Banks’ Profits Now Rely on Government Bonds, but for How Long?
As Bangladesh’s banking sector entered 2025, it faced a challenging environment marked by rising deposit costs, persistent inflation, sluggish credit …
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BB Launches Interoperable Payment System Without bKash and Nagad.
On 1 November, Bangladesh Bank (BB) launched the long-awaited interoperable payment system, enabling instant transfers between mobile wallets, bank accounts, …
Swiss Central Bank Reports $15.7bn Profit, Boosted by Gold Price Surge.
Switzerland’s central bank, the Swiss National Bank (SNB), has reported a profit of 12.6 billion Swiss francs ($15.7 billion) for …
UCB Donates 10 Computers to High School.
United Commercial Bank (UCB) has donated 10 computers to Madhabpasha Chandradwip High School and College in Babuganj upazila, Barishal, as …
BRAC Bank Honours Top Performers in Remittance Collection.
BRAC Bank has honoured its top performers for their exceptional contributions to driving inward remittance growth and promoting innovative products …
Foreign Loan Disbursement Rises 35% in Q1 of Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The government has announced a 35% increase in foreign loan disbursement during the first quarter of the current fiscal year …
ADB Seeks Approval to Issue Taka Bonds for Bangladesh Development.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has requested the government’s approval to issue bonds via mobile money in order to mobilise …
Banking Sector Faces Pressure as Interest Rate Spread Hits 17-Month Low.
The banking sector is under increasing pressure as the gap between lending and deposit rates — a key indicator of …
Crisis Deepens as Five Islamic Banks Merge Amid Customer Hardship
Five Islamic banks grappling with a severe liquidity crisis are merging, but the ongoing struggle for survival has reached a …
Rupali Bank Reports Third Quarter Loss in Unaudited Financials
Rupali Bank PLC, a publicly listed state-owned bank, has released its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter of the …