No plan to keep ailing banks afloat with liquidity: Governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur announced on Tuesday that no illegal liquidity support will be extended to banks, including Islami Bank, that are facing difficulties. 

“We will take action against individuals involved in irregularities, not against the institutions themselves,” Mansur stated.

Addressing the status of weak banks' boards, the governor mentioned that the dissolution of a board is a procedural matter. 

He made these comments during a press conference held in the central bank's boardroom on Tuesday (August 20). Deputy Governors Dr Habibur Rahman, Nurun Nahar, and other officials were also present.

No plan to cancel Tk 1000 notes

Governor Ahsan H Mansur also clarified that there is no plan to cancel the Tk 1000 notes. 

He urged the public not to spread rumours about demonetisation but assured that new notes would be printed if necessary.