Ministry of Finance (Bangladesh)

Ministry of Finance
অর্থ মন্ত্রণালয়
Ministry overview
Formed14 April 1971 (14 April 1971)
JurisdictionGovernment of Bangladesh
HeadquartersBangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka
Adviser responsible
Ministry executives
Child agencies
Websitemof.gov.bd

The Ministry of Finance (Bengali: অর্থ মন্ত্রণালয়) is a Bangladesh government ministry that oversees the country's fiscal policies and financial institutions. It is currently led by adviser Salehuddin Ahmed. The poor performance of the financial sector is commonly attributed to the ministry's leadership, including ministers and secretaries across its multiple divisions.

Critics have raised concerns about executive overreach by secretaries in the banking and revenue sectors, alleging their involvement in financial mismanagement. These issues reportedly include large-scale bank loan fraud, money laundering schemes, and the politicization of financial institutions. Such systemic problems have allegedly contributed to substantial capital flight, with reports estimating that up to $240 billion has been illicitly transferred abroad over the past 15 years.