Dhaka, June 3 -- Amid growing discussion and speculation surrounding his resignation as Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Minister, BNP Central Assistant Religious Affairs Secretary and MP from Rangamati-299 Dipen Dewan on Tuesday broke his silence on the issue and reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

In a statement posted on his official Facebook profile, addressing the people of the three hill districts, Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban, Dewan said he was fully aware of the emotions, concerns and reactions generated among various sections of society following his resignation from the ministerial post.

Extending greetings to the people of the region in different languages, he urged all co...