Banking Almanac : Banks and Financial Institute of Bangladesh

In the economic architecture of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Bank, the banks and financial institutions occupy a place of great importance and vital significance. They are essential institutional backbones that keep the Bangladesh economy functioning. They are also important instruments utilized to implement the monetary policy of Bangladesh. Beginning from 2016 Bangladesh Banking Almanac is being regularly published containing detailed data and information on the banks and financial institutions of Bangladesh. The present fourth edition of the Almanac continues to be the only source book of its type which has compiled detailed information and data on the organizational structures of Bangladeshi banks and financial institutions in the private and public sectors, their capital composition, loan and debt portfolios, product varieties, spatial distribution, CSR activities and other performance indicators. The Almanac this year has also as a new addition of comprehensive information on the Central Bank of Bangladesh- the Bangladesh Bank. The previous editions of the Almanac were very well received. The fourth edition of it , with its updated information and data, it is hoped will also be an important source book of information and data for students, academics, researchers, practitioners, policy makers. The data and information in the present edition of the Almanac assumes particular importance as they help to have a good idea of the present state of health of the banks and financial institutions of Bangladesh and their contributions to the economic activities of the country.