People face cash shortages, withdrawal limits at ATM booths
25 May 2026, 15:10 PM
Business
Ex-BB deputy governor, forced out post-uprising, made Islami Bank chairman
25 May 2026, 00:53 AM
Business
Islami Bank Chairman Zubaidur Rahman resigns
24 May 2026, 20:01 PM
Business
Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
24 May 2026, 19:27 PM
Business
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
24 May 2026, 19:01 PM
Business
Banking vulnerabilities persist: BB report
24 May 2026, 15:59 PM
Business
NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
23 May 2026, 20:27 PM
Business
BB announces Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package for private sector
23 May 2026, 15:31 PM
Business
Prime Bank declares 30% dividend
21 May 2026, 22:19 PM
Business
Banks instructed not to manipulate forex market
19 May 2026, 20:30 PM
Business
Which banks have lowest non-performing loans in Bangladesh?
13 have NPL below 3%, much lower than the sectoral ratio of 8%
10 July 2023, 15:33 PM
Three corporates sell off entire shareholding at Islami Bank
Armada Spinning Mills Ltd, Kingsway Endeavors Ltd and Uniglobe Business Resources Ltd sold their 9.07% stakes in the bank
10 July 2023, 13:09 PM
Forex reserve falls below $30b again
Under the ACU, Bangladesh clears import bills every two months and forex reserve usually falls after the payment.
6 July 2023, 14:59 PM
ICB approves Tk 20cr loan for Prime Bank Investment
The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) has sanctioned a loan of Tk 20 crore in favour of Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL) from the “special fund for affected small investors of capital market” on a repayment basis.
6 July 2023, 12:52 PM
Reserves surpass $31 billion
It hits $31.15 billion today
26 June 2023, 14:32 PM
Banks asked to extend services online during Eid holidays
Bangladesh Bank says in a notice
25 June 2023, 14:00 PM
Bangladesh Bank invites applications for digital bank licence
The Bangladesh Bank has invited applications from entrepreneurs interested in establishing digital banks and delivering financial products efficiently through branchless operation
23 June 2023, 14:29 PM
Bank directors can stay on for 12 years
The Bank Company (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed in the parliament yesterday amid a huge outcry and a walkout by the main opposition party, Jatiya Party due to a last-minute contentious addition
21 June 2023, 16:43 PM
BB eases rules for foreign investors
As per the new measure, foreign investors who are remitting money from abroad will get the scope to retain forex in their foreign currency accounts at local banks for up to one year after registering their businesses here
21 June 2023, 16:03 PM
BB relaxes loan repayment for businesses
Borrowers can repay 50% of demand loans payable for Apr-Jun
21 June 2023, 15:00 PM
Banks to remain open in industrial areas for RMG salaries
The areas are: Dhaka, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj, Chattogram
21 June 2023, 10:55 AM
LC margin eased for importers serving SMEs
Bangladesh Bank today relaxed rules regarding financing availed by commercial importers to cater to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
20 June 2023, 16:28 PM
Central bank brings back relaxed loan repayment facility
The facility will support the borrowers struggling to pay back loans amid lingering crisis at home and abroad
20 June 2023, 16:21 PM
Bill placed to define movable assets as collateral for loan
The Secure Transactions of (Moveable Assets) Bill 2023 placed at the parliament
20 June 2023, 14:28 PM
BB to launch debit card that can be used in India
The card will help travellers make payments while in India
18 June 2023, 13:28 PM
BB to follow tight monetary policy
The Bangladesh Bank has decided to increase the policy rate
18 June 2023, 09:47 AM
BB hikes capital requirement for new banks
New applicants should have Tk 500 crore paid-up capital, up from existing Tk 400 crore
15 June 2023, 14:21 PM
Digital bank guideline approved
Interested investors should have a paid-up capital of Tk 125 crore
14 June 2023, 15:02 PM
NBFIs asked to have a clear HR policy
There must be a clear policy on overall human resource management approved by the board of directors
13 June 2023, 16:39 PM
9 banks waived Tk 8,405 crore interest in 2022: Kamal
4,621 loan recipients to get the benefit, the finance minister said at the parliament
11 June 2023, 13:07 PM