BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
Star Business Report
17 September 2026 Business
Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
Star Business Report
17 September 2026 Business
Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
Star Business Report
16 September 2026 Business
BRAC Bank only Bangladeshi bank on Forbes' Top Performing Banks list
Star Business Report
16 September 2026 Banks
Bangladesh Bank resumes dollar sales after 14 months
Star Business Report
15 September 2026 Business
BB eases foreign borrowing rules for BIDA-registered firms
Star Business Report
14 September 2026 Business
BB launches hedging facility to manage import price risk
Star Business Report
14 September 2026 Business
Dozens injured as sacked Islami Bank employees, consumer forum clash
Star Business Report
14 September 2026 Business
Bangladesh Bank introduces KPI for bank CEOs
Star Business Report
13 September 2026 Business

Shady firm took Tk 950cr from Islami Bank

It happened in just two days. A Nabil Group employee and a relative of its chairman own the firm.
15 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

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

NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers

The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion
11 March 2025

BB warns against investing in multilevel marketing schemes

The central bank launches an investigation into alleged fraudulent activities
10 March 2025

Economy expanded in Feb, but at a slower pace: PMI

February marked the fifth consecutive month of expansion
9 March 2025

Apex Footwear’s Syed Manzur Elahi buys 50,000 shares of the company

After the purchase, his stake rises to 7.34% in the company
9 March 2025

Stocks fall amid worries over BSEC stalemate

Meanwhile, BSEC officials returned to work without withdrawing ‘break in service’ agenda
9 March 2025

Macroeconomic policies amidst interim incumbency

Navigating the labyrinth of macroeconomic management is particularly challenging during periods of interim leadership.
8 March 2025

Eastern Bank files Tk 200cr defamation suit against customer

The customer, Md Murtoza Ali, earlier submitted a petition, accusing the bank's board, MD of embezzling Tk 11cr
8 March 2025

Pioneer Ins declares 25% cash dividend

Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd has recommended a 25 percent cash dividend for shareholders for the year that ended on December 31, 2024, according to a disclosure published on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website yesterday.
6 March 2025

None can use CEO title in insurance firms without IDRA approval

The use of the CEO (current charge) title also requires regulatory approval
6 March 2025

MJL to sell aging oil tanker for $22.7m

MJL Bangladesh PLC, popularly known as Mobil Bangladesh, has decided to sell a secondhand oil tanker for $22.7 million, the company said yesterday.
6 March 2025

BB reduces cash reserve requirement for banks

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reduced the daily cash reserve requirement (CRR) for banks to enable them to manage liquidity more easily.
4 March 2025

Exports grow 2.77% in Feb

Bangladesh earns $3.97 billion from exports in the second month of the year
4 March 2025

BRAC Bank raises Tk 700cr through subordinated bond

663 unique investors participate in the long-term bond
4 March 2025

Weak banks may face closure

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur’s comment that some ailing banks may face closure drew flak yesterday.
25 February 2025
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24 February 2025

BEA interim committee demands arrest of office attackers

Prof Mahbub Ullah agrees to serve as convener of BEA interim committee
24 February 2025