Bangladesh Bank has sent Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit chief AFM Shahinul Islam on mandatory leave following a series of controversies.
BB officials said that Shahinul would remain on leave until an investigation was completed.
On Monday, multiple objectionable videos of Shahinul went viral on social media.
Although Shahinul claimed the clips were fabricated, an initial fact-check by the Bangladesh Bank authorities found those to be authentic.
He was also absent from office on Tuesday.
Officials said the scandal began spreading last Thursday via WhatsApp and Messenger before exploding on social media on Monday.
The viral clips sparked widespread criticism across Bangladesh Bank and beyond, prompting intelligence agencies to open inquiries.
聽A group of central bank officials on Tuesday submitted a memorandum demanding his immediate removal.
The central bank has formed a three-member high-level committee, led by a deputy governor and two executive directors, to investigate the allegations.
The team will be assisted by officials from the IT division and other relevant departments.
