The BB governor recently met with leading shariah scholars to discuss the current state, challenges, and future reforms of Islamic banking in Bangladesh

The government is set to borrow an additional Tk 5,000 crore from the banking sector through a special auction of 91-day treasury bills on April 8, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials.

Bangla QR is Bangladesh’s interoperable national quick response (QR) payment standard introduced by Bangladesh Bank.

The bank celebrates its 13th anniversary

Bangladesh’s tax system has traditionally been based on the principle of progressive taxation—an equitable framework where higher-income individuals contribute proportionately more, enabling the state to finance public welfare.

The shareholders of Bank Alfalah gave go-ahead to the acquisition on March 26

He was appointed to the bank’s reconstituted board in August 2024

The bank has only one sponsor shareholder—the Army Welfare Trust

A group of them form a human chain in front of BB headquarters

Banks in the region sent staff home in response to a deepening Middle East conflict

Bangladesh Bank issues energy-saving directive

The directive covers major payment channels, including ATMs, POS terminals, QR code payments, internet banking, online e-payment gateways and MFS

Previously, the limit was Tk 10 crore, with most cases requiring prior approval

The four are: National Bank, Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Premier Bank, and IFIC Bank

Eight leading economists meet with Bangladesh Bank governor

The bank’s bad loan comes down to 27% from 42%

The central bank also withdraws prior approval requirement

The committee postpones today’s scheduled meeting

Banks have been instructed to submit the details in three working days

Banks must initiate the renewal process at least two months before a loan’s expiry