Ishraque Hossain is holding a press conference to announce his resignation from the post of state minister for Liberation War Affairs.
He has arrived at the Jatiya Press Club around 1:30pm, accompanied by several hundred party leaders and activists.
The press conference began at 2pm. At the conference, he declared a war against drugs from now on.
Speaking about displaying a firearm during the operation in Gendaria, he said, “I did not go there to steal or to demand extortion money.”
Ishraque said he had arranged the press conference to present the facts surrounding the controversy over his participation in drive while carrying a firearm. He was expected to make the announcement of his resignation at the event.
He alleged that media reports about the anti-drug operation contained a mixture of truth and exaggeration. He claimed that some media outlets were shaping a narrative that distorted the actual events.
He further alleged that a section of people had engaged in misinformation to discredit BNP.
Ishraque said he had carried a firearm while joining the operation for his personal security. He warned that the campaign against drugs would continue.
Around 8:30am, in a post on his verified Facebook page, he said, “Today at 2pm, I will make the announcement of my resignation from the post of State Minister for Liberation War Affairs at the Jatiya Press Club and will face journalists, Insha’Allah.”
