# Asif Mahmud

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Bangladeshi politician and student activist (born 1998)

For the Pakistani politician, see [Asif Mehmood](/source/Asif_Mehmood). For the Pakistani cricketers, see [Asif Mehmood (cricketer)](/source/Asif_Mehmood_(cricketer)) and [Asif Mahmood](/source/Asif_Mahmood).

Asif Mahmud আসিফ মাহমুদ Asif in 2024 Spokesperson of National Citizen Party Incumbent Assumed office 29 December 2025 Convener Nahid Islam Preceded by Saleh Uddin Sifat Adviser for Youth and Sports In office 9 August 2024 – 10 December 2025 President Mohammed Shahabuddin Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Preceded by Nazmul Hassan Succeeded by Asif Nazrul Adviser for Local Government, Rural Development, and Co-operatives In office 10 November 2024 – 10 December 2025 President Mohammed Shahabuddin Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Preceded by A. F. Hassan Ariff Succeeded by Adilur Rahman Khan Adviser for Labour and Employment In office 16 August 2024 – 10 November 2024 President Mohammed Shahabuddin Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Preceded by Md. Nazrul Islam Chowdhury Succeeded by M Sakhawat Hussain Personal details Born Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan (1998-07-14) 14 July 1998 (age 27) Muradnagar, Bangladesh Party National Citizen Party Education University of Dhaka Adamjee Cantonment College North South University Occupation Politician

**Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan** ([Bengali](/source/Bengali_language): আসিফ মাহমুদ সজীব ভুঁইয়া; born 14 July 1998) is a Bangladeshi [politician](/source/Politician), who was an [adviser](/source/Adviser_(Interim_government_of_Bangladesh)) to the [Interim government of Bangladesh](/source/Yunus_ministry).[1][2][3] He was a key coordinator of the [Students Against Discrimination](/source/Students_Against_Discrimination), which led the [July Uprising](/source/July_Uprising). He is also the former president of [Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parishad](/source/Bangladesh_Chhatra_Odhikar_Parishad) at [University of Dhaka](/source/University_of_Dhaka) unit.[4] Following his resignation from the interim government, he joined the [National Citizen Party](/source/National_Citizen_Party), where he serves as the party’s spokesperson.[5]

## Early life and education

Asif Mahmud was born on 14 July 1998 to a [Bengali](/source/Bengalis) family of [Muslim](/source/Muslim) [Bhuiyans](/source/Bhuiyan) in the village of Aqubpur in [Muradnagar](/source/Muradnagar_Upazila), [Comilla District](/source/Comilla_District). He is the son of Mohammad Billal Hossain Bhuiyan and Rukhsana Begum. Mahmud studied at Nakhalpara Hossain Ali High School in [Dhaka](/source/Dhaka) and completed his [secondary education](/source/Secondary_education_in_Bangladesh) there.[6] Afterwards, he studied at [Adamjee Cantonment College](/source/Adamjee_Cantonment_College), where he served as the Cadet Sergeant of the college's [BNCC](/source/Bangladesh_National_Cadet_Corps) Club. He was a student of the 2017–18 academic session in the Department of Linguistics at the [University of Dhaka](/source/University_of_Dhaka).[7] He is currently studying for a [Master's degree](/source/Master's_degree) at the [North South University](/source/North_South_University).[8][9]

## Career

Asif Mahmud was one of the coordinators of the [Students Against Discrimination](/source/Students_Against_Discrimination) opposing quotas in government jobs, which evolved into a campaign to remove Hasina from power.[10] He along with [Nahid Islam](/source/Nahid_Islam) and others gained national recognition in mid-July 2024 when he and several other Dhaka University students were detained by police[11] as the protests became violent.[12]

In the aftermath, on August 5, [Prime Minister of Bangladesh](/source/Prime_Minister_of_Bangladesh) [Sheikh Hasina](/source/Sheikh_Hasina) resigned and fled the country.[13] Nahid stated that their goals weren't fully met, and following Hasina's resignation, the group aimed to "abolish fascist systems forever".[14] Asif Mahmud and his organisation called Nobel Laureate [Muhammad Yunus](/source/Muhammad_Yunus) to lead an interim government.[15][16]

