Banks instructed not to manipulate forex market
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19 May 2026, 20:30 PM Business
BB tightens rules for card-to-MFS cash-outs
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19 May 2026, 17:59 PM Business
‘Premier Bank officials behind Tk 3,081cr scam’
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17 May 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
Bangladesh Bank bars bank-funded training, seminar for staff
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13 May 2026, 20:38 PM Business
Remittances through agent banking outlets growing
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13 May 2026, 19:47 PM Business
Banks asked to introduce QR-based verification for visa documents
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12 May 2026, 17:56 PM Business
Banks given go-ahead to release remittances for visa bonds
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11 May 2026, 15:59 PM Business
BB extends deadline for policy support applications to June 30
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7 May 2026, 20:48 PM Business

Bangladesh Bank raises credit card loan limit to Tk 40 lakh

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has raised the maximum credit card loan limit for individuals to Tk 40 lakh from Tk 25 lakh
15 March 2026, 18:00 PM

Trust Bank gets BB exemption for multiple nominee directors

The bank has only one sponsor shareholder—the Army Welfare Trust
15 March 2026, 16:32 PM

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, 15:38 PM

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, 19:30 PM

Citi shuts most UAE branches temporarily

Banks in the region sent staff home in response to a deepening Middle East conflict
12 March 2026, 19:17 PM

Bangladesh Bank asks bankers to avoid cars, use public transport

Bangladesh Bank issues energy-saving directive
11 March 2026, 17:27 PM

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, 15:33 PM

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, 17:44 PM

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, 19:41 PM

BB raises repatriation limit to Tk 100 crore

Previously, the limit was Tk 10 crore, with most cases requiring prior approval
9 March 2026, 19:09 PM

Bangladesh Bank appoints observers to four banks

The four are: National Bank, Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Premier Bank, and IFIC Bank
9 March 2026, 17:53 PM

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, 16:09 PM

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, 14:25 PM

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, 17:01 PM

Form panel to tackle panic over Middle East crisis: economists

Eight leading economists meet with Bangladesh Bank governor
7 March 2026, 20:19 PM

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, 20:26 PM

BB sets ceiling for banks’ office space rent

The central bank also withdraws prior approval requirement
5 March 2026, 17:34 PM

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, 14:03 PM

Sadiq Ahmed leaves BB’s monetary policy committee

The committee postpones today’s scheduled meeting
4 March 2026, 19:36 PM

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, 00:25 AM