Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur on Thursday dismissed rumours surrounding the newly formed Sammilito Islami Bank, alleging that vested interests are paying individuals to provoke unrest as part of a planned smear campaign.

Speaking at an emergency press briefing at the central bank headquarters in Dhaka, Mansur said organised efforts were under way to incite disorder at bank branches, including the filming of provocative videos, particularly in the Chattogram region.

Reaffirming the new bank's financial stability and continued state support, he said authorities were monitoring the situation closely and warned that law enforcement agencies would be deployed if needed.

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