BB expands export refinance scheme to Tk 7,000 crore
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1 October 2026 • Business
Remittance inflow hits 11-month low
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1 October 2026 • Top News
Five banks to raise Tk 3,500cr through bonds
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29 September 2026 • Business
Bangladesh Bank bars profit from Islamic credit cards
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29 September 2026 • Business
ADB to give Modern Syntex $50 million for polyester chips project
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29 September 2026 • Business
Two more banks eye Standard Chartered Bangladesh's retail business
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28 September 2026 • Business
Bangladesh Bank widens international card use for buying airline tickets
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28 September 2026 • Business
BB sets strict timelines for Bangla QR payment dispute resolution
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27 September 2026 • Business
Apex Footwear to raise Tk 500 crore through preference shares
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27 September 2026 • Business

Bangladesh Bank cancels contract of chief economist

Hossain was appointed chief economist of Bangladesh Bank on a two-year contractual basis on July 1 last year. His tenure was therefore scheduled to run until June 30, 2027
12 August 2026

Trade deals crucial for Bangladesh as LDC graduation nears: HSBC official

Trade deals that secure preferential market access will become increasingly important for Bangladesh as it prepares to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status amid a tougher global trade environment, said a senior HSBC official
12 August 2026

Islami Bank official who filed ACC complaint against Shahabuddin, S Alam suspended

Islami Bank acting Managing Director Md Altaf Hossain said, “There is no provision in the bank to directly file a complaint with the ACC. If we file any case, we do so through the court.”
12 August 2026

Bangladesh Bank plans Tk 1,000 crore collateral-free loans for young entrepreneurs

Bangladesh Bank (BB) is considering a scheme to provide young entrepreneurs with collateral-free loans of up to Tk 10 lakh at a concessional interest rate of 4 percent to 6 percent, with grants for those who repay their loans on time.
11 August 2026

Bangladesh Bank removes two-year cap on bank boards

The move effectively allows Bangladesh Bank to continue running a bank through an appointed administrator beyond two years if circumstances warrant
10 August 2026

Bangladesh Bank removes two-year cap on bank administrators

The move effectively allows Bangladesh Bank to continue running a bank through an appointed administrator beyond two years if circumstances warrant
10 August 2026

BB offers incentives to boost Bangla QR transactions

Under the incentive scheme, acquiring institutions will receive 0.10 percent of the transaction value, while issuing institutions will receive 0.20 percent, subject to certain conditions
10 August 2026

Cabinet approves amendment to bar former owners from regaining weak banks

Draft change repeals Section 18a of the Bank Resolution Act, subject to legislative vetting
10 August 2026

No merchant fees for Bangla QR transactions: BB

Through the latest circular, the central bank has also cancelled its July 1 decision to set the minimum merchant discount rate (MDR) at 1 percent
10 August 2026

Trading of shares of 3 NBFIs suspended after BB declares them non-viable

The BB appointed administrators after dissolving the boards of directors of these NBFIs and declaring the posts of managing directors vacant
10 August 2026

Bangladesh Bank moves to liquidate four NBFIs

Depositors to get priority in repayment
10 August 2026

What to do if rats or termites destroy your money? Here’s what Bangladesh Bank says

Claims for torn, damp or pest-damaged notes can be filed directly with the central bank or through a scheduled bank
9 August 2026

Bangladesh Bank plans up to Tk 5,000 digital loans for utilities, top-ups

Borrowers to repay within 30 days; banks may charge service fee
8 August 2026

BB gives temporary administrators sweeping powers over troubled banks

The rules apply to scheduled banks, including digital banks, and finance companies undergoing immediate corrective measures or the resolution process
8 August 2026

Taka among region’s most stable currencies: Bangladesh Bank report

The central bank's latest data showed that only Cambodia performed slightly better, with its currency weakening by 0.44 percent during the period
5 August 2026

Submit returns by Sep 30 for up to Tk 25,000 tax rebate: NBR

Taxpayers filing their returns between July 1 and September 30 will qualify for a tax rebate of 5 percent of the tax payable, up to a maximum of Tk 25,000
2 August 2026

Dollar continues to gain against taka

The US dollar continues to gain against the taka amid increased demand for foreign currency to clear import bills
1 August 2026

Women outnumber men as sustainable finance recipients

Bangladesh Bank released quarterly review report on sustainable finance
1 August 2026

BB cuts policy rate to 9.5%, first reduction in six years

The revised rate will take effect from August 2, 2026, according to a press statement.
30 July 2026

Qingfeng Zhang named ADB country director for Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Qingfeng Zhang as its new country director for Bangladesh.
30 July 2026