Published: 11:58 PM, 25 August 2026
Humayun Kabir relinquished British citizenship: Law Minister
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has renounced his British citizenship, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman said. "The government has done everything in accordance with the constitution," he added. The minister was speaking at an event in the capital on Tuesday. A memorandum of understanding was signed among the Legal Assistance Department, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Women's Affairs at that event.
The Law Minister said, "State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has renounced his British citizenship. There has been no violation of law (in his taking oath). Whatever the government is doing, it is doing in accordance with the constitution."
He said, "The government is working to ensure the rule of law and human rights by putting an end to the culture of politically motivated false cases, enforced disappearances and crossfire." He also claimed that no false case has been filed with police as plaintiff since the government was formed.
Asaduzzaman said, "If any victim cannot afford to hire a lawyer on their own, the state will stand by them. The government is also working to ensure legal protection for marginalized and disadvantaged communities."
