Bangladesh Bank (BB) policies

Micromanaging should not be Bangladesh Bank’s job

BB must change its identity from an enforcer to an ecosystem architect.

An anatomy of interest rates

Banks determine their lending interest rates based on the cost of borrowing, non-fund operating costs, margin for default risk, and desired profit margin.

Banking sector reform can no longer be delayed

To better understand corporate default risks, generate more data and produce greater information

July 27, 2025
July 27, 2025

Micromanaging should not be Bangladesh Bank’s job

BB must change its identity from an enforcer to an ecosystem architect.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

An anatomy of interest rates

Banks determine their lending interest rates based on the cost of borrowing, non-fund operating costs, margin for default risk, and desired profit margin.

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

Banking sector reform can no longer be delayed

To better understand corporate default risks, generate more data and produce greater information