Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment
19 September 2026
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Economy
BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
17 September 2026
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Business
Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
17 September 2026
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Business
Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
16 September 2026
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Business
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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Business
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
BB honours Sri Lankan bankers for foiling 2016’s reserve heist
Officials from Pan Asia Banking Corporation helped thwart the $20 million cyber fraud attempt
17 July 2025
10 banks rated sustainable in BB’s 2024 evaluation
Bangladesh Bank first introduced the sustainability rating system in 2020
16 July 2025
NBR official suspended for leaking ‘state secrets’
The government yesterday suspended an official of the National Board of Revenue on allegations of breaching service discipline by ‘disclosing a highly confidential state document’.
16 July 2025
Currency paradox: Why is BB buying dollars?
After years of depreciation that saw the taka lose nearly 30 percent of its value against the US dollar since the Covid-19 pandemic, the local currency is finally showing signs of strength.
16 July 2025
LR Global to be asked to take back investment in bdnews24.com: BSEC
It has to return the fund in 30 days or face a Tk 60 crore fine, the regulator says
16 July 2025
United Commercial Bank pens MoU with National Pension Authority to expand UPS
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA), marking a significant advancement in enhancing the accessibility and operational efficiency of the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS) in Bangladesh..Md Mahiuddin Khan, exe
16 July 2025
BASIC Bank inks MoU with National Pension Authority
State-owned BASIC Bank Limited has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to support and streamline the implementation of the Universal Pension Scheme..Md Mahiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, and Md Quamruzzaman Khan, managin
16 July 2025
EXIM Bank strikes MoU with National Pension Authority
EXIM Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to facilitate the collection of registration fees and monthly instalments for various schemes under the Universal Pension Scheme..Abdul Aziz, managing director (current charge) o
16 July 2025
Bank Asia signs MoU with National Pension Authority
Bank Asia PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to support the implementation of various schemes under the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS), a significant step towards promoting financial security for citizens across all socio-economic segment
16 July 2025
Prime Bank hosts engagement session with corporate clients
Prime Bank PLC recently hosted a daylong engagement session with its corporate banking clientele, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration on the evolving business environment..The event brought together distinguished corporate clients for in-depth discussions, the exchange of ideas
16 July 2025
Janata Bank achieves 95% deposit target
State-owned Janata Bank PLC has amassed deposits totalling Tk 109,810 crore by the end of December 2024, achieving 95.49 percent of its annual target despite a challenging economic environment..The figure was revealed at the bank’s 18th annual general meeting (AGM), held at its head office
16 July 2025
Reverse repo rate cut by 50 basis points
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the standing deposit facility rate, also known as the reverse repo rate, by 50 basis points to 8 percent, with effect from today.
15 July 2025
BB buys $313m more from 22 banks
Bangladesh Bank purchased another $313 million from 22 commercial banks in an auction yesterday, reacting to the sharp drop in the US dollar rate.
15 July 2025
Romo Rouf Chowdhury re-elected chairman of Bank Asia
Romo Rouf Chowdhury has been re-elected as the chairman of Bank Asia PLC..The reappointment was confirmed at a recent meeting of the bank’s board of directors, held at its head office in Dhaka, according to a press release issued by the bank..Chowdhury is a sponsor shareholder and sp
15 July 2025
ONE Bank celebrates 26th founding anniversary
ONE Bank PLC has celebrated the 26th anniversary of the commencement of its commercial operations in Bangladesh’s banking industry..To mark the occasion, the bank organised a series of programmes across its branches and corporate head office nationwide..ASM Shahidullah Khan, chairman
15 July 2025
Social Islami Bank signs MoU with National Pension Authority
Social Islami Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to facilitate seamless registration, contribution collection, and API integration under the Universal Pension Schemes..Md Mahiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA,
15 July 2025
Mastercard, Mutual Trust Bank and Pathao unveil youth-focused prepaid cards
Global digital payment solutions provider Mastercard, in partnership with Mutual Trust Bank PLC and Pathao Pay, a digital payment platform in Bangladesh, yesterday launched a range of youth-oriented real-time companion prepaid cards, offering a personalised and enhanced payment experience..<p
15 July 2025
Jamuna Bank signs MoU with National Pension Authority
Jamuna Bank PLC has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to facilitate the collection of contribution instalments for various schemes under the Universal Pension Scheme..The bank is entitled to commence its collection services shortly a
15 July 2025
Trust Bank holds workshop on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
Trust Bank PLC recently organised a daylong workshop, titled “Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML & CFT)”, for its senior officials from the Dhaka region..The initiative was aimed at raising awareness and enhancing the compliance capabilities of the
15 July 2025
First Security Islami Bank removes managing director
In January this year, the MD was sent on forced leave over loan irregularities linked with S Alam Group
15 July 2025