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
Dhaka bourse's index hits a five-month high
The market rose for the fourth consecutive day
11 August 2024
Regulator orders freeze on bank accounts of Hasan Mahmud, family members
A senior official of the anti-money laundering agency confirmed it
11 August 2024
Islami Bank plunges into chaos as rival groups clash
The situation worsened when officials and Deputy Managing Director Miftah Uddin tried to enter the headquarters of the bank
11 August 2024
Steps to be taken to bring back laundered money: finance adviser
Banking rules were made, but none enforced or followed those, he says
10 August 2024
People face cash crunch as most ATMs run dry
Cash-carrier security agencies refrained from carrying cash amid fears of looting
10 August 2024
Bangladesh Bank governor resigns
Abdur Rouf Talukder resigned citing health reasons
9 August 2024
Bangladesh economy records sharp contraction in July
Bangladesh’s PMI hit 36.9 where a reading of 50 indicates 'no change' compared to last month and above 50 means economy is generally ‘expanding’
8 August 2024
Investors cheer as stocks soar
Share prices rallied for a third consecutive session yesterday, with the key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) registering a 5.44 percent spike, the highest jump in four and a half years.
8 August 2024
Protests break out at half a dozen banks
The bank officials’ demands include cancellations of illegal appointments and punishment of corrupt bank owners
8 August 2024
Islami Bank rejects cheque seeking to withdraw Tk 548cr
Islami Bank Bangladesh today rejected a cheque of a little-known company seeking to withdraw Tk 548 crore
7 August 2024
Stocks extend gaining momentum
Investors made fresh bets on blue-chip stocks
7 August 2024
Bangladesh economy faces fresh risks from political volatility: S&P
Credit metrics may still support Bangladesh’s ratings if situation stabilises soon, it says
7 August 2024
Protesters demand NBR chairman’s resignation
They placed nine-point demands
7 August 2024
Stocks jump for second consecutive day
The DSEX surged 1.2% until 11.50am
7 August 2024
Deputy governors abandon offices as protests flare up at Bangladesh Bank
Deputy Governor Kazi Sayedur Rahman resigns, while others are on the way out
7 August 2024
Dhaka stocks rise 3.77%, a 3.5-year high
BSEC chairman skipped office today
6 August 2024
Bangladesh Bank now fully open to journalists: BB deputy governor
The Economic Reporters’ Forum meets BB officials
6 August 2024
Islami Bank employees demonstrate in front of bank's HQ
They said they were deprived of official benefits and promotions over the last 15 years
6 August 2024
Banks to remain closed for three days from tomorrow
The government announced three-day public holiday from tomorrow
4 August 2024
Kamalapur ICD-bound container congestion hits Ctg port
The port yard now has 2,346 TEUs of containers, up from its capacity to store 876 TEUs
3 August 2024