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

Five merging banks begin repaying depositors

Most branches of the five lenders reported normal banking activity, hinting at growing depositor confidence in the newly formed Sammilito Islami Bank PLC
1 January 2026, 12:51 PM

Refund policy for merging banks: Who's on the priority list?

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today introduced a comprehensive Bank Resolution Scheme, setting out who will get priority access to deposits at the five merging shariah-based banks and how remaining funds will be refunded over time..The scheme also affects staff at the five merging banks, wh
30 December 2025, 16:24 PM

BB buys $3 billion from banks so far in FY26

Bangladesh Bank's total dollar acquisition in December rose to $920.50 million
28 December 2025, 10:51 AM

NRBC Bank organises annual risk confce

NRBC Bank PLC organised its Annual Risk Management Conference 2025 on December 27 at a hotel in Dhaka through a hybrid format, focusing on strengthening risk governance and sustainable banking practices.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Pubali Bank holds 1,500th board meeting

Pubali Bank PLC held its 1,500th meeting of the board of directors on December 24, marking a milestone in the bank’s long-standing practice of corporate governance, regulatory compliance and strategic leadership.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Citizens Bank opens Bogura branch

Citizens Bank PLC opened its Bogura branch in the Borogola area on December 24.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

BRAC Bank partners with Infrastructure Finance Fund for SME financing

BRAC Bank PLC has partnered with Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL) to expand access to affordable financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on strengthening the food value chain.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Deposits of five merged banks to be transferred to Sommilito Islami Bank next week

The transfer of all the accounts is expected to be finalised within next week
27 December 2025, 06:57 AM

Prime Bank signs payroll banking deal with Bauwerk

Prime Bank PLC has signed a payroll banking agreement with Bauwerk Limited, a global provider of technology-led products, systems and services for the construction industry, to offer payroll banking services.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Five merged banks asked to declare zero shares

The net asset value of the shares of the banks’ shareholders is negative, ranging from Tk 350 to Tk 420
22 December 2025, 13:32 PM

HSBC opens business development office at Bepza Economic Zone

Local and foreign investors operating in the zone will be provided with access to its international banking capabilities
21 December 2025, 14:42 PM

Provisioning requirement reduced for agri, CMSME loans

BB took the move to encourage banks to expand credit to priority sectors
21 December 2025, 12:50 PM

Bank Asia signs cash management solution deal with Heidelberg Materials

Sohail RK Hossain, managing director of Bank Asia PLC, and Ong Kian Hock Terence, managing director of Heidelberg Materials Bangladesh PLC, signed the agreement
21 December 2025, 12:19 PM

Bangladesh Bank plans to develop Cox’s Bazar as first cashless district: governor

BB has set a goal of settling at least 75 percent of retail transactions through digital technologies by 2027
21 December 2025, 03:40 AM

Prime Bank clients to get discounts on JBS Holdings’ flats

Mamur Ahmed, senior executive vice-president and head of branch distribution at Prime Bank PLC, and Abdul Huque, managing director of JBS Holdings Limited, signed an agreement
20 December 2025, 14:04 PM

NRBC Bank organises AI-driven AML & CFT conference

Md Mofizur Rahman Khan Chowdhury, executive director of Bangladesh Bank and acting head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), attended as the chief guest
20 December 2025, 13:59 PM

Citizens Bank opens branch on Tejgaon link road

Chowdhury Mohammed Hanif Shoeb, chairman of Citizens Bank PLC, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest
20 December 2025, 13:49 PM

Govt treasury bill issuance jumps 4.3% in Nov: BB report

Treasury bills worth Tk 31,289.13 crore were issued in November
20 December 2025, 08:55 AM

Bangladesh Bank plans to raise reserves to $35b by year-end: Governor

Within December, non-performing loans also likely to come down, Ahsan H Mansur says at ERF seminar
18 December 2025, 11:44 AM

Bangladesh Bank buys another $67m from 7 banks

Dollar acquisition reached $691.50 million so far in December 2025
17 December 2025, 13:35 PM