Bangladesh, Aug. 26 -- A growing controversy over the alleged dual citizenship of Foreign Affairs State Minister Humaiun Kobir has become a major topic of public discussion, with Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) questioning the constitutional validity of his appointment.

TIB said Tuesday that Kobir's appointment as a state minister under the technocrat quota could be unconstitutional if he continues to hold foreign citizenship.

The organization also questioned his decision to assume office without publicly clarifying his citizenship status.

According to TIB Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Kobir's foreign citizenship and alleged involvement in the active politics of the concerned country have been reported by several...