, Nov. 29 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Saturday said the new commercial bank, formed through the merger of five Shariah-based banks, is set to be officially launched this week.

The Governor made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the '4th Economic Summit' held at a city hotel on Saturday.

Vernacular daily Bonik Barta organised the summit titled 'Economies' Future Trajectory and Political Commitment'.

Dr Mansur emphasised the significant economic challenges facing the current government, noting that future elected governments must fully comprehend these 'accumulated problems'.

To ensure good governance, he said, the next elected government must guarantee the full independence of the central bank.

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