Through the latest circular, the central bank has also cancelled its July 1 decision to set the minimum merchant discount rate (MDR) at 1 percent

The BB appointed administrators after dissolving the boards of directors of these NBFIs and declaring the posts of managing directors vacant

Depositors to get priority in repayment

Claims for torn, damp or pest-damaged notes can be filed directly with the central bank or through a scheduled bank

Borrowers to repay within 30 days; banks may charge service fee

The rules apply to scheduled banks, including digital banks, and finance companies undergoing immediate corrective measures or the resolution process

The central bank's latest data showed that only Cambodia performed slightly better, with its currency weakening by 0.44 percent during the period

Taxpayers filing their returns between July 1 and September 30 will qualify for a tax rebate of 5 percent of the tax payable, up to a maximum of Tk 25,000

The US dollar continues to gain against the taka amid increased demand for foreign currency to clear import bills

Bangladesh Bank released quarterly review report on sustainable finance

The revised rate will take effect from August 2, 2026, according to a press statement.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Qingfeng Zhang as its new country director for Bangladesh.

The Shariah-based lender said it has taken measures in line with Bangladesh Bank's (BB) recent guidance to improve asset quality

Funds can also be withdrawn for the treatment of immediate family members, including parents, spouses, children, and siblings, as well as for other urgent necessities

Banks must verify whether an applicant has any pending writ petition or other lawsuit against the government, Bangladesh Bank, or the bank concerned before extending any incentive package or policy support announced by the government or the central bank

Chowdhury, who joined National Bank in July last year, submitted his resignation letter to the board of directors earlier this week

Market observers believe the move could encourage global payment platforms to explore the Bangladesh market

The private commercial bank's quarterly profit rose to Tk 728 crore from Tk 420 crore in the same period last year

Anis Ahmed has been elected as the chairman of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) with effect from today.

The central bank's latest Banking Sector Update shows that the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of full-fledged Islamic banks surged to 58.4 percent in March 2026, up from 29.2 percent a year earlier