Bangladesh Banking sector

Why is the banking sector crisis so deep-rooted?

The regime-sponsored immorality to protect or pamper the financial gangsters not only eroded the future of the banking sector, but also made the wound too difficult to recover from.

Opinion / Balancing inflation control and banking stability

Traditional contractionary policies may not be suitable for Bangladesh’s unique economic structure.

BB to design new law for bank mergers, acquisitions

The Bangladesh Bank is working to formulate a “Bank Resolution Act” for mergers, acquisitions, liquidation or recapitalisation of banks.

Can we change the story of our ailing banks?

Restoring trust in the banking sector is crucially important

The renaissance of Bangladesh Bank and some expectations

We hope that the BB governor will continue the momentum and spirit to bring order and promote the economy.

Banking sector issues that the new governor should address

Good governance and adequate legal infrastructure—relevant laws, courts and impartial judges—need to be established.

We need a bank commission that can drive radical reforms

But its objectives must be clearly defined and regularly scrutinised

Several banks are clinically dead: CPD

Several banks in Bangladesh are clinically dead but are being kept alive through bailouts, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Urgent bank reforms are crucial

Recover bad loans, punish those who exploited the sector

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Why is the banking sector crisis so deep-rooted?

The regime-sponsored immorality to protect or pamper the financial gangsters not only eroded the future of the banking sector, but also made the wound too difficult to recover from.

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

Balancing inflation control and banking stability

Traditional contractionary policies may not be suitable for Bangladesh’s unique economic structure.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

BB to design new law for bank mergers, acquisitions

The Bangladesh Bank is working to formulate a “Bank Resolution Act” for mergers, acquisitions, liquidation or recapitalisation of banks.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

Can we change the story of our ailing banks?

Restoring trust in the banking sector is crucially important

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

The renaissance of Bangladesh Bank and some expectations

We hope that the BB governor will continue the momentum and spirit to bring order and promote the economy.

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

Banking sector issues that the new governor should address

Good governance and adequate legal infrastructure—relevant laws, courts and impartial judges—need to be established.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

We need a bank commission that can drive radical reforms

But its objectives must be clearly defined and regularly scrutinised

August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024

Several banks are clinically dead: CPD

Several banks in Bangladesh are clinically dead but are being kept alive through bailouts, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

Urgent bank reforms are crucial

Recover bad loans, punish those who exploited the sector

July 28, 2024
July 28, 2024

Factors that may cause bank run in Bangladesh

A recent study was carried out to discover the factors that may cause bank run in Bangladesh.