The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Qingfeng Zhang as its new country director for Bangladesh.

The Shariah-based lender said it has taken measures in line with Bangladesh Bank's (BB) recent guidance to improve asset quality

Funds can also be withdrawn for the treatment of immediate family members, including parents, spouses, children, and siblings, as well as for other urgent necessities

Banks must verify whether an applicant has any pending writ petition or other lawsuit against the government, Bangladesh Bank, or the bank concerned before extending any incentive package or policy support announced by the government or the central bank

Chowdhury, who joined National Bank in July last year, submitted his resignation letter to the board of directors earlier this week

Market observers believe the move could encourage global payment platforms to explore the Bangladesh market

The private commercial bank's quarterly profit rose to Tk 728 crore from Tk 420 crore in the same period last year

Anis Ahmed has been elected as the chairman of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) with effect from today.

The central bank's latest Banking Sector Update shows that the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of full-fledged Islamic banks surged to 58.4 percent in March 2026, up from 29.2 percent a year earlier

They spoke at an event on access to finance in Bangladesh, organised by the Policy Exchange Bangladesh (PEB) and the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) at the chamber's Gulshan office in Dhaka today

Bangladesh Bank introduces comprehensive guidelines

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the deadline for banks to settle disciplinary cases against their officials and employees, bringing the rule in line with the Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015.

The number of classified loan accounts in the banking sector more than doubled in a year, reaching a staggering 45.83 lakh in March 2026, and the most dramatic surge was seen in retail loan accounts

Bangladesh Bank has unveiled an 18-month roadmap to tackle mounting non-performing loans (NPLs) and restore banking stability

The property is located on Bir Uttam Mir Showkat Sarak (Tejgaon Link Road), Dhaka

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has written off agricultural loans worth more than Tk 604.81 crore for 709,679 small and marginal farmers under the government's loan waiver programme, reducing their debt burden and restoring their access to formal credit.

The suspension order came into effect immediately

BRAC Bank PLC processed a record $2.97 billion in inward wage earners’ remittances in fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, making it Bangladesh’s third-largest remittance bank, according to the latest official data.

The new authority promises a genuine one-stop service through integrated digital platforms, statutory timelines for approvals and a single-window clearance system

The commerce ministry today organised a validation workshop on the programme