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New Central Bank Governor Mostaqur Rahman Takes Charge

2/25/2026

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Mostaqur Rahman was appointed central bank governor of Bangladesh on February 25, 2026, by the new government.
The appointment follows changes in state institutions under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who won a landslide election.
Rahman has more than 30 years of experience in corporate finance and governance.
He will serve a four-year term, replacing Ahsan H. Mansur, former IMF economist, whose tenure ended after Sheikh Hasina's ousting in 2024.

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Story summary

Mostaqur Rahman was appointed central bank governor of Bangladesh on February 25, 2026, by the new government.
The appointment follows changes in state institutions under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who won a landslide election.
Rahman has more than 30 years of experience in corporate finance and governance.
He will serve a four-year term, replacing Ahsan H. Mansur, former IMF economist, whose tenure ended after Sheikh Hasina's ousting in 2024.