, Feb. 26 -- In a dramatic turn of events marked by confusion and protests, Md Mostaqur Rahman was appointed Governor of Bangladesh Bank within a day, replacing Ahsan H Mansur without prior announcement.

Mostaqur received his appointment on Wednesday and joined office on Thursday, ending intense speculation that began earlier in the day over a possible change in the central bank's top post.

The 13th governor, Ahsan H Mansur, reportedly had no prior knowledge of his removal.

Talking to reporters while leaving the central bank premises amid pressure from a section of officials and employees, he said, "I know nothing about this process. I hear that I am being removed. I did not resign. Resignation is not an issue; it would take me two sec...