Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has set strict eligibility criteria and standards for appointments to three key senior positions across all banks and financial institutions operating in the country.

The central bank on Thursday issued a directive outlining the rules for the positions of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Information Technology Officer (CTO), and Company Secretary.

According to the central bank, appointments to these crucial roles will now require evaluating candidates' professional competence, educational background, work experience, personal integrity, and financial standing. Individuals convicted of criminal offenses, regulatory violations, irregularities, corruption, or moral turpitude are strictly barred fr...