Bangladesh's foreign debt rises to $114.98 billion at end of Apr-Jun
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Money changers can now sell up to $3,000 against travel entitlement
8 October 2026
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Standard Chartered announces plan to sell wealth and retail business in Bangladesh
8 October 2026
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Bangladesh Bank to inject more liquidity into National Bank to repay depositors
8 October 2026
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Digital services of 30 banks restored
7 October 2026
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Q-Cash upgrade catches banks, customers off guard
6 October 2026
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BB expands export refinance scheme to Tk 7,000 crore
1 October 2026
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Remittance inflow hits 11-month low
1 October 2026
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Bangla QR payments to become cheaper, instant for merchants from tomorrow: BB
30 September 2026
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Bangladesh Bank keeps policy rate unchanged in its first ever quarterly monetary policy
30 September 2026
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World Bank warns Bangladesh public of fake loan scams
The global lender issued a statement today
8 January 2026
Trust Bank CEO gets Excellence in Remittance Leadership award
Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, managing director and chief executive officer of Trust Bank PLC, has won the “Excellence in Remittance Leadership & Diaspora Banking Award” at the NRB Global Convention Dhaka 2025 in recognition of his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to strengthening remittance inflows and advancing diaspora-focused banking services.
6 January 2026
SBAC Bank inks deal to tap BB’s Tk 500cr startup fund
SBAC Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank (BB) to participate in the central bank’s Tk 500 crore Start-up Refinance Fund, aimed at promoting innovation and supporting the development of new entrepreneurs.
6 January 2026
Prime Bank signs payroll banking deal with National Life Insurance
Prime Bank PLC has entered into a payroll banking agreement with National Life Insurance PLC, a provider of multifarious life insurance solutions in Bangladesh, to offer comprehensive payroll banking services.
6 January 2026
Mohammad Rokonuzzaman now a director of BB
He joined Bangladesh Bank as an assistant director in 2003
5 January 2026
Depositors withdraw Tk 107 crore from five merging banks in two days
However, Tk 44 crore were deposited during the same period
5 January 2026
Islami Bank holds orientation for trainee officers
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC yesterday organised an orientation programme for 1,000 newly recruited trainee assistant officers at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Dhaka.
1 January 2026
Banks, factories to remain closed tomorrow amid national mourning for Khaleda Zia
Banks will remain closed tomorrow after the interim government declared a public holiday as part of a three-day national mourning period following the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia..Non-bank financial institutions will also remain closed, according to circulars issued by
30 December 2025
Merged banks’ deposits to be transferred to Sommilito Islami Bank next week
The process of transferring depositors’ accounts from the five banks undergoing a merger to the newly formed Sommilito Islami Bank is nearing completion and is expected to be finalised within the next week, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB).
27 December 2025
Jamuna Bank cardholders to get benefits at Best Western Plus
Jamuna Bank PLC signed a corporate agreement with Best Western Plus Bay Hills Hotel in Cox’s Bazar on December 9, according to a press release.
24 December 2025
Banks to stay open on Saturday for election payments
Candidates will be able to make payments through bank drafts, pay orders or treasury challans at any branch of scheduled banks across the country
24 December 2025
Five merged banks asked to declare zero shares
The net asset value of the shares of the banks’ shareholders is negative, ranging from Tk 350 to Tk 420
22 December 2025
HSBC opens business development office at Bepza Economic Zone
Local and foreign investors operating in the zone will be provided with access to its international banking capabilities
21 December 2025
Bangladesh Bank plans to raise reserves to $35b by year-end: Governor
Within December, non-performing loans also likely to come down, Ahsan H Mansur says at ERF seminar
18 December 2025
Bangladesh Bank buys another $67m from 7 banks
Dollar acquisition reached $691.50 million so far in December 2025
17 December 2025
Bank accounts linked to Faisal Karim Masud frozen
The NBR froze the accounts due to Masud’s alleged involvement in the shooting of Hadi
14 December 2025
Banglalink given primary approval to launch digital wallet
The operator has already received regulatory go-ahead to operate as a payment service provider
10 December 2025
Bangladesh Bank tightens rules on incentive bonuses for bankers
The central bank issued a circular in this regard
9 December 2025
Banks asked to ready default data of poll candidates
The central bank is likely to issue a letter to banks in this regard soon
8 December 2025
Stabilising financial sector a vital but tough task: governor
Ahsan H Mansur attends a Planning Commission discussion
8 December 2025