Bank Hours Adjusted for Ramadan Month
In preparation for the holy month of Ramadan, Bangladesh Bank has announced revised office and transaction timings for all commercial …
Digital Banking Curbs Lifted Nationwide
Mobile and online banking services across Bangladesh have returned to full functionality following the withdrawal of a four-day regulatory restriction …
Japanese Fintech Giant PayPay Files For Nasdaq Listing
In a definitive move that signals the global ambitions of Japan’s digital economy, PayPay Corporation, the nation’s dominant mobile payment …
Alipay’s AI Pay Surpasses 120 Million Transactions
The digital payment landscape in China has reached a significant milestone as Alipay’s agentic-powered AI Pay solution recorded over 120 …
Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to 15.5 Percent
The Central Bank of Russia on Friday announced a reduction of the country’s key interest rate to 15.5 percent, marking …
China’s January Loan Growth Shows Mixed Signals
China’s banking sector saw a notable increase in new loans in January 2026, yet the growth fell short of analysts’ …
“Celebrating Election Victory: All Mobile Banking Restrictions Lifted in Bangladesh”
Dhaka, 13 February 2026 – Bangladesh Bank has officially lifted the temporary restrictions on mobile banking services, including bKash, Nagad, …
Pre-Poll Remittances Surge Sharply
Remittance inflows to Bangladesh have accelerated markedly in the run-up to the national election, providing timely relief to foreign-exchange liquidity …
World Bank Approves $370 Million for Dhaka Water Reform
The World Bank has approved a $370 million loan to tackle water pollution and sanitation challenges in Dhaka, equivalent to …
Five-Year Bond Yield Holds Steady Amid Dollar Purchases
The yield on five-year Bangladesh Government Treasury Bonds (BGTBs) remained broadly steady on Tuesday, reflecting cautious market sentiment as the …