He began his career when he, along with another coordinator of the [Students Against Discrimination](/source/Students_Against_Discrimination), [Nahid Islam](/source/Nahid_Islam), was appointed as an adviser in the [Interim government of Bangladesh](/source/Yunus_ministry).[17] In this capacity, he took on dual responsibilities, serving as the Adviser for [Youth and Sports](/source/Ministry_of_Youth_and_Sports_(Bangladesh)) and overseeing the [Labour and Employment](/source/Ministry_of_Labour_and_Employment_(Bangladesh)).[18] He was subsequently transferred from the Labour and Employment Ministry to the [Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives](/source/Ministry_of_Local_Government%2C_Rural_Development_and_Co-operatives) on 10 November 2024.[19]

## Political career

Asif Mahmud began his political involvement as a student activist and became a key coordinator of the [Students Against Discrimination](/source/Students_Against_Discrimination), a movement that led the [July Uprising](/source/July_Uprising) in Bangladesh. During the [interim government](/source/Interim_government_of_Muhammad_Yunus) period, he served as an [adviser](/source/Adviser_(Bangladesh)) with responsibilities including youth and sports, labour and employment, and local government portfolios.

In early December 2025, he submitted his wealth statement and cancelled his diplomatic passport in preparation for participation in national politics following his resignation from the interim government.[20] Shortly thereafter, he resigned from his advisory position on 10 December 2025, ending his tenure in the interim administration.[21]

On 29 December 2025, he joined the [National Citizen Party](/source/National_Citizen_Party) and was appointed its spokesperson as well as chief of the party’s election steering committee, choosing not to contest the [upcoming general election](/source/2026_Bangladeshi_general_election) himself.[22][23]

## Controversies

### Contractor Licence issued to father

In March 2025, Billal Hossain, father of Asif Mahmud, received a contractor license from the [Local Government Engineering Department](/source/Local_Government_Engineering_Department) (LGED) in [Comilla](/source/Comilla). Asif Mahmud initially denied knowledge of the license but later confirmed its authenticity, stating it was obtained without his consent and that no work had been undertaken using it.[24][25] On April 24, 2025, the LGED Comilla district office officially cancelled the contractor license issued to Billal Hossain, citing procedural concerns.[26]

### Firearm magazine at airport

In June 2025, during a security check at Shahjalal International Airport, a firearm magazine was found in the hand luggage of Asif Mahmud. He was traveling to attend the *OIC Youth Capital International* program in Marrakech, Morocco. This caused controversy. Later, he stated on Facebook that the magazine had remained in his bag by mistake.[27] He claimed that due to his involvement in political activities, he had been the target of multiple attacks, and that the licensed firearm was for his personal security. He further stated that due to shortcomings in state security, he legally carries a weapon to protect himself and his family.[28]

Later Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Advisor, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury sarcastically told reporters after a core committee meeting on law and order at the Secretariat, "It was a magazine, not an AK-47." He also said that an investigation is underway to determine how the magazine was not detected during the airport’s initial screening. According to Bangladesh’s firearms laws, officials holding positions equivalent to a minister are allowed to use firearms without age restrictions.[29]

## See also

- [Yunus ministry](/source/Yunus_ministry)

