BB purchased $4.15 billion in FY26 so far

For the first time in February, the central bank bought $218.50 million from 16 commercial banks today
2 February 2026, 19:57 PM

Finance adviser urges bankers to uphold professionalism amid pressure

He called on bankers to finance small and medium enterprises, generate employment, maintain transparency, and strictly follow financial and audit norms
2 February 2026, 13:30 PM

Bangladesh Bank bought nearly $4 billion in FY26 so far

The central bank purchased $55 million from five commercial banks today
29 January 2026, 20:11 PM

Govt issues Microfinance Bank Ordinance

Termed the Microcredit Bank Ordinance 2025, the new law authorises the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to issue licences for microfinance banks
29 January 2026, 15:36 PM

Sammilito Islami Bank depositors to receive profit from Feb 1: BB governor

The governor said all depositors’ principal amounts would remain fully secure and would be returned gradually
29 January 2026, 14:34 PM

Six NBFIs finally set for liquidation, three get time to recover

BB to seek Tk 3,000cr from finance ministry for depositors
27 January 2026, 22:28 PM

Five organisations win EBL Climate Change Action Awards

Five organisations have been honoured for innovative and scalable climate solutions at the second edition of the EBL Climate Change Action Awards 2026, hosted by Eastern Bank PLC (EBL).
26 January 2026, 22:33 PM

Sammilito Islami Bank inauguration postponed over ‘security concerns’

The state-owned bank is still expected to begin operations this month
24 January 2026, 23:36 PM

Governor wants banking reforms before polls, finance adviser ‘unsure’

The two joined a roundtable organised by The Financial Express and Mutual Trust Bank
22 January 2026, 21:15 PM

BB reverses decision, allows five merging banks to pay profits on deposits

Revised decision will apply only to individual depositors
22 January 2026, 00:18 AM

BB proposed keeping 2 state banks and merging others: governor

10 to 15 banks are sufficient for Bangladesh, he says at a discussion at Jagannath University
21 January 2026, 18:35 PM

NBFIs’ bad loan ratio climbs to 37.11% in signs of growing stress

The rise reflects growing stress in the overall financial sector
18 January 2026, 18:43 PM

Depositors of merging banks will get back principal in 2 years: governor

Ahsan H Mansur shared the information at an emergency press briefing today
15 January 2026, 22:24 PM

Star reporter Ahsan, seven others receive best reporting awards

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission presented the BSEC Journalism Excellence Awards 2025
15 January 2026, 19:55 PM

Merging banks’ depositors will not get any profit for 2024, 2025

Bangladesh Bank has asked the five to recalculate their deposit balances
14 January 2026, 21:06 PM

Pubali Bank hit milestone in 2025 with over Tk 3,000cr operating profit

Pubali Bank PLC posted a record financial performance in 2025, driven by sustainable growth strategies, prudent risk management and a strong focus on customer service.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Banks instructed to run ‘Yes’ campaign for referendum

The directive was given at a bankers' meeting at the BB headquarters
12 January 2026, 00:05 AM

BB appoints observer at Standard Bank

BB appointed Md Sharafat Ullah Khan, director of the Payment Systems Department, as an observer last week
11 January 2026, 14:40 PM

Interest rate cut not a one-off decision: finance adviser

The adviser noted that interest rates are often discussed as if there were simple solutions
10 January 2026, 17:32 PM

World Bank warns Bangladesh public of fake loan scams

The global lender issued a statement today
8 January 2026, 12:58 PM