BB Governor Abdur Rouf resigns

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder has resigned, submitting his resignation to the Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division (FID) on Friday afternoon citing personal reasons.

According to FID, the governor submitted his resignation letter at around 3pm on Friday to the FID secretary Abdur Rahman Khan. Rouf cited personal difficulties for his resignation.

However, FID Secretary Abdur Rahman Khan did not comment on this issue. The mobile number of Rouf was found switched off.

Contacted, Finance Advisor of the new interim government Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said that he was not aware of the matter.

Dr Salehuddin called a meeting with the secretaries of four divisions under the finance ministry. There the matter is likely to be discussed.

Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder has not visited the BB since Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of Prime Minister on August 5. He was not even in his residence Governor House.