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Bank Business Centre Establishment, Relocation, Premises Leasing & Rental, and Closure Guidelines, 2026

Bank Business Centre Establishment, Relocation, Premises Leasing & Rental, and Closure Guidelines, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Issues “Guidelines on Establishment, Relocation, Rent/Lease Acquisition and Renewal of Agreements for Bank Business Centres, 2026”

The guidelines provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for the establishment, relocation, expansion, rent or lease acquisition, and renewal of agreements relating to bank business centres, including branches, sub-branches, agent banking outlets, booths, and other banking service centres. The objective of these guidelines is to ensure greater transparency, accountability, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance in the management of banking business premises. It also aims to strengthen governance in lease-related decisions, standardise approval procedures, and promote a more disciplined and sustainable branch network management system across the banking sector. This initiative is expected to enhance operational efficiency, prudent expenditure management, and effective oversight of banking infrastructure, thereby supporting the overall stability and sound governance of the financial sector in Bangladesh.

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Guidelines on Establishment, Relocation, RentLease Acquisition and Renewal of Agreements for Bank Business Centres, 2026.pdf Download

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