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BIBM is the national Training, Research, Consultancy and Education institute on banking and finance collectively owned by all banks.
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BIBM is the national Training, Research, Consultancy and Education institute on banking and finance collectively owned by all banks that are in operation in the country. Registered under the Societies Act 1860, BIBM was established in 1974 with an initial primary focus of providing training to the officials of banks and financial institutions of Bangladesh in order to strengthen and update their skills. Since then more and more banks settings up their own training institutes to handle a significant part of their own objective based training needs, particularly those of their junior level officials. Currently, BIBM is engaged in offering training to the mid and senior level executives of banks. Over the years, BIBM has modified its training activities and broadened its operation to cover other areas of activities such as providing education in the form of degree- Masters in Bank Management (MBM) & Evening MBM (EMBM); carrying out Research on Banking & Finance; holding Workshops, Seminars & roundtable discussions; offering customized Training; Certification Programs; and research related consultancy services or aiding the banks in their recruitment.

28/10/2026

Reform, Trust and “Coordination Without Subordination” Take Centre Stage at BIBM’s 11th Annual Banking Conference
DHAKA, 28 October 2026 – The 11th Annual Banking Conference began today at the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) in Mirpur-2, bringing together policymakers, regulators, bankers and economists to chart a reform path for the country’s banking sector. This year’s theme is “Reshaping the Banking Sector for Accelerating Economic Growth.”
Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud, distinguished economist and former professor of economics at the University of Dhaka, attended the inaugural session at the BIBM Auditorium as Guest of Honor and formally inaugurated the conference. Dr. Prashanta Kumar Banerjee, Professor at BIBM and Chair of the Conference Organizing Committee, delivered the welcome address.
Presenting the keynote paper, “Bangladesh Banking System and Monetary-Fiscal-Trade Policy Coordination for Macroeconomic Stability and Growth,” Dr. Zaidi Sattar, Chairman of the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI), said stronger statutory protection for appointments, monetary decision-making and bank supervision could improve institutional credibility.
He cautioned, however, that effective monetary independence also depends on fiscal discipline, deeper government debt markets, sound financial institutions and limits on quasi-fiscal operations. Leading multilateral institutions, he noted, favour strengthening central-bank autonomy, phasing out non-standard monetary operations and reducing quasi-fiscal activities.
“The appropriate objective is therefore coordination without subordination,” Dr. Sattar said. Fiscal and monetary authorities must coordinate because their decisions jointly shape aggregate demand, interest rates, credit conditions and external stability, he explained. But coordination, he stressed, should not turn the central bank into the residual financier of fiscal policy. A credible macroeconomic framework requires fiscal policy to respect financing constraints, while Bangladesh Bank retains sufficient operational autonomy to pursue price and financial stability.
Addresses were also delivered by Dr. Md. Kabir Ahmed, Deputy Governor, Bangladesh Bank;Mr. Jean Pesme, Division Director, World Bank (Bangladesh and Bhutan);Mr. Abdul Hai Sarker, Chairman, Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) and Chairman, Dhaka Bank PLC; Mr. Mashrur Arefin, Managing Director & CEO, City Bank PLC, and Chairman, Association of Bankers Bangladesh Limited (ABB).
Dr. Md. Ezazul Islam, Director General of BIBM and Conference Chair, called this year’s theme “both timely and compelling.” High financing costs, subdued investment, infrastructure bottlenecks and global uncertainty have intensified economic challenges, he said, while weaknesses in governance, asset quality and accountability have eroded confidence in financial intermediation.
“Banking, above all, rests on trust,” he said. “Without it, savings cannot be efficiently channelled into productive investment.” He called for a practical, credible and balanced reform agenda, including:Stronger corporate governance, Improved asset quality and capital adequacy,More effective risk-based supervision and bank resolution, Firm protection of depositors’ interests.
Dr. Islam added that the sector must also be made future-ready through secure digital finance, cyber-resilience, responsible use of artificial intelligence and sustainable banking. The inaugural session concluded with the unveiling of books published for the occasion.
The two-day conference will feature 13 plenary sessions and the presentation of 104 research articles. More than 800 participants are expected, including experts, bankers, researchers and students from home and abroad. The event’s media partners are DBC, Daily Bonik Barta, Dhaka Stream and The Business Standard.
BIBM has organized the Annual Banking Conference since 2012. The gathering brings together experts, academics and researchers from around the world to share knowledge, experience and research findings on banking and related issues. Its sessions cover contemporary issues and sustainability concerns in banking, finance and the economy, in both national and international contexts.

