State-owned BASIC Bank and Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Rakub) have sought clarity from the finance ministry on their proposed mergers. This request follows substantial deposit withdrawals after the merger announcements, destabilizing both institutions. In early April, after merger news broke, BASIC Bank saw deposit withdrawals totaling around Tk2,500 crore ($215 million). This massive outflow, initiated […]
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