This presentation provides an overview of the banking industry in Bangladesh. It discusses the historical background of banking after independence, including the six commercial banks and three foreign banks established. It also outlines the current state of the industry, including state-owned commercial banks, private commercial banks, foreign commercial banks and specialized banks. Key points about the Central Bank of Bangladesh and functions of commercial banks are summarized. The presentation also discusses Islamic banks, specialized banks, developments in the sector like e-banking and mobile banking, and challenges faced by the banking industry in Bangladesh such as an underdeveloped business environment.