Bangladesh Bank has made it mandatory for the senior officers of the bank or equivalent positions to pass the diploma for further promotion from next February.
The central bank has issued a circular on Thursday (January 16) to the managing directors of the banks.
According to it, passing of 'Junior Associate of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh (JAIBB)' diploma is mandatory for first promotion from senior officer or equivalent post.
And for the second promotion, 'Associate of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh (AIBB)' diploma will be required.
First phase diploma will be about basic knowledge of banking and second phase will be about acquisition of advanced banking skills.
It further stated that up to February 2025, a total of 10 marks for JAIBB and AIBB Diploma will be added to the marks allotted by the bank for promotion of senior officers or equivalent to higher posts.
Besides, Bangladesh Bank has made it mandatory to pass the Banking Professional Examination for appointment to a higher position in any bank or financial institution from January 1, 2026.
However, senior officers or equivalent officers who have passed 15 years will get full marks even if they do not pass this test.
Banks should provide financial incentives for passing the banking professional examination. Minimum incentive of 35 thousand taka for JAIBB pass and 50 thousand taka minimum for AIBB pass.
