State minister for planning Zonayed Saki has stepped down as chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, the party announced on Saturday.

Dewan Abdur Rashid Nilu has been made acting chief coordinator of the party, said executive coordinator Abul Hasan Rubel at a press conference held at the party’s Hatirpool central office.

Nilu will serve in the role until a special council is convened to choose new leadership, he said.