ছবি: Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank. File Photo
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur stated that while inflation control measures have been implemented, it will take around eight more months to see a significant reduction. Speaking at the third Bangladesh Economic Summit on Monday, November 11, he emphasized that no country sees immediate results within less than a year of policy implementation. He reassured that Bangladesh will avoid a famine and that economic growth remains stable despite inflationary pressures.
Dr. Mansur highlighted that, beyond monetary policy, various measures have been taken to reduce inflation. Essential items are being prioritized through import permits, and tariffs on certain goods have been lowered to ease prices. He expressed optimism that inflation could be brought down to 5-6% through these initiatives, noting that Bangladesh Bank has refrained from printing money over the past three months.
Addressing the banking sector, he acknowledged that previous mismanagement has taken a toll. He cited one bank where assets worth 27,000 crore taka were largely withdrawn by a single family, a situation without a quick fix. However, he assured that no banks would close and that liquidity support is being provided to weak institutions to stabilize them.
Regarding the recent appointment of a receiver at Beximco, Dr. Mansur explained that the move aims to maintain the company’s operations. He also noted progress in efforts to recover laundered funds through bilateral agreements and other initiatives.
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