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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BB defers primary nod for digital bank licences
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today reviewed the progress of its digital bank licensing initiative but did not grant primary approval to any applicants, following protests from a group of BB officials.
16 February 2026
Ramadan banking transaction hours 9:30am to 2:30pm
However, banks will remain open until 4:00pm
10 February 2026
Forex reserves cross $29 billion this month as per IMF method
It hit $29.47 billion today
9 February 2026
Bangladesh Bank plans collateral audits in fraud crackdown
The central bank will no longer rely solely on commercial banks' internal valuations
9 February 2026
BRAC Bank rolls out Google Pay for Visa credit cards
BRAC Bank is offering a 20 percent cashback on the first Google Pay transaction
9 February 2026
BB officials protest delay in decision on central bank autonomy
They want the resignation of the finance adviser
9 February 2026
BB hikes private credit growth projection to 8.5%
The central bank’s move comes as credit flow to the private sector grew only 6.1 percent in December
9 February 2026
BB warns political risks, banking stress may weigh on growth outlook
BB issued a warning in its monetary policy for January–June 2026
9 February 2026
Bangladesh Bank holds key rate at 10% but cuts deposit rate to spur lending
BB cut its Standing Deposit Facility rate by 50 basis points to 7.5 percent.
9 February 2026
Newly designed Tk 10 banknote to hit market tomorrow
Initially, the note will be available from the Motijheel office of Bangladesh Bank
2 February 2026
BB purchased $4.15 billion in FY26 so far
For the first time in February, the central bank bought $218.50 million from 16 commercial banks today
2 February 2026
Finance adviser urges bankers to uphold professionalism amid pressure
He called on bankers to finance small and medium enterprises, generate employment, maintain transparency, and strictly follow financial and audit norms
2 February 2026
Bangladesh Bank bought nearly $4 billion in FY26 so far
The central bank purchased $55 million from five commercial banks today
29 January 2026
Govt issues Microfinance Bank Ordinance
Termed the Microcredit Bank Ordinance 2025, the new law authorises the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to issue licences for microfinance banks
29 January 2026
Sammilito Islami Bank depositors to receive profit from Feb 1: BB governor
The governor said all depositors’ principal amounts would remain fully secure and would be returned gradually
29 January 2026
Six NBFIs finally set for liquidation, three get time to recover
BB to seek Tk 3,000cr from finance ministry for depositors
27 January 2026
Five organisations win EBL Climate Change Action Awards
Five organisations have been honoured for innovative and scalable climate solutions at the second edition of the EBL Climate Change Action Awards 2026, hosted by Eastern Bank PLC (EBL).
26 January 2026
Sammilito Islami Bank inauguration postponed over ‘security concerns’
The state-owned bank is still expected to begin operations this month
24 January 2026
Governor wants banking reforms before polls, finance adviser ‘unsure’
The two joined a roundtable organised by The Financial Express and Mutual Trust Bank
22 January 2026
BB reverses decision, allows five merging banks to pay profits on deposits
Revised decision will apply only to individual depositors
22 January 2026