DHAKA, May 18, 2024 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a clarification over recent reports regarding restrictions on journalists' entry to the central bank. In a circular issued on Wednesday, the central bank stated that it considers disseminating information to the public a top priority. It said any journalist could get information and take BB statements at the main building of the central bank during the official hours through communication with the assigned officials. At the same time, it said, the central bank kept on disseminating information through holding press conferences, issuing press releases and other ways on a regular basis. Simultaneously, the BB had been regularly publishing all the economic information and data on its website to ensure free access to information, the BB statement said.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha May 18, 2024 15:48 UTC