constituency Dhaka-6. Six individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking were detained and handed over to the police. A video of him displaying a weapon during this operation went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion and criticism.
Following this incident, news of Ishraque Hossain being instructed to resign circulated on Sunday night. At that time, he informed the media over the phone that he was receiving hundreds of calls on the matter and was urging everyone not to believe in rumors.
Now, everyone’s attention is focused on what Ishraque Hossain will announce before journalists at the National Press Club on Monday at 2 PM.