DFIM Circular Letter No. 08: Observing the National Mourning Day and the 43rd anniversary of martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with due respect

Financial Institutions and Markets Department

Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank of Bangladesh) Head Office Motijheel, Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh

DFIM Circular Letter No. 08 Date: 25 Sraban 1425 09 August 2018

To the Chief Executive/Managing Directors of all Financial Institutions operating in Bangladesh.

Dear Sir,

Regarding the minutes of the preparatory meeting held in connection with the observance of the National Mourning Day on the 43rd anniversary of the martyrdom of the Great Architect of Independence, Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

A copy of the letter No. 53.00.0000.211.99.016.16-499 dated 30/07/2018 from the Administration and Welfare Section of the Financial Institutions Division, Ministry of Finance, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, on the above-mentioned subject, is enclosed herewith for your information and necessary action.

Yours faithfully,

(Md. Rajab Ali) Deputy General Manager Phone: 9530518

Enclosure: 03 (Three).

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Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Ministry of Finance Financial Institutions Division Administration and Welfare Section www.fid.gov.bd

Minutes of the Preparatory Meeting held on the occasion of the observance of the National Mourning Day on the 43rd anniversary of the martyrdom of the Great Architect of Independence, Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Chairperson: Md. Yunusur Rahman, Senior Secretary, Financial Institutions Division Venue of the Meeting: Ministry of Finance Meeting Room (Room No. 331, Building No. 7) Date of the Meeting: 19 July 2018 Time of the Meeting: 12:30 PM

List of Members Present: Appendix "A"

After welcoming all present, the Chairperson started the meeting's agenda. At the beginning of the meeting, he highlighted the significance of the day and provided guidance on the actions to be taken by the Financial Institutions Division and all offices under this division for the observance of the National Mourning Day on the 43rd anniversary of the martyrdom of the Great Architect of Independence, Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Additional Secretary Mr. Manik Chandra De, based on instructions received from the Cabinet Division, stated that on Wednesday, 15 August 2018, national flags must be flown at half-mast in all government, semi-government, autonomous institutions, educational institutions, and private buildings. Furthermore, all offices/institutions under this division must ensure the attendance of all employees at the respective levels in the national programs organized by the district and upazila administrations, alongside their own work schedules.

In this context, the Chairperson called upon everyone to participate in welfare-oriented work serving humanity by embracing the ideals of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Additionally, keeping the National Mourning Day in mind, he instructed all institutions/offices under this division to formulate and implement their own work schedules in coordination with the national program.

1. The representative of Bangladesh Bank stated that Bangladesh Bank is organizing voluntary blood donation programs, painting competitions, prayer gatherings (Dua Mahfil), and rallies on the National Mourning Day. At this stage, the Chairperson advised Bangladesh Bank to take initiatives to observe the National Mourning Day in coordination with the national programs of all government and private financial institutions.

The representative of the Microcredit Regulatory Authority stated in the discussion that preparations are underway to observe the National Mourning Day among nearly 700 institutions under their purview. All their large 20 institutions at the divisional and district levels have been directly involved in the program, and other institutions will participate in specific programs organized by the district and upazila administrations.

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority, Life Insurance Corporation, and General Insurance Corporation stated that they will organize prayer gatherings (Dua Mahfil), wear black badges, and hold rallies across the country. ICBC and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission expressed plans to hold charity feasts, prayer gatherings (Dua Mahfil), and discussion sessions on the life of Bangabandhu.

Additionally, Krishi Bank has planned to display a portrait of Bangabandhu in front of the bank building on the National Mourning Day, for employees at all levels to wear black badges throughout the month, to offer flower wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu on the National Mourning Day, and to hold Milad Mahfil and Quran Tilawat programs. The Managing Director and CEO of Janata Bank Limited informed the meeting that the bank has adopted a similar program.

After detailed discussion in the meeting, the following decisions were taken:

1. All offices/institutions under this division will formulate and implement their own work schedules in coordination with the national program.

2. All offices/institutions under the Financial Institutions Division will organize events such as discussion meetings, wearing black badges, and prayer gatherings (Dua Mahfil) to observe the National Mourning Day with due dignity, and ensure the attendance of all employees in the national programs organized by the district and upazila administrations.

3. Various offices/institutions will undertake programs for the service of humanity/welfare along with other adopted programs.

4. A follow-up meeting will be held in the first or second week of August for all offices/institutions under this division on the occasion of the observance of the National Mourning Day. All offices/institutions will present their detailed adopted programs at the said meeting.

Finally, the Chairperson concluded the meeting by calling for the proper observance of the National Mourning Day on the 43rd anniversary of the martyrdom of the Great Architect of Independence, Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Signed/- 29.07.2018 (Md. Yunusur Rahman) Senior Secretary Financial Institutions Division

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Number: 53.00.0000.211.99.016.16-499 Date: 30.07.2018

Distribution - For kind information and action (in order of seniority):

1. Governor, Bangladesh Bank, Motijheel, Dhaka.
2. Chairman, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, Securities Commission Building, E-6/C, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Administrative Area, Dhaka.
3. Chairman, Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority, 37, Motijheel B/A, Dhaka.
4. Executive Vice Chairman, Microcredit Regulatory Authority, 8, Shaheed Sangbadik Selina Parveen Road, Bot Bazar, Dhaka.
5. Managing Director and CEO, Sonali/Janata/Agro/BDBL/Basic Bank Limited, Head Office, Dhaka.
6. Managing Director, Rupali/Prabasi Kalyan Bank/ICBC/BKB/BHFC/Anvar-VDPI Development Bank/Employment Bank/Rakab Security Printing Corporation (BG) Ltd., Head Office, Dhaka/Rajshahi/Gazipur.
7. Director, Bangladesh Insurance Academy, Bangladesh Insurance Building, 53 Mohakhali B/A, Dhaka.
8. Managing Director, Life Insurance Corporation/General Insurance Corporation, Head Office, Dhaka.
9. Managing Director, Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), Building No. E-4/B, Agargaon/Bangladesh Municipal Development Fund (BMDF), Gramin Bank Building, Mirpur-2/Social Development Foundation (SDF), Z-House, 6/8 Block-F, Lalmatia/Bangladesh MGI Foundation, Bangladesh Insurance Academy Building, 53 Mohakhali B/A, Dhaka.
10. Chief Operating Officer, Self-reliant Bangladesh, Bangladesh, 5/5, Block-C, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207.
11. Executive President, Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market, BGCI Tower, 34 Topkhana Road, Dhaka.
12. Managing Director, Grameen Bank, Head Office, Mirpur-2/Saudi-Bangla Industrial Investment Company Ltd. (Sabinko)/The UAE-Bangladesh Investment Company Ltd. (UBI), Head Office, Dhaka.

Copy for kind information:

1. Secretary to the President, Cabinet Division, Bangladesh Secretariat.
2. Private Secretary to the Senior Secretary, Financial Institutions Division (for kind information of the Senior Secretary).
3. Personal Staff, Additional Secretary (All), Financial Institutions Division (for kind information of the Additional Secretaries).
4. Personal Staff, Deputy Secretary (All), Financial Institutions Division (for kind information of the Deputy Secretaries).

(Md. Monibur Islam) Under Secretary Phone: 9559109 admin@fid.gov.bd