Bangladesh, July 31 -- Mohammed Mosharaf Hossain, managing director of Bangladesh Commerce Bank (BCB), says he has been compelled to resign from his post two years before his term ends.

He submitted his resignation letter to the bank's chairman on Wednesday. He also sent another copy of his resignation to Bangladesh Bank per the rules.

Mosharaf was appointed as managing director (MD) for about two and a half years in January this year. He could have served as the bank's managing director until he turned 65. He is currently 63 years old.

The former MD confirmed the resignation to bdnews24.com. He said, "Under the circumstances, I tried my best to set up the bank properly. But there were many hindrances which blocked me. After considerin...