Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The newly formed government will continue the ongoing reform programme in the banking sector, with priority given to controlling inflation, reducing non-performing loans and ensuring stability of the merged banks, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur said on Monday.

He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after a closed-door meeting with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury at the minister's office in the Secretariat.

The governor said the meeting focused on reviewing the progress of various reform initiatives undertaken by the central bank in recent months.

"We briefed the finance minister on the reforms we are implementing. He has emphasised continuing these measures and expressed strong support....