Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The Bangladesh Bank Officers' Welfare Council has issued a seven-point demand to the authorities, calling for comprehensive legal reforms to establish the full autonomy of the central bank.

The demands were formally presented during a press conference held at the central bank's headquarters on Thursday (February 5), UNB reports.

The council emphasized that the 'Bank Company Act-1991,' and other related regulations must be amended to ensure the central bank can function independently and enforce good governance across the financial sector.

"To ensure an effective and independent role for the central bank, reforming the legal framework is essential," said in the briefing.

The seven-point charter includes several critica...