, Sept. 9 -- The Financial Institutions Division (FID) of the Ministry of Finance has cancelled the remaining contract period of AFM Shahinul Islam, head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), who was sent on forced leave earlier.

Afsana Khan, deputy secretary of FID issued an office order on Tuesday at the consent of Honourable President, effective from today (Tuesday).

The decision followed a series of controversies, including a viral video scandal and allegations of financial misconduct.

Earlier investigations were conducted against Shahinul on charges of a compromising video and illicit financial transactions. Despite recommendations for his dismissal, a lack of action had reportedly led to growing discontent within ...