Borrowers to repay within 30 days; banks may charge service fee

The rules apply to scheduled banks, including digital banks, and finance companies undergoing immediate corrective measures or the resolution process

A Bangladesh Bank policy panel has concluded that keeping monetary policy this tight is starting to do more harm to Bangladesh’s economic recovery than good for controlling prices, a shift in thinking that led the central bank to cut its policy rate for the first time in six years recently.

The Bangladeshi taka remained one of the most stable currencies in South Asia and neighbouring economies over the past year, depreciating by just 0.59 percent against the US dollar between March 2025 and March 2026, according to the Bangladesh Bank quarterly report.

The central bank's latest data showed that only Cambodia performed slightly better, with its currency weakening by 0.44 percent during the period

Bangladesh Bank released quarterly review report on sustainable finance

The following is a recap of those major stories as covered by Star Business

Bangladesh Bank yesterday cut its key policy interest rate by 50 basis points to 9.5 percent after keeping it unchanged for nearly two years, marking its first monetary easing in six years.

The revised rate will take effect from August 2, 2026, according to a press statement.

Banks must verify whether an applicant has any pending writ petition or other lawsuit against the government, Bangladesh Bank, or the bank concerned before extending any incentive package or policy support announced by the government or the central bank

The amount rose by 80 percent to Tk 182,419 crore by the end of 2025

Bangladesh Bank introduces comprehensive guidelines

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the deadline for banks to settle disciplinary cases against their officials and employees, bringing the rule in line with the Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015.

The court also asked the government to show cause why it should not be directed to formulate a separate law governing mobile financial services

Inward remittances of up to $20,000 can be credited without formal declaration requirements

The suspension order came into effect immediately

The banks should ensure their internal management efficiency instead of imposing predatory practices on ordinary people.

Successful implementation of these measures will require close coordination among the Ministry of Finance, the judiciary, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and other relevant institutions

Customers question higher withdrawal charges as businesses fear rising costs

The central bank has allowed financially sound non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to accept deposits above the Tk 50 lakh limit set by law for individual depositors.