“Even Relatives Avoid Me Now, Calling Me Arrogant”: Press Secretary

Staff Reporter

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has expressed concerns about facing isolation after stepping down from his position under Chief Advisor Dr. Yunus.

On Saturday, May 17, he shared these feelings in a post on his verified Facebook account.

He wrote that since becoming Press Secretary, his controversial role has led even relatives to cut off contact with him.

Shafiqul Alam stated that after assuming responsibilities as a key official in the interim government, many acquaintances have distanced themselves from him on social media.

He said, “After taking this role, I noticed many well-wishers have ‘unfriended’ me. Some think I’ve become arrogant, others believe I’m intolerant of opposing views. I fear losing relationships built over my long journalism career. Even many relatives no longer contact me. My wife had warned me earlier—I might feel alone after leaving this position.”