Bangladesh central bank’s governor steps down
Abdur Rouf Talukder’s departure comes days after protests forced deputy governors to resign
Abdur Rouf Talukder has resigned as the governor of the Bangladesh Bank following a revolt by its employees against alleged corruption by top officials.
The bank’s website states his term ended on August 9. This is in keeping with reports in local media that he had tendered his resignation that day.
Talukder still had two years left on his tenure, which began in July 2022. It is not clear who will succeed him.
Four of the central bank’s deputy governors were forced to resign last week as nearly 200
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