Dhaka, June 7 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Sunday announced that the restructuring, alteration, and repairing of the banking sector will be brought under the purview of an independent commission.

"When commissions have already been formed to reform the media, administration, and anti-corruption apparatus, why should a sector as vital as banking remain excluded? We will definitely do it," the minister said.

Minister Swapon made the remarks while addressing a seminar titled "Good Governance in the Banking Sector and the Role of Media" as the chief guest. Organized by the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF), the seminar was held at the ERF office in the capital's Paltan area.

The Information Minister emphasiz...