Under the incentive scheme, acquiring institutions will receive 0.10 percent of the transaction value, while issuing institutions will receive 0.20 percent, subject to certain conditions

Through the latest circular, the central bank has also cancelled its July 1 decision to set the minimum merchant discount rate (MDR) at 1 percent

The rules apply to scheduled banks, including digital banks, and finance companies undergoing immediate corrective measures or the resolution process

The central bank's latest data showed that only Cambodia performed slightly better, with its currency weakening by 0.44 percent during the period

Taxpayers filing their returns between July 1 and September 30 will qualify for a tax rebate of 5 percent of the tax payable, up to a maximum of Tk 25,000

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Funds can also be withdrawn for the treatment of immediate family members, including parents, spouses, children, and siblings, as well as for other urgent necessities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