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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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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Business
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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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
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
Banks losing funds due to weak governance
Weak governance and poor institutional performance have eroded public trust in banks, pushing many depositors towards informal channels, experts said at a recent event.
1 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
BB unveils roadmap to cut bad loans
A four-pillar plan aims to bring down NPLs, which stood at over 32 percent in March
30 June 2026
BB lowers private credit growth target to 6.8%
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered its private sector credit growth target to 6.8 percent by the end of December this year, against the backdrop of sluggish demand
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
BB caps banks' lending-deposit spread at 4 percentage points
The decision was taken to ensure that borrowing costs remain reasonable for businesses and productive sectors
29 June 2026
Bangladesh's first short-term sukuk oversubscribed by 10 times
Investors submitted bids worth Tk 56,607 crore against an issuance target of Tk 5,500 crore through the 273-day sukuk, making the auction oversubscribed by 10.29 times
28 June 2026
BB launches campaign to push Bangla QR payments
The Bangladesh Bank today organised a daylong campaign at its headquarters to promote the use of Bangla QR codes for digital payments, with the interoperable system set to become mandatory from July 1 at all merchant payment points
25 June 2026
Banks got Tk 76,000 crore in liquidity support till June 6
Bangladesh Bank (BB) provided Tk 75,903 crore in emergency liquidity assistance to banks as of June 6, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament today.
24 June 2026
Banks told to ensure uninterrupted savings certificate services
In a circular issued on June 24, the central bank said it had recently received complaints from customers regarding difficulties in purchasing savings certificates through banks.
24 June 2026
Banks can now transfer consumer loans directly to vendors
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to disburse certain consumer loans directly to vendors through electronic fund transfers, a move aimed at modernising loan settlement processes and reducing operational risks associated with paper-based transactions
23 June 2026
BB relaxes rules for visa fee remittances
The central bank has allowed foreign embassies and their authorised visa-processing agents in Bangladesh to collect visa fees in taka and remit the money abroad through banks without needing prior regulatory approval for each transaction
22 June 2026
BB eases forex rules for ship leasing by local companies
Banks have been given the go-ahead to facilitate outward remittances for lease rentals of ships and vessels by shipping companies incorporated in Bangladesh, in a move aimed at strengthening the country's maritime sector
18 June 2026
Bangla QR scales to 9.63 lakh merchants
TakaPay expands to 17 banks while credit cards remain concentrated in cities, BB report shows
16 June 2026
Islami Bank to reactivate closed deposit accounts to boost cash flow
Customers whose MTDR, MSB, MMPDS, and MSS accounts were closed between June 1 and June 15 will be allowed to reopen those within the next seven working days upon application
15 June 2026