British bank Lloyds said Thursday that first-half net profits surged  on lower-than-expected credit losses as the economy extended its  recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangladesh Bank has set a target to disburse Tk 28,391 crore in farm loans this fiscal year, up 8 per cent from that a year ago, aiming to combat the adverse impacts deriving from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangladesh Bank once again said yesterday that it does not allow holding or trading of any kind of virtual coin or cryptocurrency in the country.

The latest monetary policy was declared yesterday, while the previous one was in July 2020. In my immediate reaction I want to question why monetary policies should come about on a yearly basis.

Bangladesh Bank has once again said today that it does not allow holding or trading of any kind of virtual coin or cryptocurrency in the country.

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) thinks the monetary policy announced today for fiscal year 2021-22 is more or less expansionary and accommodative but a conventional one considering the current Covid-led economic situation.

Bangladesh Bank today declared another expansionary monetary policy with a view to injecting required money into the productive sector.

Banks will remain closed on Sunday and Wednesday next week as part of the government attempts to rein in the soaring cases of coronavirus, the central bank said yesterday.

A new mobile financial service (MFS) provider, Trust Axiata Pay, launched business operations yesterday aiming to promote cashless transactions.

Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked banks to prioritise new clients while giving out loans from the stimulus package dedicated to the large service and industrial units.

NRB Commercial Bank (NRBC) has had its earnings per share (EPS) grow 126 per cent year-on-year to Tk 1.11 in 2021’s second quarter. 

Deutsche Bank on Wednesday beat expectations with a surge in second-quarter profits after outperforming rivals in fixed income trading and raised its revenue outlook for next year. 

Trust Axiata Pay or tap, a new mobile financial service (MFS) provider, today launched its business operation with an aim to promote cashless transaction.

Bangladesh Bank today asked banks to give priority to new clients while giving out loans from the stimulus package dedicated to the large service and industrial units.

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit today asked banks to provide detailed information of accounts and transactions of Sayeed Khokon, former mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation.

Bangladesh Bank has decided to keep banks closed on August 1 and August 4 as Covid-19 infections have increased.

City Bank has recently signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to participate in a Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) as a confirming bank.

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has recently been recognised as the “Best Bank in Covid-19 Initiatives” and “Best CSR Bank in Bangladesh” at BT Banking Award 2021. 

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has recently witnessed the appointment of a new chief executive officer for its Bangladesh operations. 

The Bangladesh Bank has said holding or trading cryptocurrencies cannot be considered a crime although virtual coins are illegal under the laws of the country.