Journalists allowed to enter Bangladesh Bank again

Journalists can enter the Bangladesh Bank premises freely now, said Deputy Governor Kazi Sayedur Rahman.

The decision was taken at a discussion meeting with Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) at the Bangladesh Bank today (6 August).

During the meeting the bank also told reporters that the central bank will not grant any incentives package or stimulus for the business hampered in this demonstration.

If any bank feels that their clients are affected, the bank will take measures based on the individual banker-customer relationship, said Kazi Sayedur Rahman.

Three of other deputy governors were also present at the meeting.

Earlier on 25 April, the Bangladesh Bank imposed a strict restriction on journalists’ access to its building.

Journalists were then allowed only to visit the spokesperson of the bank at its building using a specific permit issued by the bank.

The central bank move has been heavily criticised by journalists, human rights activists, and civil society organisations.