The introduction of separate incentive bonus policies for state-owned and private banks has triggered widespread discontent across Bangladesh’s private banking sector, raising fresh questions about regulatory fairness and workforce morale. Under the newly issued rules, state-owned banks may distribute incentive bonuses to employees even when operating at a loss, provided they obtain approval from the […]

Bangladesh’s banking sector has been thrown into fresh uncertainty following the issuance of a new directive by Bangladesh Bank governing the appointment of Managing Directors (MDs) and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of commercial banks. The revised policy, unveiled through a recent circular, has triggered widespread debate, unease, and sharp reactions among bankers, regulators, and financial […]