The bank received Tk 40 billion from Bangladesh Bank after the fall of the Awami League government and wants to pay 10 percent interest on the loanNational Bank Limited, suffering from a liquidity crisis, has sought an additional Tk 10 billion from Bangladesh Bank in liquidity support. Hence we are seeking Tk 10 billion more,” National Bank Chairman Abdul Awal Mintu said. In addition to National Bank, First Security Islami Bank, Social Islami Bank, Global Islami Bank, Union Bank and Exim Bank received the support. Meanwhile, Padma Bank sought Tk 13 billion and Janata Bank sought Tk 100 billion in liquidity support. When Bangladesh Bank dissolved the existing board of the National Bank after the changeover in government, it had been controlled by Chattogram businessman S Alam.

Source: bd News24 January 09, 2025 06:34 UTC