28/10/2026

11th Annual Banking Conference (ABC) 2026

27/10/2026

Strong Research Is Coherent, Not Just a Collection of Methods: BIBM DG at Workshop for Ph.D. and M.Phil. Students

Former World Bank Lead Economist Dr. Zahid Hussain inaugurates session; Professor M. A. Baqui Khalily leads discussion on conducting research and preparing research reports

PRESS RELEASE

Dhaka, 27 October 2026: A strong research study is coherent and not merely a collection of methods, said Dr. Md. Ezazul Islam, Director General of the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM). He was speaking as Chair at a workshop titled “Conducting Research and Preparing Research Report for Ph.D. and M.Phil Students,” held today in Seminar Room No. 310 at BIBM, Mirpur-2, Dhaka. It was the second workshop of the day under the BIBM conference program.

Highlighting a central message from the presentation, the DG said: “A genuine research problem should lead to a focused question; theory and literature should inform the design; appropriate data should support the analysis; and conclusions must be proportionate to the evidence.”

He added that for Ph.D. and M.Phil. scholars, originality is meaningful only when accompanied by rigour, transparency and critical engagement.

Inaugural Session

The session began at 2:30 pm with an address of welcome by Dr. Mohammad Tazul Islam, Professor and Director (Training) of BIBM and Member Secretary (International) of the Conference Organizing Committee.

Dr. Zahid Hussain, Former Lead Economist of the World Bank, Dhaka, attended as Chief Guest and delivered the inaugural speech.

Technical Session

The technical session was led by Professor M. A. Baqui Khalily, Dean of the School of Business at the University of Asia Pacific and Former Professor of the Department of Finance at the University of Dhaka, as Distinguished Session Leader. He guided participants through the process of designing and conducting research and preparing research reports. The two-hour session was followed by an interactive question-and-answer segment.

Closing Session

After the DG’s closing remarks as Chair, Mr. Md. Shihab Uddin Khan, Professor and Director (Research, Development & Consultancy) of BIBM and Member Secretary (Local) of the Conference Organizing Committee, offered the vote of thanks. The workshop concluded with refreshments at 5:15 pm.

About BIBM

The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) is a leading national institution for training, research, consultancy and publications in the field of banking and finance in Bangladesh.

27/10/2026

11th Annual Banking Conference to Begin at BIBM Tomorrow; Bangladesh Bank Governor to Inaugurate
Two-day event to feature 13 plenary sessions and 104 research papers, with over 800 participants expected from home and abroad
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PRESS RELEASE
Dhaka, 27 October 2026: The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) will hold the two-day 11th Annual Banking Conference at its Mirpur-2 premises in Dhaka from tomorrow, Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Mr. Md Mostaqur Rahman FCMA, Governor of Bangladesh Bank and Chairman of the BIBM Governing Board, will attend the inauguration as Chief Guest.
The inaugural session will take place in the BIBM Auditorium. Dr. Prashanta Kumar Banerjee, Professor of BIBM and Chair of the Conference Organizing Committee, will deliver the address of welcome.Dr. Zaidi Sattar, Chairman of the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI), will present the keynote speech on “Bangladesh Banking System and Monetary-Fiscal-Trade Policy Coordination for Macroeconomic Stability and Growth.”
The following will speak as Special Guests:Dr. Md. Kabir Ahmed, Deputy Governor, Bangladesh Bank;Mr. Jean Pesme, Division Director, World Bank-Bangladesh and Bhutan;Mr. Abdul Hai Sarker, Chairman, Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) and Chairman, Dhaka Bank PLC;Mr. Mashrur Arefin, Managing Director & CEO, City Bank PLC, and Chairman, Association of Bankers Bangladesh Limited (ABB)
Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud, Distinguished Economist and Former Professor of the Department of Economics, University of Dhaka, will speak as Guest of Honor. The Chief Guest will then address the gathering and formally inaugurate the conference. Books will be unveiled, and Dr. Md. Ezazul Islam, Director General of BIBM, will deliver a speech as Conference Chair.
The conference will feature 13 plenary sessions and the presentation of 104 research articles. More than 800 participants are expected, including experts, bankers, researchers and students from home and abroad. The media partners of the event are DBC, Daily Bonik Barta, Dhaka Stream and The Business Standard.
BIBM has organized the Annual Banking Conference since 2012. The two-day gathering brings together experts, academics and researchers from around the world to share knowledge, experience and research findings on banking and related issues. Its sessions cover contemporary issues and sustainability concerns in banking, finance and the economy, in both national and international contexts.
The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) is a leading national institution for training, research, consultancy and publications in the field of banking and finance in Bangladesh.

