Call to embrace export-led development to boost economy

FE Online Report | Published: February 03, 2019 16:55:33 | Updated: February 06, 2019 21:07:51

The governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB) Fazle Kabir on Saturday stressed the need for export-led and manufacture-dominated development for the sake of country's desired economic uplift.

He, however, advised the banks to come forward with their innovative and modern technologies to this effect.

He mentioned that the country's bond and capital market is yet to develop at the expected level.

The BB governor was speaking as the chief guest at the 11th prize giving ceremony of successful candidates of Banking Diploma Exams, organised by the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh (IBB) held at Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management in the capital.

He also distributed 15 gold, 24 silver medals and 104 cash prizes among the winners for their outstanding performances in the exams.

IBB Secretary-General Mohammad Naushad Ali Chowdhury, along with members of IBB council, CEOs of IBB member banks and financial institutions, distinguished fellow of IBB, among others, were present on the occasion.

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