Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner Yousuf Ali has been withdrawn from his post and attached to the Ministry of Public Administration, following an incident involving protocol breach during a high-level government visit. The senior official was given an immediate stand-release order on Tuesday (Oct 15).
The administrative action follows a visit by the Prime Minister to Rajshahi on Monday (Oct 14), during which the head of government departed the region by air in the evening. Public discussion and scrutiny intensified after a video recording of the departure surfaced, capturing the official's conduct on the tarmac.
Footage from the airport shows Yousuf Ali leaning forward and extending his hand to shake hands with the Prime Minister as she prepared to leave. Observers noted that the official appeared to break away from the designated protocol line to approach the premier directly, triggering widespread debate regarding the violation of official state etiquette.
The Ministry of Public Administration has not yet issued a detailed formal statement regarding the specific grounds for the immediate transfer, though the incident has reignited discussions surrounding strict adherence to administrative protocols during high-profile state movements across the country.
