Bangladesh Bank Rebases REER to Reflect Economic Reality
Bangladesh Bank has revised one of the country’s most closely monitored indicators of external competitiveness, updating the real effective exchange …
Microfinance Bank Ordinance Introduced in Bangladesh
The interim government has enacted the Microfinance Bank Ordinance, 2026, introducing a new category of financial institution in Bangladesh: the …
bKash Processes BDT 200 Billion in Annual Remittances
In a landmark achievement for Bangladesh’s financial technology sector, the mobile financial service (MFS) provider bKash has announced that it …
Remittance Surges Ahead of National Election
In a significant boost to the national economy, remittance inflows to Bangladesh have witnessed a dramatic spike in the lead-up …
2026: A Transformative Year Ahead for Banking
The year 2025 proved to be one of transformation for the banking sector. On one hand, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) …
Bangladesh Bank Buys $55 Million
As part of its ongoing strategy to curb the depreciation of the Bangladeshi Taka against the US dollar and to …
Central Bank Buys $4bn to Bolster Reserves
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has undertaken a significant shift in its monetary strategy, purchasing a staggering $3.93 billion from the …
New Ordinance Transforms Microfinance into Social Business Banks
The interim government of Bangladesh has enacted a landmark legislative shift with the Microfinance Bank Ordinance, 2026. This ordinance paves …
Depositors Can Now Withdraw Monthly Profit Up to Tk 2 Lakh
All depositors of the Combined Islamic Bank will now be able to withdraw monthly profit—up to Tk 200,000—not only from …
Sammilito Islami Bank Depositors Offered 9.5% Return
Depositors of Sammilito Islami Bank will be entitled to a maximum interest rate of 9.5% on their deposits from 2026, …