BCB director resigns a day after being elected

Simanto, son of State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam, submitted his resignation letter to the BCB president, citing business commitments as the reason behind his decision.

In the letter, Simanto said he had been elected unopposed as a BCB director from the Rajshahi region. However, as his father serves as a state minister, he currently bears significant responsibilities in managing the family’s business interests.

He said those responsibilities will make it difficult for him to properly discharge the duties of a director at an important national institution like the BCB.

Simanto further stated that, out of a sense of responsibility and in consideration of the institution’s interests, he decided to step down from the post. He also requested the BCB president to accept his resignation.

Simanto was elected unopposed as a BCB director from the Rajshahi region as he was the sole candidate.

Before the election, he had already expressed his intention not to serve as a director. He formally submitted his resignation letter within a day of being elected, reports UNB.