In a capitalist economy, an independent central bank isn’t just something to argue for—it’s essential for a country’s growth and economic stability.

In Bangladesh, successive governments have undermined the autonomy of the Bangladesh Bank.

Governor Ahsan H Mansur outlined the draft amendments to the Bangladesh Bank Order 1972

Economists blame rising bad debt, soaring prices and illicit fund flows on central bank’s waning independence

The success of the Bangladesh Bank’s policymaking hinges on several factors.