The Bangladesh Bank Officers Welfare Council, an organization of Bangladesh Bank officers and employees, has protested the initiative to issue digital bank licences in a hurry during the process of forming a newly elected government. He alleged that the governor had previously served as chairman of a bank belonging to the same group on whose behalf the digital bank licence is being sought. As a result, central bank officials believe that there is a conflict of interest. In such a situation, the need to issue a new digital bank licence in the interest of a particular group should be reviewed in depth. The organization has called for the newly elected government to postpone the relevant board meeting without taking any hasty decisions before assuming office.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 16, 2026 13:14 UTC