Nahid demands removal of new BB governor

Nahid Islam, convener, Jatiya Nagorik Party. UNB.

Dhaka, Feb 26 – Md Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), on Thursday demanded the removal of the newly appointed governor of Bangladesh Bank.

“You (govt) may appoint a person of your choice, but he must be skilled, capable and honest,” he said at a programme marking the first anniversary of Jatiya Chhatra Shakti at the Krishibid Institute in the capital.

He said the country does not want to witness further looting or debt-driven settlements. “We want an accountable system,” he added.

The NCP leader said that if Bangladesh Bank operates without proper accountability and continues to protect the interests of loan defaulters, the country’s economic situation will not improve.

“Bangladesh will go from bad to worse, and people will be forced to take to the streets,” he warned.

However, he said his party wants Bangladesh to move forward.

Nahid Islam also urged the government to take proper steps to ensure that people can travel safely and without hassle during the Eid holidays and celebrate the festival with their families. - UNB