financial governance

Another disastrous decision for the banking sector

So much for restoring good governance and holding bank ‘looters’ accountable

New Bank Company Act: can it heal the wounds?

 Last week the cabinet of Bangladesh okayed the draft Bank Company Act 2023 with an expressed intention to improve financial governance in our country. It was desired that if implemented properly, it could have major consequences for popularly known willful loan defaulters as well as the way our bank boards are formed and run.

Can the banking sector be turned around?

Approval of draft Bank Company Act gives hope but enforcement is key

Editorial / Economic rating remains stable

STANDARD & Poor (S&P), the global rating agency has reaffirmed the 'BB-' long-term sovereign rating for the country.

June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023

Another disastrous decision for the banking sector

So much for restoring good governance and holding bank ‘looters’ accountable

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

New Bank Company Act: can it heal the wounds?

 Last week the cabinet of Bangladesh okayed the draft Bank Company Act 2023 with an expressed intention to improve financial governance in our country. It was desired that if implemented properly, it could have major consequences for popularly known willful loan defaulters as well as the way our bank boards are formed and run.

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

Can the banking sector be turned around?

Approval of draft Bank Company Act gives hope but enforcement is key

May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015

Economic rating remains stable

STANDARD & Poor (S&P), the global rating agency has reaffirmed the 'BB-' long-term sovereign rating for the country.