Bangladesh Bank
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
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
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
Why is full central bank autonomy still elusive?
Interim government’s decision to stall BB's autonomy is disheartening.
10 February 2026
Bangladesh Bank plans collateral audits in fraud crackdown
The central bank will no longer rely solely on commercial banks' internal valuations
9 February 2026
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
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
Bangladesh Bank bought nearly $4 billion in FY26 so far
The central bank purchased $55 million from five commercial banks today
29 January 2026
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
Referendum campaign creates unease among some bankers
The referendum concerns the constitutional reform agenda outlined in the “July Charter”
14 January 2026
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
Banks asked to settle inward remittances in a day
Banks must promptly notify customers once an inward remittance message is received
8 January 2026
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
Mohammad Rokonuzzaman now a director of BB
He joined Bangladesh Bank as an assistant director in 2003
5 January 2026
Banks to stay open on Saturday for election payments
Candidates will be able to make payments through bank drafts, pay orders or treasury challans at any branch of scheduled banks across the country
24 December 2025
Provisioning requirement reduced for agri, CMSME loans
BB took the move to encourage banks to expand credit to priority sectors
21 December 2025
Bangladesh Bank tightens rules on incentive bonuses for bankers
The central bank issued a circular in this regard
9 December 2025
300 companies ask BB for Tk 2 lakh crore loan rescheduling
The businesses are seeking repayment periods ranging from five to 15 years
7 December 2025
Bangladesh Bank targets fully digital transactions by July 2027
BB governor says at the signing of a deal with the Gates Foundation’s Mojaloop
24 November 2025
Banking clean-up is long overdue
Authorities must press ahead with the proposed changes to banking law.
19 November 2025