Steps underway to resolve Islami Bank crisis, emergency liquidity support to be provided: Governor
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Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman has assured depositors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC that the central bank is taking immediate measures to resolve the bank's liquidity challenges, including providing emergency liquidity support.
"Depositors will not face any inconvenience. They will be able to withdraw their money at any time," the Governor said while responding to questions from journalists regarding the banking sector at a post-budget press conference for FY2026-27 held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka on Friday.
He stated that the central bank has a number of regulatory tools at its disposal to manage the situation, and some of these collective measures will be implemented within the coming days.
The Governor's remarks come at a time of heightened concern over mounting liquidity pressures at the country's largest Shariah-based commercial bank, which has sparked growing anxiety among depositors regarding regular access to their funds.
Governor Rahman explicitly confirmed that any necessary emergency liquidity support required to stabilize Islami Bank will be fully provided by the central bank to safeguard public deposits and maintain overall financial sector stability.
