Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman called for a break from the ongoing speculation and rumors surrounding Islami Bank.
He said that excessive speculation or speculative discussions about the bank could further complicate the situation. Therefore, he requested everyone to patiently monitor the situation.
The governor said these in response to a question from journalists at a press conference organized at Bangladesh Bank's Jahangir Alam Conference Hall in the capital's Motijheel on Tuesday to mark the announcement of the new monetary policy for July-December 2026.
The governor said: "It seems to me that there is a lot of speculation about Islami Bank. I would like to request everyone to be patient. Look at the situation. It is better not to have any unnecessary discussions."
He presented information on Bangladesh Bank's liquidity support in the banking sector and said that a total of Tk17,250 crore was provided to various banks during the Awami League government.
During the interim government, the amount of that support increased to Tk51,000 crore.
Md Mostaqur Rahman said: “We did not have to provide liquidity support to any bank in the first four months after we took charge. This can be called a positive aspect for us. However, in the case of Islami Bank, we have already had to provide liquidity support of Tk13,000 crore.”
He said that Bangladesh Bank is closely monitoring the situation and is taking necessary measures. However, no decision will be taken outside the law.
The governor said: “Islami Bank is a banking company. It is regulated by the Bank Company Act. We will not do anything outside the law.”
At the beginning of the press conference, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank Habibur Rahman presented the main article of the new monetary policy.
Other deputy governors of Bangladesh Bank, executive directors, senior officials of various departments, chief executive officers of scheduled banks, and representatives of the financial sector were present at the event.
