BB to maintain credit flow in productive sectors

Says central bank governor

OUR CORRESPONDENT | Published: May 16, 2026 22:34:37

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman speaks at a view-exchange meeting in Khulna on Saturday.

KHULNA, May 16: Bangladesh Bank will continue to ensure the steady flow of credit to productive and employment-generating sectors to guarantee sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
This statement was made by the Bangladesh Bank Governor during his address at an event on Saturday, emphasizing the central bank's commitment to supporting key economic drivers that foster long-term financial stability and development.
Md. Mostaqur Rahman was speaking as the chief guest at the view-exchange meeting on formulating monetary policy.
The Governor added, "The opinions of stakeholders are highly valued in our policy-making process. The constructive suggestions received from today's session will be thoroughly analyzed and reflected in the upcoming monetary policy for the first half of FY 2026-27." He also emphasized the expansion of technology-driven banking services, transparency, and accountability across the financial industry.
The meeting commenced at a local hotel in the city, bringing together businessmen, stakeholders, and members of civil society from Khulna to discuss and formulate the monetary policy for the first half (H1) of the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Presided over by Md. Ruknuzzaman, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank's Khulna office, the event also witnessed the active participation of Deputy Governor Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman; Executive Director (Monetary Policy Department, Head Office) Mahmud Salahuddin Naser; and Executive Director (Bangladesh Bank, Khulna) Md. Rokonuzzaman.
High-ranking officials of the central bank, university professors, regional heads and senior executives of various scheduled banks, prominent business leaders, industrialists, exporters, importers, agricultural entrepreneurs, representatives from the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector, leaders of the Khulna Chamber and Khulna Women's Chamber, civil society members, and media professionals were also present.
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