Banking Sector
Key reforms needed to salvage the banking sector
The banking industry as a business is inherently risky.
Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector
It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.
Bangladeshi turmoil risks weaker banks and slower financial reforms, S&P says
The agency said the banking industry's weaknesses, including a lack of liquidity, thin capital buffers and ailing asset quality, have been exacerbated while the departure of senior central bank officials could delay ongoing structural reforms.
Steps to be taken to bring back laundered money: finance adviser
Banking rules were made, but none enforced or followed those, he says
Politically-motivated lending must stop
Despite repeated warnings, no effective measures have been taken to rectify the poor governance.
Highest data anomalies taking place in banking sector: Ahsan H Mansur
The executive director of PRI Bangladesh says at ERF event
Govt’s overreliance on banking sector will create disorder in financial sector
The government’s overdependence on the banking sector to finance its budget deficit will affect the financial sector as well as hurt private sector investment and employment generation, according to experts.
FY2024-25 budget / What’s in the new budget?
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
Nine banks were in BB ‘red zone’
Nine banks, including four state-run ones, were in the “red zone”, meaning their financial health was fragile,
Key reforms needed to salvage the banking sector
The banking industry as a business is inherently risky.
Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector
It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.
Bangladeshi turmoil risks weaker banks and slower financial reforms, S&P says
The agency said the banking industry's weaknesses, including a lack of liquidity, thin capital buffers and ailing asset quality, have been exacerbated while the departure of senior central bank officials could delay ongoing structural reforms.
Steps to be taken to bring back laundered money: finance adviser
Banking rules were made, but none enforced or followed those, he says
Politically-motivated lending must stop
Despite repeated warnings, no effective measures have been taken to rectify the poor governance.
Highest data anomalies taking place in banking sector: Ahsan H Mansur
The executive director of PRI Bangladesh says at ERF event
Govt’s overreliance on banking sector will create disorder in financial sector
The government’s overdependence on the banking sector to finance its budget deficit will affect the financial sector as well as hurt private sector investment and employment generation, according to experts.
What’s in the new budget?
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
Nine banks were in BB ‘red zone’
Nine banks, including four state-run ones, were in the “red zone”, meaning their financial health was fragile,
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