Bangladesh, May 17 -- Former caretaker government adviser Hossain Zillur Rahman has cautioned that Bangladesh's economic slowdown cannot be reversed unless the country addresses the deep-rooted crisis in the banking sector.

Speaking at a seminar titled "Disaster in the Country's Banking Sector; Context of Islamic Banking Sector: Impact on National Economy and Way Forward" at the CIRDAP auditorium in Dhaka on Saturday, Dr Zillur highlighted the urgent need for political commitment to restore discipline within the industry.

The event was organised by the Bank Customer Forum and brought together Islamic bank customers and key sector stakeholders. Dr Zillur alleged that political influence continues to shape critical economic decisions and ...