Tamim withdraws from BCB elections: 'I cannot be a part of this'
Key Takeaways
- Tamim Iqbal and 15 other candidates withdrew from the BCB elections citing interference and unfair conduct.
- The withdrawals leave 27 candidates contesting for 17 director posts, clearing the way for incumbent President Aminul Islam to likely continue.
- Six directors have already been elected uncontested in their respective sub-categories.
- Tamim accused the process of being 'election fixing' and stated the election was not being conducted fairly.
- Frustration was noted over procedural irregularities, such as the BCB president signing nomination extension letters instead of the CEO.
Tamim Iqbal was among 16 candidates who withdrew their nominations for the BCB board of directors elections announced on Wednesday, significantly impacting the contest for the 17 available posts. Following the withdrawals, 27 candidates remain in the running, and the path for incumbent BCB president Aminul Islam to retain his position after October 6 appears clear. Six directors have already secured their positions uncontested across various regional sub-categories, including Barishal and Chattogram. Tamim voiced strong accusations of interference and arbitrary rule changes, stating that the election process was compromised and not a genuine contest, labeling it an 'election fixing' scenario. His frustration stemmed partly from repeated deadline extensions signed by President Aminul Islam, deviating from standard protocol, leading Tamim to conclude the election is a 'black mark' for the BCB.
