Nazneen new ED of CPD, Fahmida distinguished fellow
27 August 2026
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Business
New guarantee window opened for local partners of foreign firms
27 August 2026
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Business
Dutch-Bangla Bank to raise authorised capital to Tk 3,500 crore
27 August 2026
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Business
Meghna Bank to raise ৳400 crore through subordinated bond
25 August 2026
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Business
No-frill account deposits rise 24% in Apr-Jun
23 August 2026
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Banks
Southeast Bank’s sponsor gifts 1.3 lakh shares to son
20 August 2026
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Business
BB rolls out rules to enlist mediators for resolving loan defaults
20 August 2026
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Business
World Bank studying feasibility of mortgage refinance company in Bangladesh
20 August 2026
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Business
IFC commits $30.7 million loan to Popular Pharmaceuticals for API imports
19 August 2026
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Business
BFIU directs banks to disclose linked accounts after freeze
19 August 2026
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Business
Banks to remain closed on March 18 ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
Banks across the country will remain shut on March 18, a government-declared holiday, ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of Muslims.
10 March 2026
BB orders banks to keep digital payments running during Eid
The directive covers major payment channels, including ATMs, POS terminals, QR code payments, internet banking, online e-payment gateways and MFS
9 March 2026
BB raises repatriation limit to Tk 100 crore
Previously, the limit was Tk 10 crore, with most cases requiring prior approval
9 March 2026
Bangladesh Bank appoints observers to four banks
The four are: National Bank, Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Premier Bank, and IFIC Bank
9 March 2026
Islami Bank to onboard US-based investor for its mCash subsidiary
As part of the agreement, the paid-up capital of mCash Ltd will be enhanced in phases up to Tk 500 crore
9 March 2026
Middle East conflict may hit remittance if prolonged, says bank owners' forum
The war began on February 28 after a US-Israel attack on Iran
9 March 2026
BB to overhaul loan classification system from 2028
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a forward-looking framework requiring banks to anticipate credit losses, rather than wait for borrowers to default
8 March 2026
Form panel to tackle panic over Middle East crisis: economists
Eight leading economists meet with Bangladesh Bank governor
7 March 2026
Premier Bank recovers Tk 1,618 crore default loans in a year
The bank’s bad loan comes down to 27% from 42%
5 March 2026
BB sets ceiling for banks’ office space rent
The central bank also withdraws prior approval requirement
5 March 2026
Depositors of merged Shariah banks protest at BB for funds
The protestors said many depositors had been unable to withdraw either their principal or profit from the banks for the past two years
5 March 2026
Sadiq Ahmed leaves BB’s monetary policy committee
The committee postpones today’s scheduled meeting
4 March 2026
BFIU seeks bank account details of NCP leader Asif Mahmud
Banks have been instructed to submit the details in three working days
4 March 2026
NBR files GD over fraud using chairman’s name
Threatening messages based on fabricated claims have been sent through fake email addresses
3 March 2026
BB eases renewal rules for continuous loans until 2027
Banks must initiate the renewal process at least two months before a loan’s expiry
3 March 2026
Financial sector sees three top resignations
The three chairmen were of IDRA, Sadharan Bima Corporation, and Sonali Bank
2 March 2026
Bangladesh emerges resilient, growth to pick up gradually: HSBC
The bank's Bangladesh chapter hosted an event on the country's economic prospect
2 March 2026
Reforms will continue, political interference won’t: BB governor
The governor meets with the leaders of the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh for the first time
1 March 2026
There’s nothing to say, finance minister says about governor’s exit, appointment
The minister had an hour-long meeting with the newly appointed Bangladesh Bank governor today
26 February 2026
BB governor to back initiative to reopen closed factories
The new governor joined office today
26 February 2026