His personal secretary AKM Sajjad Alam Shahin confirmed the trip.
Bangla Tribune reported that Syed Ashraf is leaving to visit his London-residing wife.
A confidant to the minister said that Syed Ashraf’s wife has fallen ill, hence the sudden trip.
The minister has already applied for a 15-day leave from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who told him to take some time off.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
