BTRC Chairman Resigns Amid Controversy in Bangladesh

Md Mohiuddin Ahmed has resigned as chairman of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), citing illness as the reason for his departure. His resignation follows protests from BTRC officials over allegations of corruption and discrimination, and a report suggesting his involvement in an internet shutdown during recent protests that led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. Concurrently, Mohammad Ali Khokon has stepped down as president of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) after seven years, with Shawkat Aziz Russell succeeding him. Khokon attributed his resignation to health issues and a need to focus on his business, while Russell acknowledged the challenges facing the industry, including liquidity issues. Both resignations reflect significant shifts in leadership amidst ongoing political and economic turbulence in Bangladesh.