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) …
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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 …
London Markets Show Mixed Performance
London, 28 January 2026 – The London stock market displayed a mixed performance today, as investors reacted cautiously to corporate …
Bangladesh Bankers Propose Stricter Measures to Tackle Rising Non-Performing Loans
In a bid to combat the escalating problem of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh’s banking sector, the Association of Bankers, …
Bangladesh Bank to Liquidate Six Ailing NBFIs
The Bangladesh Bank has formalised a decisive plan to liquidate six non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) following a period of chronic …
Bankers Call for Public Exposure of Defaulters
The Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) has proposed a series of stringent measures to the central bank, including publicly naming …
Asia-Pacific Markets React Amid Trade Tensions and Inflation Pressures
Hong Kong, 27 January 2026 — Financial markets across the Asia-Pacific region experienced notable volatility on Tuesday as global commodity …
HSBC Shares Surge as Hang Seng Bank Deal Goes Private
Hong Kong, 27 January 2026 — HSBC Holdings experienced a notable upswing on Hong Kong’s stock market on Tuesday following …