Bangladesh Bank
BB officials demonstrate seeking removal of two deputy governors
They sought removal of Nurun Nahar and Habibur Rahman
24 November 2024, 15:08 PM
BB’s leniency to blame for ailing banking sector
Banking rules and regulations stipulate a single borrower exposure limit but the banking regulator itself disregarded the rule routinely in the last 16 years.
23 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh’s credit system needs to change
The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.
21 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Balancing inflation control and banking stability
Traditional contractionary policies may not be suitable for Bangladesh’s unique economic structure.
19 November 2024, 05:00 AM
Up to Tk 50 fee imposed on online tax payments
The fee will be Tk 20 for payments of up to Tk 25,000 and Tk 50 for up to Tk 50,000
13 November 2024, 12:17 PM
How to choose a good bank
A good bank ensures quality of loans (assets) by selecting the right borrowers, sanctioning loans to various sectors in different sizes, and keeping collateral.
9 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Don’t withdraw money from banks unless necessary: BB spokesperson
Deposited money is safe in banks, Husnay Ara Shikha says
6 November 2024, 14:45 PM
BB to lift LC restrictions on crisis-hit banks
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has decided in principle to withdraw the restrictions on opening letters of credit (LCs) by six crisis-hit banks, according to officials.
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Unlock export funds tied up in four banks
Any barrier to exporters’ operations should be removed
1 November 2024, 16:00 PM
BB reduces repo auctions to one day a week
The new measure will be effective from November 1 this year
21 October 2024, 12:14 PM
What Bangladesh can do to get back laundered wealth
Following the fall of the Awami League government, efforts are underway to explore ways to bring back the stolen wealth.
1 October 2024, 12:00 PM
BB to hike policy rate twice within next month
Interest rate will also be increased, says Bangladesh Bank governor
23 September 2024, 13:50 PM
Salman loses grip on IFIC Bank
The Bangladesh Bank yesterday constituted a new board of directors at IFIC Bank after dissolving the previous board, effectively bringing an end to Salman F Rahman’s grip on the private commercial bank.
4 September 2024, 18:00 PM
BB hikes cash withdrawal limit to Tk 5 lakh
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has increased the cash withdrawal limit from banks to Tk 5 lakh per account this week, up from Tk 4 lakh per account the previous week
1 September 2024, 03:51 AM
Nazrul Islam Mazumder removed from Exim Bank board
BB forms new five-member board for Exim, keeping three shareholder directors unchanged
29 August 2024, 13:32 PM
Do not buy S Alam's assets: BB governor
The S Alam Group is trying to sell properties that are not mortgaged to banks
28 August 2024, 09:45 AM
Could lower policy rate if inflation is reduced: BB governor
Ahsan H Mansur says in a meeting with a delegation of the Dhaka Chamber
27 August 2024, 14:39 PM
Banks asked to freeze accounts of Exim Bank chairman, wife
The anti-money laundering agency instructed the lenders to keep the accounts frozen for the next 30 days
25 August 2024, 11:54 AM
BB hikes policy rate to tame inflation
Three months ago, the policy rate was hiked for the last time by 50 basis points to 8.5%
25 August 2024, 11:33 AM
BB hikes cash withdrawal limit to Tk 4 lakh
The previous limit was Tk 3 lakh
25 August 2024, 06:42 AM