High level of default loans, failure to implement banking regulations, and limited autonomy for the Bangladesh Bank are the major challenges facing the banking sector today. 

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday said current, savings and special notice deposit (SND) accounts would become inoperative if clients don’t carry out any transaction for six months in a row.

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday decided not to extend the tenure of the current relaxed policy on loan classification despite pleas from the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).

Al Hossain Chisty, a client of a private commercial bank, tried to talk to the bank’s call centre executives to get some explanation about statement related to his credit card.

Sonali Bank Ltd was awarded for securing the top position among all the government banks in implementing the annual performance agreement in 2020-21.

The central bank yesterday relaxed rules for foreign nationals residing in Bangladesh to send remittances to their home countries.

International Finance Corporation signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank recently to provide $900,000 as technical assistance grant to efficiently implement a credit guarantee scheme for cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises to better face the pandemic’s challenges.    

Standard Chartered has completed the first deal using risk-free rate (RFR) with its clients, Akij Ceramics Ltd and Unilever Bangladesh Ltd.

Social Islami Bank recently witnessed the appointment of a new additional managing director. 

The Export Import Bank of Bangladesh has recently inaugurated its 139th branch at Juri, Moulvibazar.

Bangladesh Krishi Bank recently witnessed the appointment of a new managing director .

United Commercial Bank (UCB) has decided to issue a subordinated bond worth Tk 1,000 crore for seven years in a bid to strengthen its capital base.

The central bank has asked Islamic Finance and Investment Ltd (IFIL) not to recruit Chowdhury Manzoor Liaquat as its managing director.

United Commercial Bank Ltd (UCB) recently promoted Arif Quadri to the position of managing director .

ONE Bank Ltd recently promoted Md Monzur Mofiz to the position of managing director (current charge).

The IMF said Monday it had approved the fifth and final round of debt relief under a program meant to help the world’s poorest nations weather the Covid-19 pandemic.

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal yesterday hoped that the country’s remittances might exceed $25 billion this fiscal year based on robust inflow from expatriate Bangladeshis in the next two Eid festivals.

Bank Asia celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh in a lively event yesterday.

Dhaka Bank Ltd recently promoted Md Mostaque Ahmed to deputy managing director with effect from December 1.

Borrowing loans has now become super easy for about a third of the population in Bangladesh thanks to bKash and City Bank as they have joined hands to roll out digital loans that are spreading around the world.