Business Leaders Demand Rate Cuts
In a significant policy dialogue aimed at revitalising Bangladesh’s investment climate, leading business figures have called for a reduction in …
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Private Credit Growth Falls to Historic Low
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh plummeted to a record low of 6.03 per cent in February, as prolonged political …
Eleven Banks, Most NBFIs Forego CSR Spending in 2025
A Bangladesh Bank report released today (5 April) has revealed that eleven banks and a majority of non-bank financial institutions …
Special T-Bill Auction to Meet Demand
Bangladesh’s central bank is poised to conduct a fresh special auction of short-term government securities as fiscal pressures mount, underscoring …
Five Jailed for Audacious Bank Money Heist
A special court in Chittagong has delivered a landmark verdict in a high-profile heist case involving the theft of a …
NRBC Bank Marks 13-Year Milestone
NRBC Bank PLC has completed 13 years of operations and entered its 14th year, marking the milestone with a grand …
Bangladesh Forex Market Remains Stable
Bangladesh’s financial linkages with the global economy continue to expand and deepen, driven by growing international trade, import–export activity, and …
Bangladesh Bank Allows Gradual Taka Depreciation
The Bangladesh Bank has initiated a measured depreciation of the taka against the US dollar since March, marking a shift …
Islamic Interbank Market Planned by June
Bangladesh Bank is preparing to introduce a dedicated Islamic interbank money market by June, in a move widely viewed as …
Reduced Banking Hours to Save Fuel
In a move aimed at mitigating ongoing energy pressures, Bangladesh’s central bank has announced a revision of banking hours, shortening …