BRAC Bank ranks third in remittance inflows with $2.97 billion in FY26

BRAC Bank PLC processed a record $2.97 billion in inward wage earners’ remittances in fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, making it Bangladesh’s third-largest remittance bank, according to the latest official data.
19 July 2026

Will 'Invest Bangladesh' make investing easier?

The new authority promises a genuine one-stop service through integrated digital platforms, statutory timelines for approvals and a single-window clearance system
19 July 2026

Bangladesh takes 5-year plan to get ready for post-LDC challenges

The commerce ministry today organised a validation workshop on the programme
19 July 2026

A strategic exit policy for resolving non-performing loans

Successful implementation of these measures will require close coordination among the Ministry of Finance, the judiciary, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and other relevant institutions
19 July 2026

Clients fuming as banks propose extra fees for 14 services

Customers question higher withdrawal charges as businesses fear rising costs
18 July 2026

Bangladesh Bank unveils import trade framework ahead of free trade zone launch

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced rules for banks to facilitate import trade into free trade zones (FTZs), aiming to support trade flows by allowing manufacturers to import raw materials and other items and store them for up to 60 months
16 July 2026

Al-Arafah Islami Bank's share soars after board restructuring

Shares of Al-Arafah Islami Bank surged 7.45 percent after the banking regulator reconstituted the bank's board of directors with representatives of its founding sponsors
16 July 2026

Cashless Bangladesh begins with Bangla QR

Bangladesh’s transition to a digital economy is no longer a distant ambition. Mobile financial services, internet banking, e-commerce and instant payments are already changing how millions of people conduct everyday transactions. The introduction of Bangla QR is another important step towards a cash-lite, inclusive and interoperable payment system
16 July 2026

Bangladesh Bank restores founding sponsors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank

The Bangladesh Bank has reconstituted the board of directors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC with representatives of the bank's founding sponsors, marking the return of its original owners to the board
15 July 2026

Defaulter Shinepukur Ceramics allowed to continue opening import LCs

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended a legal exemption allowing defaulter Shinepukur Ceramics Ltd to continue opening letters of credit (LCs) for importing raw materials, aiming to keep the company's production running and protect jobs
14 July 2026

Dollar hits Tk 123 in inter-bank trade

Banks are now trading the US dollar between Tk 122.70 and Tk 123.75
14 July 2026

City Bank-bKash nano loan disbursement crosses Tk 10,000 crore

The cumulative disbursement of the City Bank-bKash digital nano loan has exceeded Tk 10,000 crore, marking a milestone in Bangladesh’s digital lending and financial inclusion journey.
13 July 2026

Anisur Rahman, new deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank

He will replace Deputy Governor Zakir Hossain Chowdhury as the government has cancelled Zakir's remaining tenure
6 July 2026

Finance minister pushes customer-centric digital financial services

The finance minister has directed all financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, to deliver digital services tailored to customers' needs, ensuring citizens can access essential services from the comfort of their homes
6 July 2026

Bangladesh Bank keeps export cash incentives unchanged for FY2026-27

Cash incentives will be available for 43 specified export items, with rates ranging from 0.30% to 10%
5 July 2026

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

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

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

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

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