Finance Minister AMA Muhith has said applications will very soon be
invited through newspaper advertisements for appointment of a managing
director of Grameen Bank.
Muhith told reporters at his
secretariat office on Tuesday that many persons with international
reputation have shown interest to become MD of the microlender.
The
finance minister said when the initiative taken to amend the Grameen
Bank Ordinance takes final shape a search committee will be formed. The
committee will call the applications.
He said the USA did
not put any pressure on the government regarding Grameen Bank. The USA
said an efficient and internationally reputed person needed to be
appointed.