## References

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Hasnat, Saif; Walid, Shayeza; Das, Anupreeta (5 August 2024). ["Facing Mass Protests, Bangladesh Leader Quits, Setting up Power Struggle"](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/05/world/asia/bangladesh-protests-hasina-resigns.html). *The New York Times*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Asif Mahmud joins National Citizen Party as spokesperson"](https://bdnews24.com/politics/21a4f8b14464). [bdnews24.com](/source/Bdnews24.com). 29 December 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Meet the 2 students who are now advisers to Bangladesh's interim govt"](https://web.archive.org/web/20240815072758/https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/meet-2-students-who-are-now-advisors-bangladesh-interim-govt-912496). *The Business Standard*. 2024-08-08. Archived from [the original](https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/meet-2-students-who-are-now-advisors-bangladesh-interim-govt-912496) on 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["কোটাসংস্কার আন্দোলনের সমন্বয়ক আসিফের বাবা মর্গে ছেলের লাশ খুঁজে বেড়াচ্ছেন"](https://web.archive.org/web/20240806084417/https://www.dailynayadiganta.com/last-page/850594/-%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AB%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B6-%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%81%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%87%E0%A7%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8). *[Daily Naya Diganta](/source/Daily_Naya_Diganta)* (in Bengali). Archived from [the original](https://www.dailynayadiganta.com/last-page/850594/-%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AB%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B6-%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%81%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%87%E0%A7%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8) on 6 August 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-08.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Asif Mahmud passes masters admission test at NSU"](https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/education/asif-mahmud-passes-masters-admission-test-at-nsu). *The Financial Express*. 30 April 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Adviser Asif Mahmud takes part in masters admission test at North South University"](https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/adviser-asif-mahmud-takes-part-masters-admission-test-north-south-university-1125891). *[The Business Standard](/source/The_Business_Standard)*. 25 April 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Mashal, Mujib (5 August 2024). ["She Thought Her Grip Was Unbreakable. Bangladeshis Would Prove Otherwise"](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/05/world/asia/bangladesh-protest-sheikh-hasina.html). *The New York Times*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Report, Star Digital (26 July 2024). ["3 quota protest organisers 'picked up' from hospital"](https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/rights/news/3-quota-protest-organisers-picked-hospital-3662756). *The Daily Star*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Quota protest coordinators Asif, Nahid, Baker 'taken into DB custody for security reasons'"](https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/quota-protest-coordinators-asif-nahid-baker-allegedly-picked-db-men-hospital-db-denies). *[The Business Standard](/source/The_Business_Standard)*. 26 July 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Hasnat, Saif; Mashal, Mujib; Bigg, Matthew Mpoke (5 August 2024). ["Bangladesh's Leader Resigns and Flees Country After Protests"](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/08/05/world/bangladesh-protests). *The New York Times*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Report, Star (4 August 2024). ["One demand now"](https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/one-demand-now-3668981). *The Daily Star*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Two student coordinators take oath as advisors"](https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rlacb458dn). *[Prothom Alo](/source/Prothom_Alo)*. 9 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Bangladesh Crisis: Bangladesh unrest: Know who's who in Muhammad Yunus-led interim government"](https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladesh-unrest-know-whos-who-in-interim-government/article68505107.ece). *The Hindu*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Two student leaders to be advisors of interim government"](https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/s1gw90p3ut). *[Prothom Alo](/source/Prothom_Alo)*. 8 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Nahid gets ICT Ministry, Asif to head Sports Ministry"](https://www.banglanews24.com/english/politics/news/bd/153028.details). *[banglanews24.com](/source/Banglanews24.com)* (in Bengali). 9 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** C, S (2024-11-11). ["3 surprise picks sworn in as advisers"](https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/3-surprise-picks-sworn-advisers-3749716). *The Daily Star*. Retrieved 2024-11-11.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Asif Mahmud submits wealth statement"](https://www.daily-sun.com/politics/845247/Asif-Mahmud-submits-wealth-statement). Daily Sun. 10 Dec 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["পদত্যাগ করেছেন উপদেষ্টা আসিফ মাহমুদ ও মাহফুজ আলম"](https://www.banglatelegraph.com/article/167403). Bangla Telegraph. 10 Dec 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Asif Mahmud joins NCP, not contesting polls"](https://www.bssnews.net/news/346034). BSS News. 29 Dec 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Former advisor Asif Mahmud joins NCP as spokesperson, to skip elections"](https://bdnews24.com/politics/21a4f8b14464). bdnews24.com. 29 Dec 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["Asif Mahmud apologizes for his father's mistake"](https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/379525/asif-mahmud-apologizes-for-his-father-s-mistake). *Dhaka Tribune*. Retrieved 2025-07-03.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** ["Asif Mahmud apologises over father's contractor licence"](https://www.newagebd.net/post/country/263123/asif-mahmud-apologises-over-fathers-contractor-licence). *www.newagebd.net*. 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-07-03.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** ["Adviser Asif's father's contractor license cancelled"](https://www.observerbd.com/news/522501). *The Daily Observer*. Retrieved 2025-07-03.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** ["আসিফ মাহমুদের হাতব্যাগে গুলির ম্যাগাজিন, আলোচনায় কয়েকটি প্রশ্ন"](https://www.bbc.com/bengali/articles/cy8ggnglv10o). *BBC Bangla* (in Bengali). 2025-06-30. Retrieved 2025-08-23.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** ["ভুলবশত একটি ম্যাগাজিন ব্যাগে ছিল: উপদেষ্টা আসিফ মাহমুদ"](https://www.prothomalo.com/politics/ka2n1t2ucl). *Prothom Alo* (in Bengali). 2025-06-29. Retrieved 2025-08-23.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-29)** ["উপদেষ্টা আসিফ মাহমুদের অস্ত্র ও লাইসেন্স নিয়ে বিতর্ক"](https://www.dw.com/bn/%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B7%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AB-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%93-%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B8-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%95/a-73096543). *Deutsche Welle* (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-08-23.

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