Speakers discussing about the country's banking sector at a CPD dialogue which was held in the city on December 8, 2018 RAJIB DHAR/ Dhaka TibuneCPD to form citizen commission for banking sector after pollsSpeakers at a dialogue on Saturday stressed that political parties pledge not to interfere in the banking sector with their election manifestos. He also added they will form a citizen commission for the banking sector soon after the national elections, to identify actual problems in the sector as well as present necessary recommendations. The decision to keep 50% of government funds with private banks goes against the spirit of the central bank’s monetary policy. The independence of the central bank should be upheld. Interference in Bangladesh Bank’s activities goes against the spirit of Bangladesh Bank Amendment Bill 2003 which was geared to guarantee the central bank’s autonomy.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 08, 2018 18:45 UTC