Banks can now spend more on business centres
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Bangladesh Bank extends deadline for banks to settle disciplinary cases
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26 July 2026, 18:03 PM Business
Classified loan accounts double to nearly 46 lakh as retail defaults surge
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25 July 2026, 21:04 PM Business
Pubali Bank to buy land, building for Tk 800cr
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23 July 2026, 12:55 PM Business
Bangladesh Krishi Bank waives Tk 605 crore farm loans
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22 July 2026, 17:22 PM Business
BB suspends official involved in fraud, betting, crypto transactions
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21 July 2026, 20:48 PM Business
BRAC Bank ranks third in remittance inflows with $2.97 billion in FY26
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19 July 2026, 21:23 PM Business
Bangladesh takes 5-year plan to get ready for post-LDC challenges
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19 July 2026, 18:46 PM Business

BB warns nine new banks on bad loans

The central bank yesterday cautioned nine new banks over aggressive lending and rising nonperforming loans.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Asian cities should invest more in infrastructure, ICT: ADB poll

Investment in infrastructure, strong leadership, preservation of urban cultural heritage, and higher spending on ICT projects are crucial
8 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Sales of savings tools soaring

Net sales of savings instruments continue to post robust growth this fiscal year riding on the higher returns than its alternatives.
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Swiss offer tough Brexit lessons for Britain's banks

As Britain's banks make their case for retaining unrestricted access to the single European market after Brexit, the efforts of their Swiss
3 November 2016, 18:00 PM

New DMD for Mutual Trust Bank

Goutam Prosad Das has recently been promoted to deputy managing director of Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) with effect from November 1.
2 November 2016, 18:00 PM

ANZ Bank offloads Asian assets to Singapore's DBS

ANZ Bank Monday announced the sale of its retail and wealth management arms in five Asian countries to Singapore's DBS as it
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM

New York's bitcoin hub dreams fade with licensing backlog

New York's financial regulator had sights set on becoming a global hub for innovations like bitcoin when it adopted trailblazing virtual
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM

WB offers $100m to fortify insurance, pension sectors

The World Bank has offered Bangladesh $100 million for strengthening the insurance sector and the private pension market so that the
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM

IFC signs $350m trade finance deal with StanChart

The IFC and Standard Chartered Bangladesh have signed a risk-sharing deal worth $350 million, which will make more trade finance available to the bank and importers and exporters of commodities in Bangladesh.
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Major banks mark first-ever international trade using blockchain tech

The first cross-border transaction between banks using multiple blockchain applications has taken place, Commonwealth Bank of
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

New WB loans for infrastructure in the offing

Bangladesh is set to take loans under a new scheme of the World Bank that carries high interest rate, to meet the huge public and
22 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Merge social safety net schemes for greater benefits: WB

The World Bank yesterday advised Bangladesh to merge its overlapping social safety net programmes, introduce a unified target,
20 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Citi's e-commerce, digital tie-ups boost Asia consumer revenues

Citigroup Inc's tie-ups with e-commerce companies in Asia such as ride-hailing firm Grab and online retailer Lazada Group are boosting
18 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Govt plans to use forex reserves for big projects

The government considers borrowing from the foreign currency reserves from next fiscal year and using the amount in mega projects.
18 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Creeping signs of deflation overshadow BOJ's optimism on economy

The Bank of Japan has maintained its optimistic economic view on most of the country's nine regions but said some firms are
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Dollar weakens

The US dollar retreated from seven-month highs on Monday as investors evaluated whether the Federal Reserve will let inflation run above
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh is a model for poverty reduction: WB chief

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim yesterday heaped praises upon Bangladesh, its people and leadership for becoming a model for
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Additional WB $1b for Bangladesh childcare

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim declares an additional USD 1 billion fund for Bangladesh to develop childcare in the country.
17 October 2016, 04:54 AM

Brac Bank plans to raise Tk 500cr through bonds

Brac Bank plans to raise Tk 500 crore by issuing subordinated bonds to expand business and consolidate capital base for fulfilling
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM

ADB revises up growth forecast for Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank yesterday estimated Bangladesh's economic growth at 7.1 percent for fiscal 2015-16, which is higher
27 September 2016, 18:00 PM