DHAKA, March 10, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) today dismissed reports 
published in various media outlets regarding a ban on the foreign travel of 
two of its officials, clarifying that their withdrawal from a Singapore-based 
training programme was based on administrative and personal grounds rather 
than any restrictive measures. 

The central bank categorically rejected the claims that Director Liza Fahmida 
and Additional Director Kamrul Islam were barred from traveling due to their 
perceived professional associations.

The clarification follows reports published on March 9 and 10, 2026, across 
several national dailies, television channels, and online news portals.

These reports claimed that a ban had been imposed on the officials to prevent 
them from attending a programme titled 'Strategic Thinking and Decision 
Making for Central Bank Leaders,' scheduled to be held in Singapore from 
March 9 to 11, 2026. 

The misleading reports alleged that the authorities intervened because of the 
officials' proximity to the former Governor, specifically noting Kamrul 
Islam's role as the PS to the former Governor.

At the clarification, Bangladesh Bank mentioned that Liza Fahmida (Director) 
personally submitted an application to withdraw her name from the programme, 
citing personal and family reasons. 

Her request was subsequently reviewed and approved by the appropriate 
authorities.

Kamrul Islam (Additional Director), who served as the PS to the former 
Governor, was withdrawn following his transfer to a different department. 

As his current role is no longer relevant to the specific training programme 
in Singapore, his participation was deemed unnecessary for his current 
professional responsibilities.

The central bank expressed deep concern over the publication of such 
misinformation, stating that the false reports have caused significant damage 
to the personal, family, and institutional reputations of the officials 
involved. 

Bangladesh Bank emphasized that the dissemination of unverified claims 
undermines both the dignity of its professional staff and the integrity of 
the institution.

In light of these events, Bangladesh Bank has issued a formal request to all 
journalists and media organizations to verify the accuracy of any information 
with the relevant authorities before publication. 

This is essential to uphold professional ethics and ensure the public 
receives truthful information.