Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. File Photo

DHAKA, Sept 9, 2025 (BSS) - Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that the deposits in banks which are under the process of merger will remain completely safe and secure.  

“Bangladesh Bank has identified some banks and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) which are very weak. We have taken decision in principle to merge some banks. In this case, the depositors’ money will remain completely safe,” he said. 

The adviser said this while speaking to reporters after the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) meeting at the Cabinet Division in the city. 

Responding to a question on his recent visit to Japan, Salehuddin said Bangladesh is going to sign Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan to deepen economic and trade relations. 

“Japan is very eager to sign EPA with Bangladesh. We are going to sign it,” he added.

He, however, said that the government has approved the procurement of around 300 vehicles for officials engaged in election duties at district and upazila levels.