BB expands export refinance scheme to Tk 7,000 crore
1 October 2026
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Remittance inflow hits 11-month low
1 October 2026
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Bangla QR payments to become cheaper, instant for merchants from tomorrow: BB
30 September 2026
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Bangladesh Bank keeps policy rate unchanged in its first ever quarterly monetary policy
30 September 2026
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Five banks to raise Tk 3,500cr through bonds
29 September 2026
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Business
Bangladesh Bank bars profit from Islamic credit cards
29 September 2026
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Business
ADB to give Modern Syntex $50 million for polyester chips project
29 September 2026
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Business
Two more banks eye Standard Chartered Bangladesh's retail business
28 September 2026
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Bangladesh Bank widens international card use for buying airline tickets
28 September 2026
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BB sets strict timelines for Bangla QR payment dispute resolution
27 September 2026
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Contracts of Agrani, BDBL, BASIC Bank managing directors cancelled
Separate letters confirmed that the government had approved the cancellation of the unexpired contractual terms of the managing directors of Agrani Bank, Md Anwarul Islam; BDBL, Md Jashim Uddin; and BASIC Bank, Md Kamruzzaman Khan
2 September 2026
18,000 customers apply to withdraw Tk 1,300 crore from Sammilito Islami Bank
Submissions of individual applications for deposit withdrawals started at the branches and sub-branches of the bank on September 1
2 September 2026
Banks’ bad loans surpass Tk 6 lakh crore again
At the end of June this year, bad loans in the banking sector stood at Tk 6,06,555 crore, which is 32.78 percent of the total disbursed loans
2 September 2026
BB pushes for passage of two banking laws
Governor sends demi-official letter to finance minister in this regard
1 September 2026
StanChart Bangladesh fills CEO post after three months
Enamul Huque is the new CEO
31 August 2026
Building better retail products key to attracting young customers
They young generation wants to know: How good is the internet banking app? What do I get beyond the account itself? Is it convenient? And why should I choose this bank when almost every other bank offers something similar?
31 August 2026
Sammilito Islami Bank’s depositors can withdraw money from Sep 7
However, no profit will be given to those who withdraw their principal amount
31 August 2026
Bangladesh Bank made over Tk 26,000 crore profit in FY26
A large portion of the profit came from lending to commercial banks and investments of the foreign exchange reserves
30 August 2026
Bangladesh repaid 3 times more in foreign loans than it received in July
Fresh loan disbursements also fell a massive 83 percent year-on-year to $14 million in July
30 August 2026
Tk 2,000 crore pre-financing fund formed for frozen food exporters
The fund will provide financing at a maximum of 7%
30 August 2026
HSBC announces Tk 10 crore aid for Ctg flood-hit families
The funds will be used to rebuild damaged homes, restore livelihoods, repair educational institutions, and improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities.
30 August 2026
MIDAS Financing to sell three commercial properties
According to a disclosure on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) today, the decision was taken at a board meeting on August 27
30 August 2026
MTB to raise Tk 500cr capital
The Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) has decided to raise Tk 500 crore in capital by issuing shariah-compliant or conventional bonds with a maturity period of seven years.
28 August 2026
New guarantee window opened for local partners of foreign firms
The move is expected to make it easier for foreign companies to participate in projects in Bangladesh
27 August 2026
Sammilito Islami Bank files 10,000 cases to recover defaulted loans
Initiatives have also been taken under an exit policy and Alternative Dispute Resolution to recover depositors’ funds
27 August 2026
Mutual Trust Bank to raise Tk 500cr capital
The private commercial lender’s board took the decision on August 25
27 August 2026
Meghna Bank to raise ৳400 crore through subordinated bond
The bond will be non-convertible, unsecured and fully redeemable, with a floating coupon rate linked to the reference rate plus a 3 percent margin
25 August 2026
No profit haircut for Sammilito Islami Bank depositors: BB governor
He directed the bank's leadership to address this immediately through clear communication
25 August 2026
Bangla QR transactions double after mandatory rollout
Transactions through Bangla QR -- the country’s interoperable national payment standard -- have nearly doubled since the system became mandatory for merchants on July 1, Bangladesh Bank (BB) said.
24 August 2026
No-frill account deposits rise 24% in Apr-Jun
Some 3.66 crore accounts now have Tk 9,010 crore
23 August 2026