Procedures related to branch rentals, relocations, interior works, and lease renewals would be simplified, he says
June 17, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed scrapping the requirement for commercial banks to obtain Bangladesh Bank approval when relocating branches within the same region.
Presenting a Tk 9.38 trillion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in parliament on Thursday, he said procedures related to branch rentals, relocations, interior works, and lease renewals would be streamlined.
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