BB introduces pilot program for digitalisation of trade documents
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1 July 2026, 20:14 PM Business
BB appoints Sarwar Hossain as deputy governor
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30 June 2026, 17:10 PM Business
Bangladesh Bank holds key rate at 10% to rein in inflation
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30 June 2026, 15:10 PM Business
US dollar rate rises amid June-end payment pressure
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29 June 2026, 21:42 PM Business
BB offers 'special exit' to defaulters to cut NPLs, boost credit flow
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29 June 2026, 21:40 PM Banking
BB caps banks' lending-deposit spread at 4 percentage points
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29 June 2026, 20:24 PM Business
Controversial provision of Bank Resolution Act to be scrapped
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29 June 2026, 16:27 PM Business
Bangladesh's first short-term sukuk oversubscribed by 10 times
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28 June 2026, 19:18 PM Business
BB launches campaign to push Bangla QR payments
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25 June 2026, 19:52 PM Business

BB introduces pilot program for digitalisation of trade documents

The framework will allow electronic submission, transmission, and verification of trade documents across approved international trade corridors
1 July 2026, 20:14 PM

BB appoints Sarwar Hossain as deputy governor

Sarwar will take up the post after voluntarily retiring from his current position as executive director
30 June 2026, 17:10 PM

Monetary policy signals caution, not enough conviction

Bangladesh Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for July-December 2026 arrives at a difficult moment for the economy
30 June 2026, 16:40 PM

Bangladesh Bank holds key rate at 10% to rein in inflation

It has been kept unchanged at 10 percent since October 2024
30 June 2026, 15:10 PM

US dollar rate rises amid June-end payment pressure

The exchange rate of the US dollar against the taka rose further today as banks faced increased payment pressure and settled letters of credit (LCs) ahead of the June-end closing.
29 June 2026, 21:42 PM

BB offers 'special exit' to defaulters to cut NPLs, boost credit flow

The one-time facility allows defaulting borrowers to clear bad loans in a single payment without interest
29 June 2026, 21:40 PM

BB caps banks' lending-deposit spread at 4 percentage points

The decision was taken to ensure that borrowing costs remain reasonable for businesses and productive sectors
29 June 2026, 20:24 PM

Controversial provision of Bank Resolution Act to be scrapped

The government has taken the decision after consultations with different stakeholders
29 June 2026, 16:27 PM

Bangladesh's first short-term sukuk oversubscribed by 10 times

Investors submitted bids worth Tk 56,607 crore against an issuance target of Tk 5,500 crore through the 273-day sukuk, making the auction oversubscribed by 10.29 times
28 June 2026, 19:18 PM

BB launches campaign to push Bangla QR payments

The Bangladesh Bank today organised a daylong campaign at its headquarters to promote the use of Bangla QR codes for digital payments, with the interoperable system set to become mandatory from July 1 at all merchant payment points
25 June 2026, 19:52 PM

Banks told to ensure uninterrupted savings certificate services

In a circular issued on June 24, the central bank said it had recently received complaints from customers regarding difficulties in purchasing savings certificates through banks.
24 June 2026, 16:39 PM

World Bank approves $450m financing to strengthen Bangladesh’s banking sector

The project will also support the deposit protection fund by increasing its capital and advancing key reform priorities
24 June 2026, 15:43 PM

Banks can now transfer consumer loans directly to vendors

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to disburse certain consumer loans directly to vendors through electronic fund transfers, a move aimed at modernising loan settlement processes and reducing operational risks associated with paper-based transactions
23 June 2026, 18:57 PM

Loans in non-bank financial companies rise 2% in Jan-Mar

Total loans and advances, including accrued interest, rose to Tk 78,424.77 crore at the end of the January-March quarter of 2026
23 June 2026, 17:10 PM

BB relaxes rules for visa fee remittances

The central bank has allowed foreign embassies and their authorised visa-processing agents in Bangladesh to collect visa fees in taka and remit the money abroad through banks without needing prior regulatory approval for each transaction
22 June 2026, 19:19 PM

Islamic banks fall behind in deposit growth

Conventional banks outperformed Islamic banks in deposit collection, investment, and asset growth over the past year, mainly due to instability in the Islamic banking sector following the July 2024 uprising.
21 June 2026, 22:05 PM

BB eases forex rules for ship leasing by local companies

Banks have been given the go-ahead to facilitate outward remittances for lease rentals of ships and vessels by shipping companies incorporated in Bangladesh, in a move aimed at strengthening the country's maritime sector
18 June 2026, 19:49 PM

Bangla QR scales to 9.63 lakh merchants

TakaPay expands to 17 banks while credit cards remain concentrated in cities, BB report shows
16 June 2026, 20:50 PM

Islami Bank to reactivate closed deposit accounts to boost cash flow

Customers whose MTDR, MSB, MMPDS, and MSS accounts were closed between June 1 and June 15 will be allowed to reopen those within the next seven working days upon application
15 June 2026, 21:08 PM

Islami Bank stock trading halted

Shares of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC soared 32 percent over the past three consecutive trading days
15 June 2026, 19:03 PM