27/10/2026

BIBM Holds Workshop on Systemic Risk and Restoring Depositors’ Trust to Stabilize Bangladesh’s Banking Sector

Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank inaugurates conference workshop; former CAG leads discussion on rebuilding confidence in the banking system

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dhaka, 27 October 2026: The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) today organized a workshop titled “Systemic Risk and Restoring Depositors’ Trust for Stabilization of the Banking Sector of Bangladesh” at its Mirpur campus seminar room (Room No. 310) in Dhaka. The workshop was held as part of the BIBM conference program.

The event began with participant registration at 8:00 am. The formal session opened at 9:30 am with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the national anthem.

Inaugural Session

Dr. Prashanta Kumar Banerjee, Professor of BIBM and Chair of the Conference Organizing Committee, delivered the address of welcome and greeted the guests and participants.

Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman, Chairman of the BIBM Executive Committee and Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, attended as Chief Guest and delivered the inaugural speech.

Technical Session

The technical session was led by Mr. Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury, Former Chairman of Sonali Bank PLC, Former Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh, and Former Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. As Distinguished Session Leader, he presented on the vulnerabilities facing the country’s banking sector and on measures to restore depositors’ confidence. Participants then engaged in an interactive question-and-answer session.

Dr. Md. Ezazul Islam, Director General of BIBM, chaired the session and delivered closing remarks. Dr. Ashraf Al Mamun, Professor of BIBM, offered the vote of thanks.

The workshop concluded with prayers and lunch at 1:00 pm. It brought together policymakers, senior bankers, academics and researchers to exchange views on strengthening the resilience of Bangladesh’s financial system.

About BIBM

The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) is a leading national institution for training, research, consultancy and publications in the field of banking and finance in Bangladesh.

26/10/2026

BIBM Awards Certificates to Mercantile Bank Management Trainee Officers; DG Stresses Human Resource Development as the Foundation of a Stronger Banking Sector

Chief Guest Dr. Md. Ezazul Islam says investing in people is key to the future of banking

Dhaka, October 26, 2026: The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) today held the certificate awarding ceremony of the Banking Foundation Course for the Management Trainee Officers of Mercantile Bank PLC, marking the successful completion of the 20-working-day program.

Dr. Md. Ezazul Islam, Director General of BIBM, was present as Chief Guest. Addressing the participants, he emphasized the importance of human resource development in the banking sector, noting that skilled, ethical and well-prepared professionals are essential to building a resilient and trusted banking system. He encouraged the young officers to apply what they have learned and to continue developing their professional competence throughout their careers.

The ceremony was attended by the course coordination team: Dr. Md. Mosharref Hossain, Associate Professor, BIBM, and Najeefa Kabir, Lecturer, BIBM.

About the course

The Banking Foundation Course was designed to equip newly recruited Management Trainee Officers with the core knowledge and practical skills needed to begin their banking careers.

Title Banking Foundation Course for the Management Trainee Officers of Mercantile Bank PLC
Course type Banking Foundation Course
Duration 20 working days
Dates September 27, 2026 – October 26, 2026
Frequency 1
Nature Non-residential
Target group Management Trainee Officers
Methods Lecture, group discussion and case study
Resource persons BIBM faculty and professionals from financial and other institutions
About BIBM

The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) is a leading institution for training, research and consultancy in banking and finance in Bangladesh.

26/10/2026

“Confidence Must Be Earned, Not Rebranded”: BIBM Director General Calls for Governance-Led Revival of Islamic Finance

Roundtable on “Charting the Next Chapter: Towards an Integrated Islamic Economic System” held at BIBM; Islamic Banking and Finance in Bangladesh – Annual Review (IBFBD) 2026 unveiled

Dhaka, October 24, 2026 — A Roundtable Discussion on “Charting the Next Chapter: Towards an Integrated Islamic Economic System,” followed by the unveiling of Islamic Banking and Finance in Bangladesh – Annual Review (IBFBD) 2026, was successfully held today at the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) in Dhaka. The event was hosted by BIBM and organized by Thrive with Shari’ah.

Speaking as Chief Guest, the Director General of BIBM, Dr. Md Ezazul Islam, called for demonstrable governance, stronger digital and institutional foundations, and a broader Islamic financial ecosystem as the path to restoring public confidence in Islamic finance in Bangladesh.

The program ran from 10:00 am to 1:15 pm and covered ten discussion topics spanning Islamic banking, Zakat and Waqf, Takaful, Sukuk, mutual funds, pensions and the productive economy.

Confidence through demonstrable governance

The Director General said confidence cannot be restored by a new name, a new logo or a declaration of compliance. “It must be earned through transparent financial reporting, credible resolution of troubled institutions, fair treatment of depositors, sound investment appraisal and accountable boards and management,” he said.

He stressed that Shari’ah governance must reinforce, not replace, corporate governance, risk management, internal control and independent audit. “The real test is whether the institution does what it promises, in both letter and spirit,” he said.

