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Bangladesh: BRPD Circular No. 12: Constitution of the Board of Directors and Fit and Proper Test for Appointment of Directors of a Bank Company

Directives containing provisions governing board of directors of the bank- company
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This Banking Regulations and Policy Department (BRPD) circular No.12 is aimed at all bank companies working in Bangladesh and includes:

  • Restrictions regarding the constitution of the board of directors;
  • Fit and proper test criteria for consideration and compliance of the appointing authority regarding:
    • Appointment or reappointment;
    • Filling up of casual vacancies of the offices of bank directors.

It states that the board of directors of a bank company needs to:

  • Earn and maintain the confidence of depositors;
  • Strive to protect the interests of its depositors as well as of the shareholders;
  • Comprise competent and skilled personnel.

The circular imposes restrictions regarding:

  • The total number of directors on the board;
  • Family membership in the board;
  • Professional experience and criminal records;
  • Defaulted loans, bankruptcy and loyalty to the decision of the board.

The circular also issues directives about the letters and declarations that a candidate for the board of directors has to furnish.

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