In a recent announcement, Bangladesh Bank (BB) reassured individual and institutional depositors that their deposits in banks undergoing mergers will remain entirely safe and secure. BB emphasized that even after the merger process is complete, accountholders of the merging banks will retain their accounts unchanged.

The merger process will proceed with the full consent of sponsor directors, current board members, and general shareholders of the banks involved. BB highlighted that as Bangladesh advances toward becoming a developing nation by 2026, the need for robust and capable financial institutions becomes paramount to support the country's economic growth.

The planned mergers aim to strengthen the financial sector by addressing weaknesses in some banks while enhancing the operations of stronger banks. This strategic consolidation is intended to enhance public services provided by merged bank entities.

All merger activities will adhere to the guidelines outlined in BRPD Circular No. 8 issued by Bangladesh Bank on April 4, 2024.

BB also clarified that recent media reports on bank mergers have sometimes disseminated misinformation, leading to confusion among the public. This press release serves to clarify and reassure stakeholders about the merger process in the banking sector.