BNP demands removal of three advisers over neutrality concerns

The BNP has called for the removal of three advisers from the interim government, citing concerns over neutrality and public trust.

At a press conference held on Thursday afternoon at the party chairperson’s political office in Gulshan, Dhaka, BNP Standing Committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain demanded the dismissal of Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam, and National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman.

He said the advisers’ alleged links with newly formed political parties had raised questions about the government's impartiality. “Their presence is undermining the government's non-partisan image,” he said.

The BNP also criticised recent remarks by Khalilur Rahman, calling them “controversial” and damaging to the government's credibility.

The party proposed forming a smaller advisory council limited to routine administrative functions and reiterated its demand for a clear roadmap to hold parliamentary elections by December.

Mosharraf said electoral preparations and democratic reforms can proceed in parallel, and that trials of individuals accused of crimes against humanity, including former regime figures, must continue.

“If the issues raised today are ignored as previous proposals were, it will be unfortunate,” he warned. “The BNP will be forced to reassess its cooperation with the interim administration.”

BNP Standing Committee members Abdul Moyeen Khan, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, and Salahuddin Ahmed were also present at the press conference.