News Watch (13-12-2017)

BB asks banks to frame code of conduct

The central bank of Bangladesh has asked all financial institutions (FIs) operating in the country to prepare their respective 'Code of Conduct' by January 31, 2018 for ensuring transparency and accountability in delivering products and services. The Bangladesh Bank (BB) also directed the FIs to frame the Code of Conduct in line with guidelines of the 'Code of Conduct for Banks & Non-Bank Financial Institutions', said a circular Tuesday. — FE Report

Call ‘999’ for emergency services

Prime Minister's ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Tuesday inaugurated expanded national emergency services through the use of a toll-free hotline across the country. The three-digit number -- 999 -- is an official emergency telephone number used in a number

of countries. — UNB

JSC, JDC results on Dec 30

The results of Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) exams will be published on December 30. The results will be handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the morning, said Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid. — UNB