48-Hour Ultimatum to Home Advisor to Resign: Gonoadhikar Parishad

Staff Reporter | May 8, 2025

Gonoadhikar Parishad has demanded the resignation of the Home Advisor, accusing him of facilitating former President Md. Abdul Hamid’s departure from the country with the Chief Advisor’s approval. The organization’s General Secretary, Rashed Khan, warned that stricter programs would be announced if the Home Advisor does not step down within 48 hours.

On Thursday, May 8, Rashed Khan submitted a memorandum to the Additional Secretary of the Home Ministry at the Secretariat and spoke to the media.

Rashed said, “We know that the former President left the country with the Chief Advisor’s green signal and the Home Advisor’s assistance. In this situation, the Home Advisor must resign within 48 hours. A memorandum has been submitted to the Additional Secretary of the Home Ministry regarding this matter.”

Earlier, activists of Gonoadhikar Parishad marched toward the Secretariat after gathering in front of the Press Club. Later, a 10-member delegation submitted the memorandum.

Along with the Home Advisor, Rashed Khan also demanded the resignation of student advisors.

He said, “If the government truly wants to maintain neutrality, the Home Advisor and two student advisors must resign immediately. The way student representatives are active in various ministries makes a fair election impossible.”

Gonoadhikar Parishad also criticized the Chief Advisor’s recent remarks. Rejecting his comments on the Awami League’s participation in elections, Rashed Khan said, “Whether the Awami League participates in elections is their party decision—the Chief Advisor’s statement is unacceptable. If the government does not remain neutral and a fundamental consensus is not reached, the next movement will demand a national government and the formation of a neutral caretaker government.”

He further stated that the movement for the Home Advisor’s resignation will continue and may be expanded if necessary.