Monday, 6th April 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 14th February 2026, 11:30 PM
On Saturday evening, 14 February 2026, widespread reports emerged across several Bangladeshi media outlets suggesting that Fayez Ahmad Tayyab, the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, has left the country. This sudden departure comes as the interim administration prepares to hand over power to a newly elected government following the BNP’s landslide victory.
When contacted via WhatsApp late Saturday night for clarification regarding his location, Mr Tayyab declined to take the call. However, he subsequently issued a brief text message stating:
“I took my leave from the office on the 9th and 10th. I have been formally seen off by the Ministry.”
Despite his claim of a standard administrative departure, he notably remained silent when asked directly whether he had already crossed the border. Sources close to the former advisor later confirmed that he departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon.
Fayez Ahmad Tayyab rose to prominence in the wake of the July Uprising. Following the fall of the Awami League government on 5 August 2024, he was initially appointed as an ICT Policy Adviser in November of that year. His influence grew significantly on 5 March 2025, when he was elevated to the status of Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, carrying the rank of a State Minister.
| Position Held | Effective Date | Rank/Status |
|---|---|---|
| ICT Policy Adviser | November 2024 | Senior Consultant |
| Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser | 5 March 2025 | State Minister Status |
| Resignation/Departure | 10–14 February 2026 | Unofficial Exit |
The timing of Mr Tayyab’s departure has raised eyebrows, as it coincides with unresolved allegations regarding his conduct during the summer of 2025. In July last year, he was accused of exerting undue influence over the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Reports suggested he had fast-tracked the procurement of expensive machinery for a government project before an ongoing ACC inquiry could be concluded, leading to claims of financial irregularities.
His exit coincides with a historic political shift in Bangladesh. The interim government is currently winding down its operations as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) prepares to form a government after securing 209 seats. Newly elected Members of Parliament are expected to take their oaths this coming Tuesday.
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