Bangladesh Bank
A break from global norms at Bangladesh Bank
A review of 18 countries shows most central bank governors are career economists or regulators
27 February 2026, 15:50 PM
Out with the reformist governor, in with the businessman
A hasty exit for the central bank governor raises questions about its independence under the new govt
25 February 2026, 21:28 PM
Abrupt ouster of Mansur as governor draws sharp criticism
Analysts caution that the move sends troubling signals about institutional stability
25 February 2026, 21:06 PM
Who is the new governor of Bangladesh Bank?
The garment entrepreneur by profession will hold the post for the next four years
25 February 2026, 20:37 PM
Adviser to BB governor ‘forced out’ of central bank
The incident occurred around 3pm, when a group of central bank officials gathered and escorted him out of the building
25 February 2026, 16:40 PM
Md Mostaqur Rahman new Bangladesh Bank governor
The government cancelled the remaining term of Ahsan H Mansur, the outgoing governor
25 February 2026, 16:04 PM
Govt appoints new BB governor after ousting Ahsan Mansur amid turmoil
The protesting officials held a rally under the banner of the Bangladesh Bank Officers’ Welfare Council
25 February 2026, 15:06 PM
Three BB officials transferred for holding unauthorised press conference
A day ago, they were served show-cause notices by the central bank
24 February 2026, 17:18 PM
BB trims executive director posts despite discontent
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has begun reducing the number of executive director posts -- a senior management position that often leads to top-level contractual government appointments -- in phases, causing dissatisfaction among officials.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM
BB eases down payment rules for struggling borrowers
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to facilitate the business recovery of struggling borrowers by easing down payment requirements and extending implementation deadlines under its policy support schemes.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM
BB defers primary nod for digital bank licences
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today reviewed the progress of its digital bank licensing initiative but did not grant primary approval to any applicants, following protests from a group of BB officials.
16 February 2026, 21:57 PM
Why is full central bank autonomy still elusive?
Interim government’s decision to stall BB's autonomy is disheartening.
10 February 2026, 19:30 PM
Bangladesh Bank plans collateral audits in fraud crackdown
The central bank will no longer rely solely on commercial banks' internal valuations
9 February 2026, 17:55 PM
BB purchased $4.15 billion in FY26 so far
For the first time in February, the central bank bought $218.50 million from 16 commercial banks today
2 February 2026, 19:57 PM
BB autonomy deadlocked as interim govt nears end
Authorities tell IMF new govt will take key decisions as an economist says issue is about control, not policy substance
1 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh Bank bought nearly $4 billion in FY26 so far
The central bank purchased $55 million from five commercial banks today
29 January 2026, 20:11 PM
Financial inclusion in rural areas improves: BB
A recently published Bangladesh Bank (BB) report shows a significant rise in financial inclusion of the rural population, especially women, in several sectors, including agent banking, deposit, CMSME, and cooperatives.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Referendum campaign creates unease among some bankers
The referendum concerns the constitutional reform agenda outlined in the “July Charter”
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
BB aims to cut bad loans to 25% by March
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has set a target to reduce non-performing loans (NPLs) to 25 percent from the current 36 percent by March, according to senior bankers.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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