DOS Circular Letter No. 19: Regarding observing the National Mourning Day and the 43rd anniversary of martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with due respect

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

Department of Off-Site Supervision

DOS Circular Letter No. 19 Date: 24 Srabon, 1425 Bangabda 08 August, 2018 AD

To: Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Banks operating in Bangladesh.

Dear Sir,

Reference: Minutes of the preparatory meeting held on the occasion of observing 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.

In this regard, a copy of the letter No. 53.00.000.211.99.016.16-499 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, is enclosed herewith for your information and necessary action.

Enclosure: 03 (Three)

Yours faithfully,

(Md. Sirajul Islam) Managing Director (Officiating) Phone: 9530081

Phone: +88-02-95662001-6, +88-02-9530090-75, 9530700-59, Fax: 88-02-9566212, www.bb.org.bd

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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 on the Occasion of Observing 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: Meeting Hall of the Ministry of Finance (Room No. 301, Building No. 7). Date of the Meeting: 29 July 2018 Time of the Meeting: 12.30 PM List of Members Present at the Meeting: 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 regarding the actions to be taken by the Financial Institutions Division and all departments under this division to observe 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, the national flag must be flown at half-mast correctly at all government, semi-government, autonomous institutions, educational institutions, and private buildings. Furthermore, all departments/institutions under this division must ensure the attendance of all employees at the respective levels in the national programs organized by the district and upazela administrations, alongside their own schedules.

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

1. The representative of Bangladesh Bank stated that Bangladesh Bank has organized voluntary blood donation programs, painting competitions, prayer meetings (Dua Mahfil), and rallies on the National Mourning Day. In this regard, 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 being made to observe the National Mourning Day involving nearly 700 institutions under their purview. All their 20 large 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 upazela administrations.

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

Additionally, Krishi Bank has planned to draw a portrait of Bangabandhu in front of the bank building on the National Mourning Day, have employees at all levels wear black armbands throughout the month, offer floral wreaths to the portrait of Bangabandhu on the National Mourning Day, and hold Milad Mahfil and Quran Tilawat programs. Janata Bank Limited has also taken similar programs, as informed by the Managing Director and CEO of the aforementioned bank to the meeting.

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

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

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

3. Various departments/institutions will take programs for public welfare/serving humanity along with other adopted programs.

4. A follow-up meeting will be held in the first or second week of August on the occasion of observing the National Mourning Day, involving all departments/institutions under this division. All departments/institutions will present their detailed programs in 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: 53.00.000.211.99.016.16-499 Date: 30.07.2018

Distribution - For kind information and necessary 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, Shahid Sangbadik Selina Parveen Road, Bot Bagan Bazar, Dhaka.
5. Managing Director and CEO, Sonali/Janata/Agro Bank Limited/DBBL/Basic Bank Limited, Head Office, Dhaka.
6. Managing Director, Rupali/Prabasi Kalyan Bank/ICBC/KB/BRAC Bank/Anar-VDP Development Bank/Corporation Bank/Rakab Securities Printing Corporation (BD) 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 Rock-E, Lalmatia/Bangladesh Equity Foundation, Bangladesh Insurance Academy Building, 53 Mohakhali B/A, Dhaka.
10. Chief Operating Officer, Self-reliant Bangladesh, Bangladesh, 5/5, Rock-C, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207.
11. Executive President, Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market, BICM Tower, 34 Topkhana Road, Dhaka.
12. Managing Director, Grameen Bank, Head Office, Mirpur-2/Saudi-Bangla Industrial Investment Company Ltd. (Sabinko)/DUI-Bangladesh Investment Company Ltd. (UBIC), Head Office, Dhaka.

Copy for kind information to:

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. Private Secretary, Additional Secretary (All), Financial Institutions Division (for kind information of the Additional Secretaries).
4. Private Secretary, Deputy Secretary (All), Financial Institutions Division (for kind information of the Deputy Secretaries).

(Md. Monibul Islam) Under Secretary Phone: 9551139 admin@fid.gov.bd