There is nothing to panic about the customer's deposit money, everyone will get their deposit money back, said Husne Ara Shikha, the spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank. He said, 'If more customers go to withdraw money at once – no bank in the world will survive. I would like to tell the customers of the banks – there is no unnecessary panic. Journalists should also highlight these issues to overcome the fear of customers.
He said these things in a press conference with journalists on Wednesday (November 6).
He said, 'The central bank has a good plan to bring the banks to a better position. Calling all depositors, do not withdraw more money than necessary. We want to restore trust. We have given support of 5 thousand 585 crore rupees to banks in crisis in the last one and a half months.
The spokesperson said, Bangladesh Bank will not appoint a receiver to any business organization on its own initiative. If there is a court order, it will be acted upon.
'Bangladesh Bank will investigate if money is smuggled through formal channels. But it is difficult to investigate money laundering through hundi. BFIU is working on this matter.'
When asked about the loan irregularities of the controversial industrial groups in various banks, he said, 'BFIU has already seized many accounts. They have not given any information to the Central Bank in this regard.'
Task force formed – On whether they are doing anything effective, he said, a task force is working on banking reforms. The second task force of Bangladesh Bank is working to increase the efficiency of manpower. The third is working to recover the money laundered. Recruitment of lawyers and consultants from different countries is going on here.
The central bank itself is not able to establish good governance in its banks, why? To such question, the spokesperson said, 'Many complaints are received in the Central Bank by name or by name. Our HR looks into it. Unless a specific complaint comes to the Governor – we cannot take action.'
Husnay Ara Shikha also said that inflation came down after Bangladesh Bank increased the policy interest rate. If this continues for the next 6 months, inflation is expected to come down to around 6 percent. It has already worked in many countries. It will work in our country too.
In response to a question about the irregularities of the chairman of NRBC Bank, he said that the allegations against him in Bangladesh Bank are being investigated. Since you are bringing this up again, I will look into the concerned department.
“We have restructured the board of 11 banks. Working with these banks. At the outset we focus on Islamic banks. Other banks are not given so much importance now. After this 11 o'clock maybe I will start working with 4 more banks.'
Central Bank spokesperson said, 'We are giving utmost importance to money laundering. But, it will be through legal process, not by coercion.'
