Dhaka, March 5 -- A petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the legality of removing Ahsan H Mansur as governor of Bangladesh Bank and appointing Md Mostaqur Rahman in his place.

The public interest petition was filed on Thursday by Abdullah Al Mamun, a Supreme Court lawyer.

It named the finance secretary, Bangladesh Bank, and the newly appointed governor as respondents.

Mansur was removed on Feb 25, just a week after taking oath, as the Ministry of Finance issued a notification cancelling the remainder of his tenure.

On the same day, garment sector businessman Mostaqur -- who had served on the BNP's election management committee -- was appointed governor.

The petition seeks a stay on both notifications and a rule askin...