Year-End Pressures Push Up Treasury Bill Yields Sharply
As the calendar year draws to a close, yields on government treasury bills have edged upwards, reflecting mounting pressures within …
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Falling Indices Highlight Weak Market Breadth and Narrow Trading Activity
The first trading day of the week brought renewed pressure to Bangladesh’s equity markets, as widespread sectoral declines overshadowed early …
New Directive Sparks Conflict Over Bank MD Appointments
Bangladesh Bank has recently introduced a new directive governing the appointment of Managing Directors (MDs) and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) …
Dual Bonus Policy Sparks Widespread Discontent Across Banking Sector
The introduction of separate incentive bonus policies for state-owned and private commercial banks has ignited renewed controversy and unease across …
UCB Clarifies Unrestricted Communication With Market Regulator
United Commercial Bank (UCB) has issued a detailed clarification to dispel any potential misunderstanding arising from a recent media report, …
Bangladesh Bank Simplifies Capital Goods Import Procedures
The Bangladesh Bank has taken a significant step to facilitate the import of capital goods for the industrial sector, aiming …
Prime Bank Unveils Exclusive Benefits on BYD Auto Loans
Bangladesh’s accelerating shift towards electric mobility has taken another promising step forward as Prime Bank PLC announces an enhanced suite …
Profitless Banks Barred From Awarding Staff Incentive Bonuses
The Bangladesh Bank has introduced stringent restrictions on the payment of incentive bonuses by private banks, marking a decisive move …
Bangladesh Bank Buys $202m to Boost Forex Reserves
In a strategic move to support exporters, remitters, and overall economic stability, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) has purchased an additional …
Banks Must Meet Real Profits Before Awarding Staff Incentives
The Bangladesh Bank has imposed stricter regulations on private banks regarding the disbursement of staff incentive bonuses, signalling a decisive …