The interim government is preparing to replace Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin, only eight months after he took office, with a new appointment expected to be announced within the next few days.
Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain shared the development on Wednesday, as signs of discomfort within the foreign ministry over the decision emerged.
In response to a question, Touhid said the matter does not involve any dismissal. “The foreign secretary may wish to step down for several reasons, and we are allowing him to do so.”
“By stepping aside, I mean leaving this responsibility. He will hand over the charge within the next couple of days,” he added.