Bangladesh Targets Transparent, Inclusive Economic Reform
Bangladesh’s newly appointed Finance Minister, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, has made a firm commitment to end the era of a …
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“Digital bank licence suspended following employee protests”
The issuance of a digital bank licence in Bangladesh has been halted following strong objections from senior officials of the …
UCB Bank Launches Women-Focused Loan Program
United Commercial Bank (UCB) has introduced a suite of loans under its women-centric banking service, “Ayma”, aimed at empowering female …
Nabil Mustafizur Rahman Appointed MD of Sammilito Islami Bank
In a landmark development for the Bangladeshi financial landscape, the Ministry of Finance has formally endorsed the appointment of Nabil …
Al-Arafah Islami Bank Partners with Seamax Ltd
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, one of Bangladesh’s foremost Shariah-compliant financial institutions, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Seamax Limited, …
Uttara Bank Expands with 50th Sub-Branch
Uttara Bank PLC has marked a significant milestone in its ongoing expansion strategy with the inauguration of its 50th sub-branch …
“The economy is in crisis due to debt repayment burdens.”
Bangladesh’s economy is currently under significant pressure as rising debt servicing costs coincide with slowing growth. Attempts to rein in …
Central Bank Curbs Ramadan Hours for Electronic Transfers
In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, Bangladesh Bank has announced a temporary adjustment to the operational windows for …
Foreign Currency Trends Influence Bangladesh’s Economy
The significance of foreign currencies in Bangladesh’s economy continues to grow, with expatriate Bangladeshis playing a pivotal role in sustaining …
Bangladesh Bank Warns Against Misleading Banknote Content
Dhaka, 16 February 2026 – Bangladesh Bank has issued a stern warning to the public regarding misleading videos, images, and …