Bangladesh central bank chief warns financial sector is in 'serious risk'Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has warned that the country’s financial sector is in “serious risk”, stressing the need for urgent measures to stabilise banks, control inflation, and expand financial literacy. Second, financial stability must be ensured, which is currently in serious jeopardy,” he said. We have a plan to stabilise it, which may take three to four years to implement step by step. The governor criticised strikes by National Board of Revenue staff, saying they sought to preserve privileges rather than reform. He argued that expanding domestic revenue and tapping foreign financing, including through private sector inflows and capital markets, were essential for long-term stability.

Source: bd News24 August 20, 2025 17:52 UTC