Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
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BB eases foreign borrowing rules for BIDA-registered firms
14 September 2026
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Business
Bangladesh Bank introduces KPI for bank CEOs
13 September 2026
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BANGLADESH COMMERCE BANK / 13 officials face BB action for deposit incentive irregularity
10 September 2026
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Business
Parliament passes Bank Resolution (Amendment) Bill
9 September 2026
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Banking
Sammilito Islami Bank / 7,896 customers withdraw Tk 327 crore on second day
8 September 2026
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Business
Banks asked to verify certificates of all officers in 7 months
7 September 2026
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Business
EBL’s women leaders shaping the bank’s future
7 September 2026
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Business
Govt eyes 2-3% GDP contribution from creative economy: Khosru
7 September 2026
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Business
President waives penalties on 21 NBR officials over protest
6 September 2026
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Business
A strategic exit policy for resolving non-performing loans
Successful implementation of these measures will require close coordination among the Ministry of Finance, the judiciary, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and other relevant institutions
19 July 2026
Clients fuming as banks propose extra fees for 14 services
Customers question higher withdrawal charges as businesses fear rising costs
18 July 2026
Bangladesh Bank unveils import trade framework ahead of free trade zone launch
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced rules for banks to facilitate import trade into free trade zones (FTZs), aiming to support trade flows by allowing manufacturers to import raw materials and other items and store them for up to 60 months
16 July 2026
Al-Arafah Islami Bank's share soars after board restructuring
Shares of Al-Arafah Islami Bank surged 7.45 percent after the banking regulator reconstituted the bank's board of directors with representatives of its founding sponsors
16 July 2026
Cashless Bangladesh begins with Bangla QR
Bangladesh’s transition to a digital economy is no longer a distant ambition. Mobile financial services, internet banking, e-commerce and instant payments are already changing how millions of people conduct everyday transactions. The introduction of Bangla QR is another important step towards a cash-lite, inclusive and interoperable payment system
16 July 2026
Bangladesh Bank restores founding sponsors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank
The Bangladesh Bank has reconstituted the board of directors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC with representatives of the bank's founding sponsors, marking the return of its original owners to the board
15 July 2026
Defaulter Shinepukur Ceramics allowed to continue opening import LCs
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended a legal exemption allowing defaulter Shinepukur Ceramics Ltd to continue opening letters of credit (LCs) for importing raw materials, aiming to keep the company's production running and protect jobs
14 July 2026
Dollar hits Tk 123 in inter-bank trade
Banks are now trading the US dollar between Tk 122.70 and Tk 123.75
14 July 2026
City Bank-bKash nano loan disbursement crosses Tk 10,000 crore
The cumulative disbursement of the City Bank-bKash digital nano loan has exceeded Tk 10,000 crore, marking a milestone in Bangladesh’s digital lending and financial inclusion journey.
13 July 2026
Anisur Rahman, new deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank
He will replace Deputy Governor Zakir Hossain Chowdhury as the government has cancelled Zakir's remaining tenure
6 July 2026
Finance minister pushes customer-centric digital financial services
The finance minister has directed all financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, to deliver digital services tailored to customers' needs, ensuring citizens can access essential services from the comfort of their homes
6 July 2026
Bangladesh Bank keeps export cash incentives unchanged for FY2026-27
Cash incentives will be available for 43 specified export items, with rates ranging from 0.30% to 10%
5 July 2026
BB introduces pilot program for digitalisation of trade documents
The framework will allow electronic submission, transmission, and verification of trade documents across approved international trade corridors
1 July 2026
BB appoints Sarwar Hossain as deputy governor
Sarwar will take up the post after voluntarily retiring from his current position as executive director
30 June 2026
Monetary policy signals caution, not enough conviction
Bangladesh Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for July-December 2026 arrives at a difficult moment for the economy
30 June 2026
Bangladesh Bank holds key rate at 10% to rein in inflation
It has been kept unchanged at 10 percent since October 2024
30 June 2026
US dollar rate rises amid June-end payment pressure
The exchange rate of the US dollar against the taka rose further today as banks faced increased payment pressure and settled letters of credit (LCs) ahead of the June-end closing.
29 June 2026
BB offers 'special exit' to defaulters to cut NPLs, boost credit flow
The one-time facility allows defaulting borrowers to clear bad loans in a single payment without interest
29 June 2026
BB caps banks' lending-deposit spread at 4 percentage points
The decision was taken to ensure that borrowing costs remain reasonable for businesses and productive sectors
29 June 2026
Controversial provision of Bank Resolution Act to be scrapped
The government has taken the decision after consultations with different stakeholders
29 June 2026