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Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday issued a new directive allowing scheduled banks to provide incentive bonuses of up to one month’s basic salary to officers and employees in recognition of special achievements, even if they do not fully meet certain pre-set criteria.
The Banking Regulations and Policy Department (BRPD) of the central bank issued a circular and sent it to the managing directors and chief executive officers of all banks.
The move aims to boost employee morale and promote a competitive working environment in the banking sector.
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The directive relaxes specific conditions outlined in BRPD Circular No. 12, issued on December 9, 2025.
Under the new instruction, if a bank does not qualify for an incentive bonus under the strict conditions of the 2025 circular, its board of directors may still approve a bonus of up to one month’s basic salary, provided it recognises notable institutional achievements.
However, to be eligible for this relaxation, banks must have earned an operating profit during the relevant year, maintain regulatory capital at a level not lower than the previous year (excluding any reduction resulting from a deferred provision previously approved by Bangladesh Bank), and not have applied for any new provision deferral facilities from the central bank during the period.
The circular said all other provisions and conditions of BRPD Circular No. 12/2025 will remain unchanged.
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