IMF Expresses Concern Over Weak Banks and 52,000 Crore Loan Practices
In a meeting with Bangladesh’s central bank governor, Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, the IMF raised serious concerns about the country’s …
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Private Sector Loan Growth Slows, But Letter of Credit Openings Surge
Recent data for the July-September quarter indicates positive changes in the country’s economy, with a noticeable increase in the number …
Bank Profits Soar Amid Bond Dependency, But for How Long?
In early 2025, Bangladesh’s banking sector seemed grim with rising deposit interest rates, persistent inflation, sluggish loan demand, squeezed margins, …
Dutch-Bangla Agent Banking Scandal: Over Tk 60 Lakh Missing, Customers Demand Return
A complaint has been filed against an agent banking outlet of Dutch-Bangla Bank, Messrs Rahat Enterprise, for allegedly absconding with …
Struggling NBFIs Seek Tk 3,100 Crore to Recover from Crisis
A group of 15 struggling non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), including nine on the verge of liquidation, has approached the Bangladesh …
The Future of Retail Banking in Bangladesh: Evolving or Fading?
Retail banking in Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture. With the Bangladesh Bank (BB) set to issue digital banking licences, …
Remittances Surge 12%, Strengthening Forex Reserves and Exchange Rate Stability
Remittance inflows to Bangladesh saw a 12% year-on-year rise in September, helping ease pressure on the country’s foreign exchange (forex) …
Gold Prices Slip 1%, but Set for Third Consecutive Monthly Gain
Gold prices dropped by 1% on Friday, pressured by uncertainty surrounding further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. …
Best Hedge Against Dollar Debasement? Do Nothing!
Debasement—the deliberate reduction in the value of a currency relative to real goods and services to ease the burden of …
Remittance Inflow Rises by 7% in October
Expatriate Bangladeshis sent US$2.56 billion in remittances in October 2025, marking an increase of 7% compared to the same month …