GB governing body\\\'s elected reps slam Muhith

The elected representatives of Grameen Bank (GB) governing body Monday deplored Finance Minister AMA Muhith's remark that the GB directors were not really elected, reports UNB.
A statement issued by GB director Tahasina Khatoon said, "Recently, at a press conference, the Finance Minister remarked that the process of appointing directors to GB has not been transparent.  Dr Yunus picks the directors himself. We're surprised by this statement by the honourable Finance Minister."
Asked why the opinions of GB directors were not taken while framing the new GB rules, the Finance Minister at a press conference in the city Saturday said, "Why should we take directors' opinion? They're picked by…they're not really elected."
The statement issued by GB director Tahasina Khatoon said the remarks of the Finance Minister reflected his 'ignorance about the way the election of the GB governing body was held'.
The statement also alleged that the government had decided to introduce the new system of election to the governing body with a motive to 'destroy' the bank.