DHAKA, Aug 12, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) has cancelled the remaining 
tenure of Dr Mohammad Akhtar Hossain, who was appointed as the central bank's 
Chief Economist on a contractual basis.

The decision was announced in an office order issued by the Human Resources 
Department-1 of Bangladesh Bank.

According to the order, Dr Akhtar Hossain's remaining contractual tenure as 
Chief Economist, under an office instruction issued on September 1, 2025 and 
appointment letter No. 28 of 2025, has been cancelled with effect from 
September 10, 2026.