US Senators Announce Stablecoin Yield Compromise
On March 20, 2026, US Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks revealed that a long-standing impasse over stablecoin yields within …
Bank Owners Challenge Proposed Shareholding Caps
The Bangladesh Bank’s proposed amendments to the Bank Companies Act, aimed at limiting shareholding by individuals, families, and institutions across …
Prime Bank Launches “Prime LenDen” Mobile Service
Prime Bank is making a notable entry into Bangladesh’s mobile financial services (MFS) sector with the launch of Prime LenDen, …
Southeast Bank Announces Branch Head Recruitment
Dhaka, 15 March 2026 – Private sector lender Southeast Bank PLC has issued an official recruitment notice for the position …
Rupee Plummets to Historic Low Against Dollar
The Indian rupee has fallen to an unprecedented low against the US dollar, recording a historic dip that has set …
HDFC Bank Dismisses Executives Over Onboarding Failures
In the wake of the sudden resignation of HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty, citing ethical concerns, the lender has terminated …
Banani Property Seized Over Defaulted Loan
Eastern Bank PLC has officially seized a luxury residence in the Banani area of Dhaka due to a defaulted loan …
Banks See Surge in Remittances Ahead of Eid
Remittance inflows to Bangladesh surged to $2.2 billion in the first two weeks of March 2026, according to official data …
Bangladeshi Cards: Credit Dominates US, Debit Leads UK
Bangladeshi-issued bank cards, both credit and debit, are increasingly used abroad for a wide range of transactions. Historically, Bangladeshi credit …
Central Bank Refutes Appointment Rumours
The Bangladesh Bank has firmly rejected circulating media reports claiming that a managing director from a leading private commercial bank …