The Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) has welcomed the central bank’s decision to dissolve the board of Islami Bank. In a statement issued from the office of ABB Chairman and City Bank Managing Director Mashrur Arefin on Monday, the organization described the move as timely and prudent for the banking sector. ABB had earlier expressed deep concern to the Bangladesh Bank governor on June 10 over the situation surrounding Islami Bank, which had taken on political dimensions and posed systemic risks.
According to ABB, the issue had extended beyond a single institution, affecting confidence across the banking industry. The organization had advised dialogue and consensus among stakeholders to resolve the matter. ABB praised the central bank’s recent action, noting that Islami Bank’s stability is crucial for the national economy due to its large customer base, deposits, remittance network, and role in trade finance.
ABB added that recent unrest had raised concerns about governance, liquidity, and depositor confidence. It expects the decision to restore stability, improve governance, and ensure a politically neutral banking environment while urging authorities to treat the issue with utmost importance.
অর্থনৈতিক রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ১৫ জুন ২০২৬, ১৫: ৪৬আপডেট : ১৫ জুন ২০২৬, ১৫: ৫৩ ইসলামী ব্যাংকের পরিচালনা পর্ষদ ভেঙে দেওয়ার সিদ্ধান্তকে স্বাগত জানিয়েছে ব্যাংকারদের সংগঠন অ্যাসোসিয়েশন অব ব্যাংকার্স, বাংলাদেশ (এবিবি)। সোমবার এবিবির চেয়ারম্যান ও সিটি ব্যাংকে
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