Digital services of 30 banks restored
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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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Five banks to raise Tk 3,500cr through bonds
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29 September 2026 • Business

Developing effective ESG compliance strategy a must now: DCCI

Analysts discuss environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) compliance strategies at Dhaka Chamber event
18 May 2024

Jamuna Bank Q1 profit up 23%

In Jan-Mar, the bank made a profit of Tk 164 crore this year, up from Tk 134 crore last year
16 May 2024

Dhaka Bank’s Q1 profit highest in 4 years

The bank's profit rose 26% year-on-year to Tk 60.39 crore in Jan-Mar period of 2024
16 May 2024

Islamic banks lose Tk 8,496 crore deposits in a month

Deposits in Islamic banks reduced, but in Islamic banking branches of conventional banks rose
15 May 2024

Bangladesh Bank imposed entry restriction to hide weakness: journalists

Journalist leaders demand easy access to info at the central bank
15 May 2024
15 May 2024

Finance minister infected with Covid-19

Cabinet Secretary for Coordination and Reforms Mahmudul Hossain Khan told The Daily Star
15 May 2024

‘Reserve heist’ report fake

Bangladesh Bank has dismissed a report published by an Indian digital news outlet on a “new reserve heist” at the central bank.
14 May 2024

Bangladesh Bank says ‘reserve heist’ report is fake

It was “absolutely fake” news, Bangladesh Bank spokesman Mezbaul Haque said today.
14 May 2024

BRAC Bank to get $50 million loan from British International Investment

The bank will support 3,500 MSMEs and women-led businesses in Bangladesh
14 May 2024

Steel prices set to rise in Bangladesh: analysts

The US dollar rate hikes will fuel steel raw material cost, they said at Bangladesh International Trade Summit
14 May 2024

BD-Turkey can be trade gateways between Europe, South & SE Asia

Turkish business leaders discussed bilateral trade potential with FBCCI president
13 May 2024

LafargeHolcim’s profit drops for first time since 2022's Q1

The cement maker’s turnover fell 3%, profit 15% in Jan-Mar
13 May 2024

Reserves fall below $19 billion, first time in 11 months

$1.63 billion of ACU payment was settled today
12 May 2024

Withdrawals put BASIC Bank in liquidity crisis

BASIC Bank is experiencing a deep liquidity crunch as depositors have been withdrawing money for weeks following news that the state-run lender is going to be acquired by a private commercial bank.
11 May 2024

Will BB steps build up reserves? Not so soon

Bangladesh Bank’s steps to boost the country’s foreign currency reserves will not yield any positive results overnight.
9 May 2024

Three difficult choices to heal economy

Bangladesh yesterday made three major decisions to cushion the economy against critical risks such as stubborn inflation and depletion of foreign currency reserves.
8 May 2024

More banking reforms, subsidy cuts prescribed

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasised more reforms in the banking sector and tax collections and reducing subsidies to help the economy turn around.
8 May 2024

Exporters to win, consumers to bear the brunt

The exporters have already welcomed the central bank's move to devaluate the local currency, which they have long been waiting for.
8 May 2024
8 May 2024