In Lalmonirhat’s Kaliganj upazila, Executive Officer (UNO) Shamima Akter Jahan became the focus of public debate after a verbal dispute with an event organizer over being addressed as “Apu.” The incident occurred during a phone call late at night following a picnic organized by the Royal Football Academy to mark its 10th anniversary. When the academy’s vice president Meherban Mithu explained the delay and addressed her as “Apu,” the UNO reportedly reacted angrily. A portion of the call later circulated on social media, drawing widespread attention.

Mithu said he used the term respectfully and apologized when the UNO expressed displeasure, after which the event was stopped. Shamima Akter Jahan denied reacting out of anger, stating that she only intervened because the event continued past midnight. The incident sparked mixed reactions online, with some arguing that “Apu” is a polite form of address and others emphasizing the importance of administrative discipline and official decorum.

The report also noted that Shamima Akter Jahan had previously faced controversy over alleged irregularities in development projects and unilateral decisions in education policy during her earlier postings.