Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday played down the US concerns about Grameen Bank, saying the government is doing nothing against the Noble winning microcredit organisation.

“Our intention is to ensure that Grameen Bank does well and runs more efficiently,” he told reporters at his office in the secretariat.

His comments came after a meeting with US Ambassador Dan W Mozena on issues ranging from the current political crisis and the garment sector to Grameen Bank.

Muhith alleged that Dr Muhammad Yunus, the founder of Grameen Bank, is trying to destroy the microlender in the name of supporting it.

The minister also blamed the microcredit pioneer for stalling the process of appointing a full-time managing director for Grameen Bank, which has been led by acting CEOs since Prof Yunus was removed from the organisation in May 2011.

He said the government has barely spoken about Prof Yunus in recent times. “He is a respectable person. We don’t want to bother him. We also don’t want to be bothered by him. But he is bothering us.”
“He is not allowing Grameen Bank to function properly,” the minister said.

Muhith also alleged that Prof Yunus has been spreading lies on the amendment to the Grameen Bank Act.

 Uttara Bank Limited recently inaugurated its Companygonj branch in Muradnagar, Comilla.

Shaikh Abdul Aziz, Managing Director and CEO of the bank inaugurated the branch through video conference, said a press release.

MA Matin, Additional Managing Director, Md. Fazlur Rahman, Mohammed Mosharaf Hossain, Mohammed Rabiul Hossain, Deputy Managing Directors and Salim Nazrul Hoque, Md. Ali Newaz Khan, Narayan Chandra Basak, Sultan Ahmed and Uttam Kumar Barua, Executive General Managers of the bank were also present on the occasion.

 Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) opened its 90th branch at Elephant Road in Dhaka on Tuesday.

The Director of the Bank Mohammad Hasan formally inaugurated the branch as chief guest, said a press release.

Farman R Chowdhury, Managing Director, SJIBL, presided over the inaugural ceremony.

Among others Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank Syed Nurul Arefeen and Additional Managing Director Masihul Huq Chowdhury spoke on the occasion.

Md Yousuf Ali Howlader, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BCBL, inaugurates a branch at Kathgora Bazar at Ashulia in Dhaka on Sunday. 

Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited (BCBL) opened its 42nd branch at Kathgora Bazar at Ashulia in Dhaka on Sunday. 

Md Yousuf Ali Howlader, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BCBL, inaugurated the branch as chief guest, said a press release. 

Abu Sadek Md Sohel, CEO and Managing Director of the bank, attended the function as special guest.

Mahbubul Alam Mukul, Senior Vice President of Pabna Chamber of Commerce and Industries, inaugurates the 89th branch of Mercantile Bank Limited at Munshi Complex, Haji Abdul Goni Sarak, Boro Bazar, Pabna on Saturday.

The 89th branch of Mercantile Bank Limited was inaugurated at Munshi Complex, Haji Abdul Goni Sarak, Boro Bazar, Pabna on Saturday.

Mahbubul Alam Mukul, Senior Vice President of Pabna Chamber of Commerce and Industries inaugurates the branch, said a press release.

Md. Ali Haider Chowdhury, Head of Pabna branch and local elites were present on the occasion.