Bangladesh Bank
BB sets ceiling for banks’ office space rent
The central bank also withdraws prior approval requirement
5 March 2026, 17:34 PM
Adviser to BB governor resigns citing ‘mobocratic’ incident
He submitted his resignation to the new BB Governor, Md Mostaqur Rahman, yesterday
5 March 2026, 12:47 PM
Recent Bangladesh Bank directives are concerning
They may aid businesses, but can push up bad loans too
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Sadiq Ahmed leaves BB’s monetary policy committee
The committee postpones today’s scheduled meeting
4 March 2026, 19:36 PM
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, 17:43 PM
Bangladesh Bank’s independence and the politics of transition
Many expected Dr Ahsan H Mansur to complete his full term, till August 2028.
3 March 2026, 00:00 AM
The real crisis at Bangladesh Bank: The mandate, not the résumé
The removal of Ahsan H Mansur as Bangladesh Bank (BB) governor has been an entirely avoidable drama.
3 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Central bank shake-up: Why is BNP undermining its reformist legacy?
The removal of Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur, widely credited with steadying an economy that was on the brink of potential collapse, has been described by many as nothing short of a blunder by the new government.
1 March 2026, 01:00 AM
A break from global norms at Bangladesh Bank
A review of 18 countries shows most central bank governors are career economists or regulators
27 February 2026, 15:50 PM
Out with the reformist governor, in with the businessman
A hasty exit for the central bank governor raises questions about its independence under the new govt
25 February 2026, 21:28 PM
Abrupt ouster of Mansur as governor draws sharp criticism
Analysts caution that the move sends troubling signals about institutional stability
25 February 2026, 21:06 PM
Who is the new governor of Bangladesh Bank?
The garment entrepreneur by profession will hold the post for the next four years
25 February 2026, 20:37 PM
Adviser to BB governor ‘forced out’ of central bank
The incident occurred around 3pm, when a group of central bank officials gathered and escorted him out of the building
25 February 2026, 16:40 PM
Md Mostaqur Rahman new Bangladesh Bank governor
The government cancelled the remaining term of Ahsan H Mansur, the outgoing governor
25 February 2026, 16:04 PM
Govt appoints new BB governor after ousting Ahsan Mansur amid turmoil
The protesting officials held a rally under the banner of the Bangladesh Bank Officers’ Welfare Council
25 February 2026, 15:06 PM
Three BB officials transferred for holding unauthorised press conference
A day ago, they were served show-cause notices by the central bank
24 February 2026, 17:18 PM
BB trims executive director posts despite discontent
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has begun reducing the number of executive director posts -- a senior management position that often leads to top-level contractual government appointments -- in phases, causing dissatisfaction among officials.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM
BB eases down payment rules for struggling borrowers
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to facilitate the business recovery of struggling borrowers by easing down payment requirements and extending implementation deadlines under its policy support schemes.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM
BB defers primary nod for digital bank licences
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today reviewed the progress of its digital bank licensing initiative but did not grant primary approval to any applicants, following protests from a group of BB officials.
16 February 2026, 21:57 PM
Why is full central bank autonomy still elusive?
Interim government’s decision to stall BB's autonomy is disheartening.
10 February 2026, 19:30 PM