At a press conference, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur emphasized that no banking policy will be effective without strong political will. He highlighted past political interference in the financial sector that led to instability. The Governor discussed the upcoming full rollout of the risk-based supervision system by 2026 and stressed the need for central bank autonomy. He also addressed the progress of bank mergers, board restructurings in underperforming banks, and proposed amendments to the Bank Companies Act to ensure greater oversight and discipline.