Bangladesh Banking sector
A former governor’s unpleasant truths about the banking sector
Economists are always noted for telling unpleasant truths because they go by numbers, research, theory, and judgement. Rarely do politicians—who can manufacture arguments to suit their purpose—endorse economists who are objective. Former Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Mohammad Farashuddin has unvei
Can merger be panacea for banking sector’s ills?
The merger guideline for banks and financial institutions is being hailed as a major step towards fixing the problem in the financial sector, which has been weighed down by massive default loans and weak corporate governance.
EXIM-Padma Bank 'merger': Turning rotten apples into fresh oranges?
Bangladesh Bank deserves credit for forging the deal of signing the MoU between EXIM Bank and Padma Bank on March 18.
A cesspool of banking irregularities
Report on NRBC Bank shows how chaotic the banking sector has been
For a brighter tomorrow, put an end to corruption today
The intricate connection between politics and corruption in Bangladesh raises profound concerns that demand immediate attention.
Will merger help solve the weaker banks’ problems?
Merger takes place when two or more companies combine together to strengthen capital base and asset size.
Why our balance of payments won’t balance out post-election
With the facade of the elections at its height, prevailing financial issues seem to have faded into the background.
Issues our banking sector must address
As most of our economic sectors depend heavily on banks, it has created many problems for the banking sector and its depositors.
'Political support needed to heal banking ills'
Political support and a strong Bangladesh Bank are crucial to deal with the challenges, including high non-performing loans (NPLs), in the banking sector, said Mustafa K Mujeri, a former chief economist of the central bank, yesterday.
Mistrust over banking sector an ominous sign: BB governor
A slight mistrust has been created among the people over the country’s banking sector in recent time, which is an “ominous sign” for the banks, Bangladesh Bank Governor Fazle Kabir says.
Muhith keeps mum on banking sector
Nothing budges Finance Minister AMA Muhith after yesterday’s spree of attacks as he kept from commenting over the banking sector at parliament today.
Bangladesh needs to boost productive investment: IMF
Bangladesh will need to boost productive investment by addressing infrastructure bottlenecks and strengthening the banking sector to keep ongoing momentum unhurt, the IMF said in its annual assessment of the economy.
Banking sector now an orphan: CPD
The banking sector, which is currently going through choppy waters thanks to rising loan irregularities and deteriorating corporate
