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- 1Bangladesh Bank tightens corporate ownership rules for banks●BB tightens corporate ownership rules for banks
Bangladesh Bank has tightened rules on corporate ownership of banks, according to reporting by The Business Standard. The move is part of the central bank's ongoing effort to strengthen governance in the country's banking sector, where ownership concentration and connected lending have long been cited as sources of financial risk and weak oversight.
- 2Bangladesh Bank's KPI framework for bank CEOs draws overreach concerns▼BB directs KPI framework for bank CEOs, spurs regulatory overreach concerns
Bangladesh Bank has directed banks to adopt a KPI framework for their chief executives, a move intended to tie leadership performance to regulatory expectations. The directive has prompted concerns among bankers and observers that the central bank is overstepping into management decisions that should rest with boards and shareholders.
- 3IPDC Finance approved to launch Islamic finance window▼IPDC Finance gets central bank nod to launch Islamic finance window
Bangladesh Bank has given IPDC Finance approval to open an Islamic finance window, allowing the non-bank financial institution to offer Shariah-compliant products alongside its conventional services. The move reflects growing demand for Islamic financing in Bangladesh, where the sector has traditionally been dominated by Islamic banks rather than non-bank lenders.