Dhaka, May 14 -- In a bid to ensure transparency, accountability and prevent potential conflicts of interest, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has prohibited its officials and employees from participating in training programmes, seminars and workshops funded by banks and other financial institutions.

The central bank issued an office order on Wednesday, detailing strict guidelines regarding local and international events sponsored by the entities it regulates.

The circular, issued by the Human Resources Department-2 (Training and Development Wing), outlines the following directives:

No funded participation

BB officials and employees are barred from participating as trainees or trainers in any training programme or workshop, at home or abroad, fun...