Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Md Mostakur Rahman has said the central bank is prioritising inflation control as a key strategy to ensure overall stability in the country’s financial sector, while maintaining steady credit flow to productive and employment-generating areas.
He made the remarks on Saturday while addressing a stakeholder consultation meeting held at a hotel in Khulna City as part of the preparation for the monetary policy for the first half of FY2026-27. The discussion was organised by Khulna Brunch of the BB to gather opinions from different sectors of the economy.
The governor said the central bank is placing emphasis on sustainable and inclusive growth by ensuring that financing continues to flow into small, medium and export-oriented industries, which are crucial for job creation and economic resilience.
He noted that stakeholder feedback is an essential part of the monetary policy formulation process. According to him, suggestions and recommendations from the consultation will be reviewed and reflected in the upcoming policy framework.
Participants at the meeting discussed a wide range of issues, including inflationary pressure, exchange rate stability, interest rate management, private sector credit growth, investment trends and employment generation. They stressed the need for a balanced monetary policy that can contain inflation while keeping production and export activities stable.
Speakers also highlighted the importance of improving access to easy-term financing for agriculture, fisheries, SMEs and rural enterprises, alongside strengthening governance in the banking sector. Concerns were raised over defaulted loans, foreign exchange supply stability and efficiency in banking services.
Stakeholders from Khulna region particularly pointed out the economic potential of Mongla port-based trade, shrimp and fisheries exports, jute industries and agro-based production sectors, calling for policy support to enhance competitiveness in international markets.
The governor also emphasised transparency, accountability and expansion of technology-based banking services, noting that these reforms are necessary for long-term financial sector stability.
Officials of the BB, bankers, academics, business leaders, exporters, importers and civil society representatives attended the meeting, expressing hope that a coordinated and inclusive monetary policy would support macroeconomic stability, investment growth and sustainable development.
