Dhaka, Feb 27 (NationPress) The actions of officials at Bangladesh Bank during the forced removal of a senior advisor from the Central Bank's Dhaka headquarters this week highlight serious concerns regarding the integrity and discipline of the institution responsible for maintaining the nation’s financial stability, according to a report released on Friday.

“The events at Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday can only be described as shameful. It raises a critical question: when a group of officials can expel a senior advisor from the Central Bank's headquarters while chanting slogans and employing physical coercion, how can it be interpreted as anything other than thuggery?” questioned an editorial in the prominent Bangladeshi newspaper, Dhaka Tribune.

“We are equally disturbed and disappointed by the abrupt removal of Governor Ahsan H Mansur, who had initiated essential reforms. His efforts, which included merging underperforming banks, enhancing regulatory oversight, and tackling chronic defaulters, were undoubtedly unpopular among certain factions, yet they were essential,” it further stated.

Reports indicate that the well-respected economist Mansur was ousted from his position as Governor of Bangladesh Bank amidst unprecedented internal strife and mob behavior within the Central Bank's premises.

The situation escalated dramatically after Mansur’s press conference at Bangladesh Bank, which was soon followed by discussions regarding the appointment of his successor.

However, tensions heightened quickly after his exit, with a faction of Bangladesh Bank officials allegedly forming a mob to forcibly remove Ahsan Ullah, an Advisor to the Governor, from the premises.

Witnesses reported to Dhaka Tribune that approximately 30 officials shouted slogans while forcibly pushing Ahsan Ullah into a vehicle. This group was purportedly led by Additional Director Towhidul Islam and included Executive Director Sarwar Hossain, Director Nowshad Mostafa, Additional Director Tanvir Ahmed, among others. Some members of this group even attempted to physically assault the advisor.

The occurrence of mob tactics within the Central Bank has raised alarming questions about the institution’s independence, governance, and overall credibility.

“The government must take decisive measures to restore order within the Bangladesh Bank. Above all, it must guarantee that policy direction is not influenced by individuals who evade accountability and transparency. Anything less would be a betrayal of public trust and offer scant hope for a banking sector that is already in distress,” emphasized the Dhaka Tribune.