Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has welcomed the resignation of Bangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman terming it a ‘courageous step’, PM’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim told a press meet in Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka on Tuesday.

PM’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim said Atiur submitted his resignation after a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the morning following the unexpected incident, reported UNB.

Briefing reporters at the Prime Minister’s Office, he said after accepting the resignation letter of Atiur, the Prime Minister termed his step a courageous one. ‘This will remain as a rare example of his moral strength and honesty,’ she said.

Recalling the contributions of Atiur Rahman to the country’s economic development, Hasina said Bangladesh’s reserve saw a remarkable rise and the banking sector became more dynamic during the tenure of Atiur Rahman.

Besides, the prime minister said necessary actions will be taken against Bangladesh Bank officials responsible for the heist of $101 million from the central bank’s account with the US Federal Reserve Bank through hacking its website under the Cyber Crime Act, Ihsanul said.

PM’s deputy press secretary Mamun-or-Rashid was also present at the press briefing.