BB relaxes banking diploma requirements for senior officials joining new banks

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed its mandatory banking professional examination requirement for experienced senior officials seeking higher positions in other banks or financial institutions.

According to a circular issued by the Banking Regulation and Policy Department (BRPD) on Wednesday, officials who have completed 15 years of service after joining or being promoted to the rank of Senior Officer (or equivalent) will no longer be required to pass the banking diploma for recruitment to a higher post in a different bank.

The central bank cited the need to maintain professional mobility for skilled human resources within the banking sector as the reason for this policy adjustment.

The move amends a previous directive issued in January 2025, which originally made the professional examination mandatory for any bank official seeking a higher-grade appointment at another bank starting from January 1, 2026.

While the general requirement remains in place for mid-level and junior officials, the 15-year seniority threshold now acts as an exemption in recognition of extensive banking experience.

Other instructions from the original 2025 circular remain unchanged.