Default loans surpass Tk 1 lakh crore again

Default loans in the Bangladesh’s banking sector has gone past Tk 1 lakh crore despite relaxed loan classification policy taken by the central bank.
23 November 2021, 14:52 PM

SIBL celebrates 26th Anniversary 

Social Islami Bank Ltd has celebrated its 26th Anniversary today.
22 November 2021, 16:35 PM

Masihul reappointed Community Bank MD

Masihul Huq Chowdhury has recently been reappointed as the managing director of Community Bank Bangladesh Ltd for the second consecutive term, which will be effective from December 1.
21 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Interoperability among banks, MFS from 2022

The wait for an interoperable digital transaction system is soon going to be over as the government is launching it early next year.
21 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Progoti Systems gets payment service provider licence

Progoti Systems Ltd was awarded with the payment service (PSP) provider licence by Bangladesh Bank today.
17 November 2021, 14:50 PM

When central bank breaches own rules

In an ominous sign, the central bank has flouted its own rules when it permitted Aviva Finance Ltd to open five more branches although the financial health of the non-bank financial institution has been in a bad shape.
16 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Bank launches digital platform EDSMoney for loans, deposits

The Bangladesh Bank has introduced an electronic dealing system for banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) such that they will lend and deposit on short-term basis with each other through a digital platform.
16 November 2021, 14:21 PM

AB Bank share tops gainers’ list without any positive news

The share of AB Bank topped the gainers’ list today although there was no good news from the financial institution for the investors.
16 November 2021, 09:09 AM

Shamima Nargis new BDBL chairman

Shamima Nargis has joined as the chairman of the board of directors of state-owned Bangladesh Development Bank Limited (BDBL).
15 November 2021, 12:38 PM

Bangladesh Krishi Bank gets 3 new DMDs

Bangladesh Krishi Bank recently promoted three general managers to deputy managing directors.
13 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Are the days of cheap loans over?

Up until July this year, firms had been able to borrow at unprecedented lower interest rates as the cost of funds declined amid business slowdown. 
13 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Bank recruitment tests under Ahsanullah University postponed

The Bangladesh Bank today decided to postpone upcoming two recruitment tests that are scheduled to be held under the responsibility of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST).
11 November 2021, 13:54 PM

Lending dismal under second stimulus package

Banks in Bangladesh are less keen on giving out loans under the second round of stimulus packages as many clients are in trouble to pay off their current debts, a development that may hurt the economic recovery.
9 November 2021, 18:00 PM

IMF Mission due on Dec 5: Banking sector reform, subsidy to top agenda

The International Monetary Fund will inquire about Bangladesh’s progress in reforming the local banking and subsidy sectors as well as ongoing vaccination drive as it is set to hold its first dialogue with the government since the coronavirus outbreak.
8 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Southeast Bank fined Tk 10 lakh for flouting stock rules

The Bangladesh Bank has imposed a fine of Tk 10 lakh on Southeast Bank for breaching rules by making an excessive amount of investment in a single company in the stock market.
8 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Soaring prices fuel anti-ECB sentiment in Germany

As inflation soars to its highest level in three decades in Germany, Simon and Lena Wendland, parents of newborn twins, say that their lives have become more uncertain.
7 November 2021, 18:00 PM

ECB can’t yield digital money space to private sector: official

The European Central Bank needs to issue a digital euro as yielding the space entirely to private sector initiatives like stablecoins could endanger financial stability and weaken the role of the central bank, ECB executive board member Fabio Panetta said.
6 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Select a nominee judiciously

Selecting a nominee is an important part while opening a bank account -- individual or joint -- as well as making investments in the form of savings schemes such as a fixed deposit receipt.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Banks post higher profits in Jan-Sep

Listed banks in Bangladesh posted higher profit in the January to September period on the back of higher income from their investment in the stock market, a pick-up in credit demand and lower expenses.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

StanChart offers deposit solution to IDLC Finance

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has recently signed an agreement with IDLC Finance for the latter to use its “Straight2Bank Pay” solution. 
3 November 2021, 18:00 PM