Guidelines issued to ensure secure digital communication

Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday issued a new guideline titled ‘Guidelines on Partner Network, Version 1.0 (2026)’ to ensure secure, seamless and efficient digital communication among financial institutions.

In a circular, the central bank said it remains electronically connected with various licensed entities including scheduled banks, non-bank financial institutions, mobile financial service providers, payment service providers and payment system operators to facilitate clearing, settlement and other financial services, report UNB.

Bangladesh Bank also maintains connectivity with different government agencies to deliver IT-enabled services to citizens. According to the guideline, information exchange between the central bank and participating institutions is conducted through an extranet-based ‘Partner Network’.

“In the evolving technological and financial landscape, ensuring effective and secure digital communication has become increasingly critical,” BB said. The new policy aims to guarantee uninterrupted connectivity, efficient system operations and secure data exchange between Bangladesh Bank and its partner institutions.

Under the guideline, all banks, financial institutions and other entities regulated or licensed by the central bank will be eligible to connect to Bangladesh Bank’s services subject to full compliance with the prescribed requirements.