# Ishraque Hossain Resigns as State Minister Amid Anti-Drug Raid Controversy

> Ishraque Hossain resigned as State Minister for Liberation War Affairs on Monday, 19 October, following controversy over his participation in an anti-drug raid while carrying a firearm. His resignation followed reports…

Published: 2026-10-19 · Desk: Latest · Source: TezzFeed Desk · By: Samiaa Jahan Happy

Ishraque Hossain resigned as State Minister for Liberation War Affairs on Monday, 19 October, following controversy over his participation in an anti-drug raid while carrying a firearm. His resignation followed reports that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had asked him to step down. Ishraque pledged to continue fighting drugs, conducting cleanliness drives and strengthening the Jatiyatabadi Projonmo Dal as a BNP activist.

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