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Bangladesh Bank shuffles top officials following leadership change

Bangladesh Bank has announced the immediate transfer and reassignment of five senior officials in the wake of Wednesday’s leadership change, according to an official directive. The central bank’s official directive, signed by Director (HRD-1) Md Tarikul Islam, shuffled four directors a

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Bangladesh Bank shuffles top officials following leadership change

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Published :
Feb 25, 2026 21:49
Updated :
Feb 25, 2026 21:49

Bangladesh Bank has announced the immediate transfer and reassignment of five senior officials in the wake of Wednesday’s leadership change, according to an official directive.

The central bank’s official directive, signed by Director (HRD-1) Md Tarikul Islam, shuffled four directors and one additional director, with several key departmental moves at the institution’s headquarters.

Md. Zabaidul Islam, Director, has been shifted from the Human Resources Department-1 to the Financial Institutions Inspection Department. He is to join the new department after completing his current recreational leave.

Md. Shahid Reza, Director, moves from the Financial Institutions Inspection Department to the Human Resources Department-1.

Md. Bayezid Sarkar, Director, has been reassigned from Banking Regulation and Policy Department-1 to the Motijheel Office, where he will serve as In-Charge Executive Director (Core).

Gazi Md. Mahfuzul Islam, Director, previously acting as In-charge Executive Director at the Motijheel Office, is transferred to the Banking Regulation and Policy Department-1.

Md. Kamrul Islam, Additional Director, has been moved from the Governor’s Office to the Sadarghat Office.

All changes are effective immediately, reflecting the central bank’s broader administrative realignment amid a transition in top leadership.​

 

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Governor change at central bank part of wider administrative reshuffle: Minister Khosru

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said the change in the governorship of Bangladesh Bank was part of a broader administrative reshuffle undertaken by the new government to implement its priorities and policy agenda. “Changes have not taken place in Bangladesh Bank on

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Governor change at central bank part of wider administrative reshuffle: Minister Khosru

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Feb 25, 2026 19:29
Updated :
Feb 25, 2026 20:21

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said the change in the governorship of Bangladesh Bank was part of a broader administrative reshuffle undertaken by the new government to implement its priorities and policy agenda.

“Changes have not taken place in Bangladesh Bank only; they have occurred in many places also,” he told reporters at the Secretariat in response to a question regarding the replacement of the central bank governor, UNB reports.

“After assuming office, a new government has its own priorities and programmes. Changes are being made where necessary to realise those priorities. This is a normal process,” he said.

Responding to a query about the considerations behind the governor’s removal, the minister said there was nothing unusual about the decision.

“A new government has come in with its own preferences and policy thinking. Naturally, adjustments will be made in different institutions to align with its programmes,” he said, adding that such changes are neither isolated nor exceptional.

“It is not only Bangladesh Bank where changes have been made. Many other places have seen changes, and more may follow if required. This is very normal in the context of a new administration,” he said.

The minister emphasised that the government’s own programme, preferences and policy orientation would guide administrative decisions. “Wherever necessary to implement the government’s programme and thinking, changes will be brought.”

Earlier, the government removed Ahsan H Mansur from the post of governor of Bangladesh Bank and appointed Md Mostakur Rahman as the new governor.

The change comes as the government reiterates its commitment to pursuing its economic agenda in coordination with key financial institutions.​