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 …
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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 …
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 …
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, …
Citizens Bank PLC Launches Kawran Bazar Sub-Branch
Citizens Bank PLC has officially inaugurated its Kawran Bazar Sub-Branch, strategically located on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka, further strengthening …
NCC Bank Introduces Automated ESRM System
NCC Bank has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art Automated Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) system, marking a significant step forward …
Islami Bank Reviews Shari‘ah Governance Framework
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC convened a meeting of its Shari‘ah Supervisory Committee on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, at the Islami …
Bangladesh Bank Holds Firm on Tight Monetary Stance
Bangladesh Bank has opted to maintain a restrictive monetary policy for the second half of fiscal year 2026–27, keeping its …