Savers’ money absolutely safe: BB

Bangladesh Bank yesterday said there was no crisis of liquidity in banks and savers' money was absolutely safe. 

"No bank has been closed down since independence of the country," said the central bank in an urgent notice posted on its website.

The central bank said conspiratorial information regarding withdrawal of deposits from banks are being spread through various social media.

"It is to inform all that the banking system in Bangladesh is in a strong position. There is no liquidity crisis in the banking sector," said the central bank.

"No bank has closed in the last 51 years of independence. We hope no bank will be closed in the future. People's deposits are safe with banks," it said.