Central Bank Appoints Three New Additional Directors
In a significant administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening its oversight and research capabilities, Bangladesh Bank has announced the promotion of …
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Four-Day Closure for Bangladesh Financial Institutions
The financial landscape of Bangladesh is set for a brief hiatus as the central bank mandates a nationwide closure of …
Central Bank Bolsters Reserves with Major Dollar Purchase
The Bangladesh Bank has significantly increased its foreign exchange holdings, acquiring over $4 billion from commercial banks through auctions during …
US Tax Season 2026 Officially Commences
The 2026 tax season in the United States has officially begun, with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) urging taxpayers to …
Intesa Sanpaolo Unveils Ambitious 2026–2029 Strategy
Milan, 2 February – Italy’s leading banking group, Intesa Sanpaolo, has unveiled its new strategic plan for 2026–2029, setting out …
Central Bank Requests Data on Micro-Agricultural Loans
A significant breach of conventional administrative procedure has emerged within Bangladesh Bank, as a member of the Board of Directors …
Bank Asia to Acquire Bank Alfalah Bangladesh Operations
In a significant move that signals a consolidation of the private banking sector, Bank Asia Limited has formally convened an …
Banks to Close for Two Election Days
In light of the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections and the associated referendum, all scheduled commercial banks across Bangladesh will …
Bangladesh Faces Banking Strain Amid Weak Bond Market
Bangladesh’s economy is currently grappling with a complex debt crisis, largely driven by the accumulation of non-performing loans (NPLs) in …
IMF Warns Against Unsafe Bank Bailouts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Bangladesh against providing unsecured liquidity support to weak banks, warning that such interventions …