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
BRAC Bank organises TARA Uddokta Mela 2025
BRAC Bank organised the “TARA Uddokta Mela 2025” at the Aloki Convention Centre in the capital's Gulshan, with the aim of promoting locally crafted products from women entrepreneurs.
16 March 2025
Banks' deposit growth dropped in 2024 amid confidence crisis
Banks in Bangladesh saw slower deposit growth last year mainly due to high inflation, the people’s confidence crisis regarding some banks and a crackdown on money laundering, according to officials of the country’s central bank.
15 March 2025
NCC Bank launches four banking products for women
NCC Bank PLC recently unveiled four new banking products at the Palace Luxury Resort in Habiganj, aimed at empowering women and advancing financial inclusion within the national economy.
15 March 2025
BB gives two Islamic banks Tk 2,500cr more in emergency support
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday extended an additional Tk 2,500 crore in emergency liquidity support to Social Islami Bank and First Security Islami Bank without any security to help them address financial crises.
13 March 2025
Female banker ratio edges up after post-pandemic decline
In 2020, females accounted for over 18 percent of the sector’s workforce, according to the Bangladesh Bank’s (BB) “Gender Equality Report of Banks and Financial Institutions”
13 March 2025
Prime Bank declares 20% dividends for 2024
Prime Bank PLC announced 20 percent dividends, including a 17.50 cash dividend, for the year 2024.
13 March 2025
UCB strikes digital cash management deal with Pran-RFL Group
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) signed a digital cash management agreement with Pran-RFL Group, an industrial conglomerate in Bangladesh, aiming to transform the digital financial landscape in the country.
13 March 2025
Many banks likely unable to pay dividend as BB tighten rules
A majority of banks in the country will likely be unable to pay dividends after the Bangladesh Bank tightened the relevant rules through a notice today
13 March 2025
Moody’s cuts banking outlook to negative
Moody’s Ratings has downgraded Bangladesh’s banking system outlook from “stable” to “negative”, citing rising asset risks and worsening economic conditions.
12 March 2025
National Bank signs MoU with Asgar Ali Hospital for discount, benefits
National Bank Limited recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Asgar Ali Hospital.
12 March 2025
Southeast Bank organises capacity development programme
Southeast Bank PLC recently organised a training programme titled “Capacity Development Programme to Enhance Marketing Expertise on Retail Banking Loan and Credit Card.”
12 March 2025
Global Islami Bank strikes deal with Chattogram Wasa
Global Islami Bank PLC today signed an agreement with Chattogram Wasa, enhancing their collaborative efforts.
12 March 2025
BB reconstitutes board of three private banks
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today reconstituted the board of directors of three private commercial banks.
12 March 2025
Syed Manzur Elahi: a visionary entrepreneur and nation-builder
Syed Manzur Elahi was one of Bangladesh’s most distinguished industrialists and entrepreneurs.
12 March 2025
Prime Bank launches blockchain-powered LC on local platform
Prime Bank PLC recently launched the proof of concept (PoC) for Green LC, Bangladesh’s first-ever letter of credit (LC) executed on a locally developed blockchain platform.
11 March 2025
Trust Bank organises annual risk conference
Trust Bank PLC recently organised an “Annual Risk Conference 2025” at the Baywatch Hotel, Inani in Cox’s Bazar.
11 March 2025
NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers
The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion
11 March 2025
India withdraws export ban on 100% broken rice
The world’s largest rice exporter has revoked the ban to reduce its domestic stockpile
11 March 2025
No new notes this Eid
The Bangladesh Bank has suspended the exchange of fresh notes for the public ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
10 March 2025
BB relaxes loan exit policy for troubled businesses
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today relaxed the down payment requirements for exit facilities on defaulted loans of closed or loss-incurring companies.
10 March 2025