Why are foreign banks moving away from Bangladesh?
Prothom Alo (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
At one time, the presence of international banks in Bangladesh’s banking sector was regarded as a symbol of professionalism, modern technology, superior customer service and good governance.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- To find answers to these questions, we need to examine global banking strategies, competition in the local market and the economics of operating costs.
- First, one point needs to be made clear: withdrawing from retail banking does not necessarily mean leaving Bangladesh altogether.
- The transfer of foreign banks' retail banking businesses to domestic banks could also create new opportunities.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.
Synonyms: professionality, professionalness, professionalship
“At one time, the presence of international banks in Bangladesh’s banking sector was regarded as a symbol of professionalism, modern technology, superior customer service and good governance.”
A marked change in appearance or character, especially one for the better.
Synonyms: metamorphosis, transfiguration, transmogrification, transmutation
“It is therefore only natural that Standard Chartered Bank’s decision to sell its retail banking business in Bangladesh, following HSBC’s earlier announcement that it would wind down its retail banking operations, has raised questions: Are international banks losing confidence in the Bangladeshi market, or is the international banking business model itself undergoing a fundamental transformation?”
A feeling of certainty; firm trust or belief; faith.
“Over the years, several generations of customers have developed relationships of trust and confidence with institutions such as Standard Chartered and HSBC.”
The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.
“At one time, the presence of international banks in Bangladesh’s banking sector was regarded as a symbol of professionalism, modern technology, superior customer service and good governance.”
Pertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation.
Synonyms: groundlaying
“It is therefore only natural that Standard Chartered Bank’s decision to sell its retail banking business in Bangladesh, following HSBC’s earlier announcement that it would wind down its retail banking operations, has raised questions: Are international banks losing confidence in the Bangladeshi market, or is the international banking business model itself undergoing a fundamental transformation?”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
At one time, the presence of international banks in Bangladesh’s banking sector was regarded as a symbol of professionalism, modern technology, superior customer service and good governance. Over the years, several generations of customers have developed relationships of trust and confidence with institutions such as Standard Chartered and HSBC.
It is therefore only natural that Standard Chartered Bank’s decision to sell its retail banking business in Bangladesh, following HSBC’s earlier announcement that it would wind down its retail banking operations, has raised questions: Are international banks losing confidence in the Bangladeshi market, or is the international banking business model itself undergoing a fundamental transformation?
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.At one time, the presence of international banks in Bangladesh’s _____ sector was regarded as a symbol of professionalism, modern technology, superior customer service and good governance.
Question 2: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.Over the years, several generations of customers have developed relationships of trust and confidence with institutions such as Standard Chartered and HSBC.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Banking & loans
Some people think banks should be strictly controlled by the government. Others think they should be free to run their own business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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