NBR official suspended for leaking ‘state secrets’

The government yesterday suspended an official of the National Board of Revenue on allegations of breaching service discipline by ‘disclosing a highly confidential state document’.
16 July 2025, 18:33 PM

LR Global to be asked to take back investment in bdnews24.com: BSEC

It has to return the fund in 30 days or face a Tk 60 crore fine, the regulator says
16 July 2025, 14:27 PM

BB buys $313m more from 22 banks

Bangladesh Bank purchased another $313 million from 22 commercial banks in an auction yesterday, reacting to the sharp drop in the US dollar rate.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Reverse repo rate cut by 50 basis points

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the standing deposit facility rate, also known as the reverse repo rate, by 50 basis points to 8 percent, with effect from today.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM

First Security Islami Bank removes managing director

In January this year, the MD was sent on forced leave over loan irregularities linked with S Alam Group
15 July 2025, 11:27 AM

Islami Bank chairman, family members’ bank account details sought

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit wants the information by July 15
14 July 2025, 13:24 PM

Islamic banks’ deposit, investment growth slows to 4-year low

Deposit and investment growth in the country’s Islamic banks fell to a four-year low in the first quarter of 2025, apparently driven by rising public concerns over the financial stability and governance practices of the commercial lenders.
5 July 2025, 18:04 PM

Brokers can now use 75% of interest income from clients’ funds

But 25% of the interest income must go to the Investors’ Protection Fund, says a July 3 gazette
5 July 2025, 12:53 PM

BB relaxes lending limit to foreign firms

Local banks can now lend up to 60% of project cost to foreign firms
2 July 2025, 12:11 PM

11 more banks to face asset quality review

Eleven more banks that were hit by irregularities and scams during the Awami League government’s tenure are set to undergo an asset quality review (AQR) by global audit firms.
30 June 2025, 21:13 PM

Remittance flows over $30 billion in FY25

Remittance inflows crossed the $30 billion mark on Saturday, two days before the fiscal year is due to end, making it the highest receipts yet in Bangladesh’s history.
29 June 2025, 18:20 PM

Relax rules on fund BB set aside for capital market: banks

Finance ministry sits with different banks to find ways to boost investment in stock market
24 June 2025, 15:07 PM

Banking reforms, tackling climate change: ADB, WB approve over $1.5b

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $900 million loan to help Bangladesh reform its banking sector and strengthen its resilience to the impacts of climate change.
19 June 2025, 18:17 PM

Committee to be formed to find ways for long-term fund from capital market

BB, finance ministry and BSEC representatives will be included in the committee
19 June 2025, 13:35 PM

Five Islamic banks to merge into one soon

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) will soon start the process to merge five Islamic banks into a single large bank, said Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday.
15 June 2025, 18:02 PM

BRAC Bank to issue Tk 1,000 crore bond

BRAC Bank PLC, one of the leading private commercial banks in the country, has announced that its board has approved the issuance of a Tk 1,000 crore social subordinated bond.
15 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Bad loans hit record Tk 420,335 crore

It rose 131% year-on-year as of March of 2025
15 June 2025, 12:48 PM

Islamic banks’ deposit share continues to shrink

The share of deposits at Islamic banks declined in the January-March quarter of 2025, continuing a recent downward trend.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Janata Bank reports massive Tk 3,066cr loss in 2024

Janata Bank PLC plunged into massive losses in 2024 as its net interest income dropped significantly.
11 June 2025, 18:00 PM

HSBC to close its US business banking unit

HSBC is exiting its business banking portfolio in the United States, as it continued to simplify operations and shift its focus to Asia and Middle East markets.
1 June 2025, 18:00 PM