The US dollar continues to gain against the taka amid increased demand for foreign currency to clear import bills

Bangladesh Bank released quarterly review report on sustainable finance

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Qingfeng Zhang as its new country director for Bangladesh.

Funds can also be withdrawn for the treatment of immediate family members, including parents, spouses, children, and siblings, as well as for other urgent necessities

Banks must verify whether an applicant has any pending writ petition or other lawsuit against the government, Bangladesh Bank, or the bank concerned before extending any incentive package or policy support announced by the government or the central bank

Chowdhury, who joined National Bank in July last year, submitted his resignation letter to the board of directors earlier this week

The private commercial bank's quarterly profit rose to Tk 728 crore from Tk 420 crore in the same period last year

Anis Ahmed has been elected as the chairman of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) with effect from today.

The central bank's latest Banking Sector Update shows that the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of full-fledged Islamic banks surged to 58.4 percent in March 2026, up from 29.2 percent a year earlier

They spoke at an event on access to finance in Bangladesh, organised by the Policy Exchange Bangladesh (PEB) and the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) at the chamber's Gulshan office in Dhaka today

Bangladesh Bank introduces comprehensive guidelines

The number of classified loan accounts in the banking sector more than doubled in a year, reaching a staggering 45.83 lakh in March 2026, and the most dramatic surge was seen in retail loan accounts

Bangladesh Bank has unveiled an 18-month roadmap to tackle mounting non-performing loans (NPLs) and restore banking stability

The suspension order came into effect immediately

The new authority promises a genuine one-stop service through integrated digital platforms, statutory timelines for approvals and a single-window clearance system

The commerce ministry today organised a validation workshop on the programme

Successful implementation of these measures will require close coordination among the Ministry of Finance, the judiciary, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and other relevant institutions

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced rules for banks to facilitate import trade into free trade zones (FTZs), aiming to support trade flows by allowing manufacturers to import raw materials and other items and store them for up to 60 months

Shares of Al-Arafah Islami Bank surged 7.45 percent after the banking regulator reconstituted the bank's board of directors with representatives of its founding sponsors

Bangladesh’s transition to a digital economy is no longer a distant ambition. Mobile financial services, internet banking, e-commerce and instant payments are already changing how millions of people conduct everyday transactions. The introduction of Bangla QR is another important step towards a cash-lite, inclusive and interoperable payment system