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Ishraque quits after gun-in-hand ‘drug drive’

State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain has announced his resignation after facing a backlash for taking part in an “anti-drug drive” with a firearm in hand. He made the announcement at a press conference at the National Press Club on Monday afternoon.

State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain arrives at the National Press Club in Dhaka with party leaders and activists on Monday, Oct 19, 2026 to announce his resignation. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain arrives at the National Press Club in Dhaka with party leaders and activists on Monday, Oct 19, 2026 to announce his resignation. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain arrives at the National Press Club in Dhaka with party leaders and activists on Monday, Oct 19, 2026 to announce his resignation. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain arrives at the National Press Club in Dhaka with party leaders and activists on Monday, Oct 19, 2026 to announce his resignation. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain speaks at a press conference at the National Press Club on Monday, Oct 19, 2026 after facing a backlash over an “anti-drug drive” in which he carried a firearm. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain speaks at a press conference at the National Press Club on Monday, Oct 19, 2026 after facing a backlash over an “anti-drug drive” in which he carried a firearm. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain speaks at a press conference at the National Press Club on Monday, Oct 19, 2026 after facing a backlash over an “anti-drug drive” in which he carried a firearm. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain speaks at a press conference at the National Press Club on Monday, Oct 19, 2026 after facing a backlash over an “anti-drug drive” in which he carried a firearm. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain speaks at a press conference at the National Press Club on Monday, Oct 19, 2026 after facing a backlash over an “anti-drug drive” in which he carried a firearm. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain speaks at a press conference at the National Press Club on Monday, Oct 19, 2026 after facing a backlash over an “anti-drug drive” in which he carried a firearm. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Ishraque Hossain addresses party leaders and activists with a handheld megaphone outside the National Press Club after announcing his resignation amid controversy over the armed “anti-drug drive”. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Ishraque Hossain addresses party leaders and activists with a handheld megaphone outside the National Press Club after announcing his resignation amid controversy over the armed “anti-drug drive”. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Ishraque Hossain addresses party leaders and activists with a handheld megaphone outside the National Press Club after announcing his resignation amid controversy over the armed “anti-drug drive”. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Ishraque Hossain addresses party leaders and activists with a handheld megaphone outside the National Press Club after announcing his resignation amid controversy over the armed “anti-drug drive”. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Dhaka-6 MP Ishraque Hossain is surrounded by hundreds of party leaders and activists as he leaves the National Press Club after announcing his resignation on Monday, Oct 19, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Dhaka-6 MP Ishraque Hossain is surrounded by hundreds of party leaders and activists as he leaves the National Press Club after announcing his resignation on Monday, Oct 19, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Dhaka-6 MP Ishraque Hossain is surrounded by hundreds of party leaders and activists as he leaves the National Press Club after announcing his resignation on Monday, Oct 19, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Dhaka-6 MP Ishraque Hossain is surrounded by hundreds of party leaders and activists as he leaves the National Press Club after announcing his resignation on Monday, Oct 19, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Dhaka-6 MP Ishraque Hossain is surrounded by hundreds of party leaders and activists as he leaves the National Press Club after announcing his resignation on Monday, Oct 19, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Dhaka-6 MP Ishraque Hossain is surrounded by hundreds of party leaders and activists as he leaves the National Press Club after announcing his resignation on Monday, Oct 19, 2026. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

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Published : 19 Oct 2026, 08:11 PM

Updated : 19 Oct 2026, 08:11 PM

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