Atiur Rahman

‘Tk 297cr graft’: Former BB governor Atiur, 22 others sued

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed a lawsuit against 23 individuals, including former Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman and economist Abul Barakat, over allegations of embezzling Tk 297 crore through AnonTex Group.

Persistent inflation rate of 9% unacceptable: Atiur Rahman

Former BB governor Atiur Rahman terms the persisting inflation rate in Bangladesh as unacceptable

BB must act to protect depositors' interests

Although protecting depositors' interests is one of the key responsibilities of Bangladesh Bank, those interests are not being safeguarded, former BB governor Atiur Rahman alleged yesterday.

Confusion, panic order of the day

Confusion and panic was the order of the day at the Bangladesh Bank yesterday, a day after its governor Atiur Rahman stepped down and two deputy governors were removed hastily amid strong criticism over the central bank's handling of the $101 million cyber theft.

The (not so) dignified exit of a dignified man

Without detracting from the undeniable fact that as the governor of the BB, the buck stopped with him, it may be fairly said that the 'graceful' exit of Professor Rahman has probably raised more questions than it has resolved.

BB governor quits over cyber heist

Setting a rare example, Atiur Rahman stepped down as Bangladesh Bank governor yesterday amid strong criticism over his handling of the $101 million cyber theft.

BB sues unidentified persons for reserve heist

Bangladesh Bank files a case against unidentified persons under money laundering prevention act for the recent heist of US$101 million from BB account with Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Quitting out of moral responsibility, Atiur says after resigning as Bangladesh Bank governor

Atiur Rahman, who resigned as Bangladesh Bank governor this morning, says he opted to quit out of moral responsibility over the heist of US$101 million from the central bank’s account with the New York Federal Reserve Bank.

$101m heist: Atiur quits as governor of Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman submits resignation letter to the PM amid criticism over the heist of US$101m from the central bank’s account with Federal Reserve Bank of New York by hackers last month.

January 13, 2016
January 13, 2016

BB chief writes to IGP seeking justice for tortured official

Bangladesh Bank governor in a letter called upon the police chief to ensure justice for alleged police torture of an official of the central bank.

July 23, 2015
July 23, 2015

Eid transaction over Tk 1 trillion

Transaction during the recent Eid season surpassed Tk 1 trillion, Bangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman says.

April 22, 2015
April 22, 2015

Savar heist: BB urges IGP to ensure banks’ security

A day after the Savar bank robbery, Bangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman writes a letter to the inspector general of police (IGP), urging him to ensure security of all the branches of the banks across the country.

March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015

Prevent banking by militants: BB chief

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Atiur Rahman asks the commercial banks to take the highest cautionary measures so that no one can use the banking channel for financing terrorism both at home and aboard

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