BB expands export refinance scheme to Tk 7,000 crore
1 October 2026
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Remittance inflow hits 11-month low
1 October 2026
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Bangla QR payments to become cheaper, instant for merchants from tomorrow: BB
30 September 2026
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Five banks to raise Tk 3,500cr through bonds
29 September 2026
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Bangladesh Bank bars profit from Islamic credit cards
29 September 2026
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ADB to give Modern Syntex $50 million for polyester chips project
29 September 2026
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Two more banks eye Standard Chartered Bangladesh's retail business
28 September 2026
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Bangladesh Bank widens international card use for buying airline tickets
28 September 2026
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BB sets strict timelines for Bangla QR payment dispute resolution
27 September 2026
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Apex Footwear to raise Tk 500 crore through preference shares
27 September 2026
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Islami Bank delays US investor’s entry into mCash subsidiary
Earlier, on March 9, the company announced that the paid-up capital of mCash Ltd would be increased in phases up to Tk 500 crore
15 March 2026
Dismissed officials of five Islamic banks want their jobs back
A group of them form a human chain in front of BB headquarters
12 March 2026
Citi shuts most UAE branches temporarily
Banks in the region sent staff home in response to a deepening Middle East conflict
12 March 2026
Bangladesh Bank asks bankers to avoid cars, use public transport
Bangladesh Bank issues energy-saving directive
11 March 2026
Banks allowed to offer loans against govt bonds
The move comes after banks expressed interest in offering credit facilities backed by T-bonds
11 March 2026
Banks to remain closed on March 18 ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
Banks across the country will remain shut on March 18, a government-declared holiday, ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of Muslims.
10 March 2026
BB orders banks to keep digital payments running during Eid
The directive covers major payment channels, including ATMs, POS terminals, QR code payments, internet banking, online e-payment gateways and MFS
9 March 2026
BB raises repatriation limit to Tk 100 crore
Previously, the limit was Tk 10 crore, with most cases requiring prior approval
9 March 2026
Bangladesh Bank appoints observers to four banks
The four are: National Bank, Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Premier Bank, and IFIC Bank
9 March 2026
Islami Bank to onboard US-based investor for its mCash subsidiary
As part of the agreement, the paid-up capital of mCash Ltd will be enhanced in phases up to Tk 500 crore
9 March 2026
Middle East conflict may hit remittance if prolonged, says bank owners' forum
The war began on February 28 after a US-Israel attack on Iran
9 March 2026
BB to overhaul loan classification system from 2028
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a forward-looking framework requiring banks to anticipate credit losses, rather than wait for borrowers to default
8 March 2026
Form panel to tackle panic over Middle East crisis: economists
Eight leading economists meet with Bangladesh Bank governor
7 March 2026
Premier Bank recovers Tk 1,618 crore default loans in a year
The bank’s bad loan comes down to 27% from 42%
5 March 2026
BB sets ceiling for banks’ office space rent
The central bank also withdraws prior approval requirement
5 March 2026
Depositors of merged Shariah banks protest at BB for funds
The protestors said many depositors had been unable to withdraw either their principal or profit from the banks for the past two years
5 March 2026
Sadiq Ahmed leaves BB’s monetary policy committee
The committee postpones today’s scheduled meeting
4 March 2026
BFIU seeks bank account details of NCP leader Asif Mahmud
Banks have been instructed to submit the details in three working days
4 March 2026
NBR files GD over fraud using chairman’s name
Threatening messages based on fabricated claims have been sent through fake email addresses
3 March 2026
BB eases renewal rules for continuous loans until 2027
Banks must initiate the renewal process at least two months before a loan’s expiry
3 March 2026