A dramatic situation unfolded at Bangladesh Bank as AFM Shahinul Islam, head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), appeared at his office despite being placed on mandatory leave. Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur confirmed Shahinul had been sent on leave following demands from central bank officials. However, Shahinul dismissed the directive, saying, “Mandatory leave? I am working as usual.” Earlier, several officials submitted a memorandum demanding his removal, citing the release of multiple controversial videos and allegations that he authorized the withdrawal of Tk 190 million from a frozen account belonging to transport magnate Khandaker Enayet Ullah, causing reputational damage to the financial sector.