Md. Nahid Islam, Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and IT, has resigned from his position in the interim government. On Tuesday, he submitted his resignation letter to Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, stating that he believes his presence on the streets with the student and public movement is more crucial than holding a government post.
Following his resignation, Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, shared a Facebook post praising Nahid’s political acumen. “Nahid Islam is one of the sharpest political minds in recent history. He led a popular uprising against a ruthless dictator at just 26. Who knows, one day he might become the Prime Minister of this country,” he wrote.
Fellow adviser Asif Mahmud also wished Nahid well, writing, “Last day in government with a colleague and comrade. Wishing you the best for the journey ahead.” Meanwhile, Sarzis Alam, Chief Organizer of the National Citizens’ Committee, posted, “This storm is heavy, but we must cross it. Welcome back to the streets, comrade,” which garnered over 83,000 reactions and 5,500 comments within 50 minutes, mostly expressing support for Nahid’s decision. 
In his resignation letter, Nahid expressed gratitude to the Chief Adviser for trusting him with key responsibilities after the July uprising. He acknowledged the government’s efforts but stressed the need to build a new political force to fulfill the public’s aspirations. “Despite the challenges, I have tried to fulfill my duties. However, given the current situation, I feel my place is with the people on the streets,” he wrote.
Later, in a press conference in front of the Chief Adviser’s residence, Nahid stated, “I felt it was more important to be on the streets than in government. That’s why I resigned.” He added that, while the government had made progress, “perhaps we haven’t yet achieved all we hoped for.”
Notably, on February 28, a new political party is set to launch, led by Nahid Islam, formed by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the National Citizens’ Committee. This decision to step down appears to be a strategic move to lead this new political force, signaling the emergence of a bold, youth-driven political chapter in Bangladesh.