Strengthening digital and institutional foundations

Referring to the keynote presentation, he said Shari’ah compliance is partly a systems question. Core banking platforms must correctly sequence contracts, calculate and distribute profits, segregate funds where required, and maintain verifiable audit trails.

“A transaction does not become Shari’ah-compliant merely because its screen carries an Islamic label,” he said, adding that reliable technology, trained professionals, common data standards and effective supervision are essential to confidence and scale.

Deepening Islamic finance beyond banks

Citing the IBFBD 2026 report, he noted that outstanding government Sukuk stand at roughly Tk 535 billion, while corporate Sukuk remain very limited and holdings are concentrated among Islamic institutions.

The next step, he said, is not simply to issue more instruments. It requires a wider investor base, a more active secondary market, credible disclosure, appropriate legal and tax arrangements, and a pipeline of viable projects.

Alongside Sukuk, he called for trustworthy Takaful, Shari’ah-compliant funds, pension options and wealth-management products. “A mature system should offer choices for savers, investors and those seeking protection, not only financing from banks,” he said.

About the organizers

Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) is a leading institution for training, research and consultancy in banking and finance in Bangladesh.

22/10/2026

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20/10/2026

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19/10/2026

BIBM Roundtable Finds Weak Credit Appraisal, Governance Gaps and Delayed Recognition Behind Bangladesh’s Default Loan Problem

Dhaka, 19 October 2026: The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) today held a roundtable discussion titled “Default Loan in the Banking Sector in Bangladesh: Policy Expectations and Market Realities” at the BIBM Auditorium in Mirpur. The event brought together BIBM researchers, academics, Bangladesh Bank officials and senior bankers to discuss the findings of a new study on non-performing loans (NPLs) and to explore practical reforms.

The study reports a gross NPL ratio of 33.2 per cent as of June 2026. Speaking at the event, BIBM Director General Dr. Md. Ezazul Islam said the study raises critical questions about the quality of credit appraisal, the independence of lending decisions, post-disbursement monitoring, and credible restructuring and recovery.“A high NPL ratio is a symptom; our task today is to examine the causes, and to identify reforms that can be implemented,” he said.

Credit underwriting: 68.8 per cent of respondents said cash-flow analysis is frequently compromised in credit appraisal, followed by industry and sector risk analysis at 43.8 per cent. The paper calls for cash-flow-led assessment in place of a collateral-led lending culture.

Monitoring: Respondents reported difficulty in obtaining reliable cash-flow data, verifying the end-use of loans and conducting regular site visits. The study identifies overdue instalments, unusual transactions, declining cash flows, diverted funds and deteriorating risk grades as priority early-warning signals.

Recognition and incentives: Provisioning burdens, concerns over management accountability and pressure to show attractive asset-quality indicators emerged as leading reasons for delayed recognition of bad loans.

Governance: 60 per cent of respondents consider related-party lending a major problem, and 80 per cent believe regulatory forbearance or repeated policy interventions weaken discipline. The study notes that these are respondents’ perceptions and not measured sector-wide incidence.

Rescheduling and recovery: Responses point to both genuine rehabilitation motives and incentives to improve reported NPL and provisioning indicators. Negotiation, restructuring, collateral realisation, legal action and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) each have a role, with effectiveness depending on borrower viability and enforceability.

Policy–practice gap: Respondents ranked loan approval and governance as the largest implementation gap, followed by credit appraisal, and then rescheduling and restructuring.

Professor Md. Shihab Uddin Khan, Director (Research, Development & Consultancy) of BIBM, delivered the welcome address. The keynote paper was presented by the research team comprising Associate Professor of BIBM Dr. Md. Shahid Ullah and Professor (Selection Grade) of BIBM, Mr. Mohammad Mohiuddin Siddique of BIBM, and Mr. Md. Nurul Alam and Mr. Md. Rashel Hasan of Bangladesh Bank.

Designated discussants included Mr. S. A. Chowdhury, former A K Gangopadhyay Chair Professor, BIBM; Mr. Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania, Supernumerary Professor, BIBM; Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam Zahid, Professor and Chairman, Department of Banking and Insurance, University of Dhaka; and Mr. Mohammad Esha, Deputy Managing Director, Pubali Bank PLC. An open floor discussion followed.

Dr. Md. Kabir Ahmed, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, attended as Chief Guest. Dr. Md. Ezazul Islam chaired the session and delivered the concluding speech.

About BIBM

The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) is a leading institution for research, training and consultancy in the banking and financial sector of Bangladesh, based in Mirpur, Dhaka.

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Section 2, 4 Mirpur Road, Dhaka
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