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

Banks asked to settle inward remittances in a day

Banks must promptly notify customers once an inward remittance message is received
8 January 2026, 11:03 AM

Bangladesh Bank buys $206m from banks

Total US dollar purchase in January hits $617m
8 January 2026, 10:47 AM

BRAC Bank holds event to strengthen AML-CFT oversight

BRAC Bank PLC has organised an awareness programme titled “Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)” for its board of directors and senior management at the bank’s head office in Dhaka recently.
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Banks asked to ensure women-friendly washrooms across all branches

Lack of washrooms for females are causing inconvenience and posing a significant barrier to creating a women-friendly work environment, says central bank
6 January 2026, 15:13 PM

Mohammad Rokonuzzaman now a director of BB

He joined Bangladesh Bank as an assistant director in 2003
5 January 2026, 14:23 PM

Depositors withdraw Tk 107 crore from five merging banks in two days

However, Tk 44 crore were deposited during the same period
5 January 2026, 12:04 PM

Mashrur Arefin elected ABB chairman

The newly elected leadership will serve a two-year term
5 January 2026, 10:04 AM

Mutual Trust Bank holds MTB Annual Town Hall 2026

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) yesterday held its “Annual Town Hall 2026” in Dhaka.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Five merging banks begin repaying depositors

Most branches of the five lenders reported normal banking activity, hinting at growing depositor confidence in the newly formed Sammilito Islami Bank PLC
1 January 2026, 12:51 PM

Refund policy for merging banks: Who's on the priority list?

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today introduced a comprehensive Bank Resolution Scheme, setting out who will get priority access to deposits at the five merging shariah-based banks and how remaining funds will be refunded over time..The scheme also affects staff at the five merging banks, wh
30 December 2025, 16:24 PM

BB buys $3 billion from banks so far in FY26

Bangladesh Bank's total dollar acquisition in December rose to $920.50 million
28 December 2025, 10:51 AM

BRAC Bank partners with Infrastructure Finance Fund for SME financing

BRAC Bank PLC has partnered with Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL) to expand access to affordable financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on strengthening the food value chain.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

NRBC Bank organises annual risk confce

NRBC Bank PLC organised its Annual Risk Management Conference 2025 on December 27 at a hotel in Dhaka through a hybrid format, focusing on strengthening risk governance and sustainable banking practices.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Pubali Bank holds 1,500th board meeting

Pubali Bank PLC held its 1,500th meeting of the board of directors on December 24, marking a milestone in the bank’s long-standing practice of corporate governance, regulatory compliance and strategic leadership.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Citizens Bank opens Bogura branch

Citizens Bank PLC opened its Bogura branch in the Borogola area on December 24.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Deposits of five merged banks to be transferred to Sommilito Islami Bank next week

The transfer of all the accounts is expected to be finalised within next week
27 December 2025, 06:57 AM

Prime Bank signs payroll banking deal with Bauwerk

Prime Bank PLC has signed a payroll banking agreement with Bauwerk Limited, a global provider of technology-led products, systems and services for the construction industry, to offer payroll banking services.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM