Bangladesh Bank

ACC team to open lockers of 300 Bangladesh Bank officials 

The eight-member team, led by ACC Director Sayemuzzaman, reached the central bank around 12:30 pm today to conduct the search.  
9 February 2025, 08:27 AM

Why consolidation is crucial for Bangladesh’s banking future

The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio in India stands at around 3 percent, while in Bangladesh, it has skyrocketed to a staggering 13 percent.
9 February 2025, 07:00 AM

Arif Hossain Khan, new spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank

Mohammad Shahriar Siddiqui and Saida Khanam will continue to serve as assistant spokespersons
5 February 2025, 13:30 PM

300 lockers of BB officials to be opened

A Dhaka court yesterday granted permission to the Anti-Corruption Commission to open lockers of over 300 incumbent and former officials of Bangladesh Bank.
4 February 2025, 18:05 PM
26 January 2025, 14:08 PM

Six banks send MDs on leave

Six crisis-hit banks are sending their managing directors (MDs) on three-month leave as the central bank commissions forensic audits into the lenders.
5 January 2025, 18:00 PM

BB waiting for law to sue Nagad

The Bangladesh Bank is waiting for the interim government to bring a Payment and Settlement System Act, 2024 into effect, as it intends to take legal action against mobile financial service (MFS) provider Nagad Ltd over alleged irregularities.
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Local banks can review health via global consulting firms

The international consulting firm will suggest appropriate remedial measures necessary in public interest
22 December 2024, 15:53 PM

Explanations sought from 13 banks for higher dollar rate

BB issued letters on Dec 19 and the deadline for explanation ends today
22 December 2024, 13:43 PM

Govt aims to bring down inflation to 4-5%

The government plans to bring down inflation to 4-5 percent, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur said yesterday.
4 December 2024, 20:00 PM

BB reverts to bank bailout despite inflation worries

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has backtracked on its decision to refrain from injecting fresh funds into crisis-hit banks in its efforts to curb persistent inflation.
28 November 2024, 18:00 PM

BB officials demonstrate seeking removal of two deputy governors

They sought removal of Nurun Nahar and Habibur Rahman
24 November 2024, 15:08 PM

BB’s leniency to blame for ailing banking sector

Banking rules and regulations stipulate a single borrower exposure limit but the banking regulator itself disregarded the rule routinely in the last 16 years.
23 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s credit system needs to change

The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.
21 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Balancing inflation control and banking stability

Traditional contractionary policies may not be suitable for Bangladesh’s unique economic structure.
19 November 2024, 05:00 AM

Up to Tk 50 fee imposed on online tax payments

The fee will be Tk 20 for payments of up to Tk 25,000 and Tk 50 for up to Tk 50,000
13 November 2024, 12:17 PM

How to choose a good bank

A good bank ensures quality of loans (assets) by selecting the right borrowers, sanctioning loans to various sectors in different sizes, and keeping collateral.
9 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Don’t withdraw money from banks unless necessary: BB spokesperson

Deposited money is safe in banks, Husnay Ara Shikha says
6 November 2024, 14:45 PM

BB to lift LC restrictions on crisis-hit banks

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has decided in principle to withdraw the restrictions on opening letters of credit (LCs) by six crisis-hit banks, according to officials.
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Unlock export funds tied up in four banks

Any barrier to exporters’ operations should be removed
1 November 2024, 16:00 PM