Adviser to ex-BB governor resigns over mob incident

Ahsan Ullah, adviser to former Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur, has resigned following the mob incident that took place at the central bank premises on the day Mansur was removed from his position.

He formally submitted his resignation letter to Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman today (4 March), according to central bank sources.

In the letter, Ahsan Ullah said that due to an incident of a “mobocratic nature” at Bangladesh Bank on 25 February, he was forced to return to his residence in Mirpur DOHS using official transport that afternoon. Following the incident, he said he no longer felt comfortable continuing his duties.

The letter also states that his contractual appointment had been extended from 6 January 2026 to 5 January 2027. However, under Clause 13 of the contract, he requested that his resignation be made effective with a 30-day notice period starting from 25 February 2026.

He also requested the governor to accept the notice as his formal resignation letter.

At the same time, Ahsan Ullah expressed gratitude to the Bangladesh Bank management for the cooperation and respect he received during his one year, one month and 18 days of service.

Earlier on 25 February, Ahsan Ullah was forced out of the central bank after a group of officials formed a mob and removed him from the premises.

At the time, Additional Director Touhidul Islam led efforts to push Ahsan into a vehicle, holding him by the neck.