The Financial Institutions Division of Bangladesh’s Finance Ministry is set to introduce a unified promotion policy for officers of six state-owned banks—Sonali, Janata, Agrani, Rupali, BASIC, and BDBL. While the move aims to standardize promotions from Officer to Deputy General Manager level, concerns have emerged over the fairness of the evaluation system. The draft policy—under review in a meeting chaired by Secretary Nazma Mobarek—does not factor in experience or seniority for merit rankings, raising fears that junior officials could leapfrog seniors. Promotion scores are based on 100 points, with only 8 for interviews and the rest allocated to education, service record, and other factors. Critics argue that the point distribution favors newer graduates with CGPA systems and branch manager experience, leaving many senior staff at a disadvantage. The policy also includes disqualifications for disciplinary or legal issues. Bankers are urging for a more balanced framework that acknowledges long-term contribution, warning that uneven criteria could destabilize internal harmony and trust.
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