Banking under catastrophic crisis on corporate governance and performance in Bangladeshi Private and State-Owned Banks during COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from a multiple linear regression analysis

This study investigates how corporate governance affected the performance of private and state-owned banks in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 epidemic. Using a multiple linear regression technique, the study examines how governance structures and financial performance metrics were influenced. The study evaluates eleven banks from 2019 to 2020, using key variables such as Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE) as dependent variables, and independent variables such as bank size, capital adequacy ratio, liquidity ratio, non-performing loans ratio, board size, board meetings, CEO duality, and independent directors. The findings reveal substantial relationships between corporate governance practices and banking performance, providing insight into the usefulness of governance frameworks in navigating economic upheavals. The study uses quantitative research approaches to identify the primary drivers of banking efficiency and its implications for financial stability. The study adds to our understanding of corporate governance's role in performance assessment and makes recommendations for enhancing governance frameworks in the banking industry. Despite of restrictions such as data accessibility and confidentiality, the study provides useful information about the link between governance and financial success in Bangladesh's banking system.