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
City Bank restructures salary to support employees amid inflation
Salaries will be increased a minimum of 10 percent and a maximum of 50 percent
10 December 2024
What exactly were global institutions overseeing?
Noted economist Debapriya Bhattacharya raised concerns about the role of global institutions, indicating the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB), in assessing Bangladesh's debt sustainability under the previous regime as the country faces increasing pressure from escalating debt servicing obligations.
9 December 2024
AB Bank MD Tarique Afzal resigns
He submitted his resignation letter to the bank's board of directors on Friday from the US, senior bank officials confirmed to The Daily Star today.
8 December 2024
BRAC Bank MD clarifies his comments, expresses regret
Hussain said he did not intend to hurt anyone and expressed regret for hurting anyone.
5 December 2024
LC margin bar withdrawn for crisis-hit six banks
They are: IBBL, FSIBL, SIBL, Union, Global Islami, Bangladesh Commerce
5 December 2024
MGI’s concern, ADB sign $20 million loan deal for flour milling plant
The plant will produce 660,000 tonnes of wheat with 37% less electricity than regular
5 December 2024
Govt aims to bring down inflation to 4-5%
The government plans to bring down inflation to 4-5 percent, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur said yesterday.
4 December 2024
Dutch-Bangla Bank’s services to remain suspended temporarily
Core banking will be unavailable from Jan 1-5 next year and agent banking from Dec 30 to Jan 5
4 December 2024
Dhaka Bank to issue Tk 400 crore bond
Proceeds from the issuance aim to bolster the bank's Tier-2 capital, in line with regulatory requirements, according to the disclosure
2 December 2024
10 banks are ‘technically bankrupt’: white paper
However, the final draft of the white paper on the state of economy did not disclose the names of the lenders
1 December 2024
Islami Bank to issue fifth Mudaraba bond worth Tk 500 crore
The bond will strengthen the bank’s capital base
1 December 2024
BFIU freezes bank accounts of 17 associated with ISKCON, including Chinmoy
The name of former ISKCON leader Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, was among the 17.
29 November 2024
Six crisis-hit banks get Tk 22,500 crore BB fund
The banks are: FSIBL, SIBL, Exim, National, Union and Global Islami
28 November 2024
ONE Bank holds money laundering prevention training in Noakhali
ONE Bank PLC recently arranged a daylong training on “Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism” for executives and officers of branches and sub-branches of Noakhali zone at Noa Convention Centre in the district..Monzurul Alam Chowdhury, additional managing direct
27 November 2024
Extend tenure of Tk 200 crore stockmarket fund, BSEC urges BB
The commission also wants the fund dedicated for each bank to be increased to Tk 300 crore
27 November 2024
BB removes ICB Islamic Bank MD for fund embezzlement
However, the displaced official said the allegations are yet to be proved
26 November 2024
Renata raises Tk 536cr through bonds, preference shares
Renata PLC has raised Tk 536 crore by issuing zero coupon bonds and preference shares, saying the funds would be used to reduce its average cost of lending.
25 November 2024
Electronic filing of tax return doubles since July
Over 5 lakh submitted e-returns since July 1 to November 24
25 November 2024
BB officials demonstrate seeking removal of two deputy governors
They sought removal of Nurun Nahar and Habibur Rahman
24 November 2024
Bank accounts of Shuchona Foundation frozen
Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, is the founder of the foundation
24 November 2024