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President accepts Ishraque's resignation, gazette issued

Published : Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 at 1:33 PM

Observer Online Report

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President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has officially accepted the resignation of Ishraque Hossain from his position as State Minister for Liberation War Affairs, with the Cabinet Division issuing a gazette notification in this regard on Tuesday (October 20).

Following his departure, the total strength of the cabinet stands at 50 members–comprising 27 full ministers including Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and 23 state ministers.

The development follows an announcement made on Monday (October 19) afternoon at the National Press Club, where Ishraque Hossain, a Member of Parliament representing the Dhaka-6 constituency, publicly declared his decision to step down from the cabinet.

Ishraque served as the State Minister for Liberation War Affairs alongside Ahmed Azam Khan, who holds the portfolio of Minister for the same ministry.

Cabinet Division sources disclosed that after Ishraque submitted his formal resignation letter on Monday evening, it was forwarded to the President through Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in accordance with constitutional procedure. Upon the President's approval, the Cabinet Division published the official notification on Tuesday.

-SA

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