Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) has called for restraint amid "misinformation and speculative statements" surrounding the cancellation of Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid's contractual appointment.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the CAO said various media outlets had circulated "assumption-based" reports following the decision.

"Various forms of misinformation and speculative statements are being circulated regarding the cancellation of the contractual appointment of Cabinet Secretary Dr Sheikh Abdur Rashid."

The CAO clarified that Rashid had sought to be relieved of his duties for personal reasons several days before the election.

"However, as the election approached, and in order to maintain discipline and ...