Banking Sector
BB Governor acknowledges failures, achievements in financial sector
The central bank governor made this remark while inaugurating the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) in the city.
29 December 2024, 08:59 AM
No banks will be closed
“Depositors kept their hard-earned money in banks so efforts will continue in order to ensure that deposits are unaffected,” he added.
20 November 2024, 06:18 AM
No bank closures despite financial struggles: Salehuddin
The adviser made these remarks today during a press conference at the Secretariat in Dhaka
19 November 2024, 07:13 AM
We need to protect depositors from bank boardroom misuse
Having a well-balanced and accountable board is paramount, especially as a bank holds and manages the funds of depositors.
30 October 2024, 07:15 AM
Key reforms needed to salvage the banking sector
The banking industry as a business is inherently risky.
14 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector
It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.
19 August 2024, 13:00 PM
Bangladeshi turmoil risks weaker banks and slower financial reforms, S&P says
The agency said the banking industry's weaknesses, including a lack of liquidity, thin capital buffers and ailing asset quality, have been exacerbated while the departure of senior central bank officials could delay ongoing structural reforms.
14 August 2024, 08:22 AM
Steps to be taken to bring back laundered money: finance adviser
Banking rules were made, but none enforced or followed those, he says
10 August 2024, 11:15 AM
Politically-motivated lending must stop
Despite repeated warnings, no effective measures have been taken to rectify the poor governance.
31 July 2024, 05:00 AM
Highest data anomalies taking place in banking sector: Ahsan H Mansur
The executive director of PRI Bangladesh says at ERF event
13 July 2024, 09:41 AM
Govt’s overreliance on banking sector will create disorder in financial sector
The government’s overdependence on the banking sector to finance its budget deficit will affect the financial sector as well as hurt private sector investment and employment generation, according to experts.
11 June 2024, 17:57 PM
What’s in the new budget?
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
6 June 2024, 19:00 PM
Nine banks were in BB ‘red zone’
Nine banks, including four state-run ones, were in the “red zone”, meaning their financial health was fragile,
10 March 2024, 11:41 AM
Climate funds perpetually stuck in a scam-ridden bank
How long till Farmers Bank pays back what’s due?
22 September 2023, 11:28 AM
Take action against big loan defaulters
Appellate Division’s observation on defaulted loans is right on the mark
2 August 2023, 05:00 AM
Will it do more harm than good?
It seems there exists a nexus among the policymakers, bank directors, and defaulters which facilitates the process of swindling depositors’ money.
10 July 2023, 17:00 PM
Monetary policy has been set free... but not really
While the government’s latest monetary policy for the first half of fiscal year 2023-24 shows an attempt to be rational for the market, it lacks vigour to solve inflation and the dollar crisis.
21 June 2023, 14:00 PM
Bangladesh's bumpy digital finance voyage
In the ever-evolving realm of global finance, the transition towards cashless societies has emerged as a transformative force, unlocking a myriad of benefits for nations embracing digital currencies.
14 June 2023, 16:00 PM
Banking sector needs comprehensive reforms: ADB
Bangladesh’s banking sector now requires comprehensive reforms for the financial sector to become strong enough to augment a transition to an upper middle-income country by 2031, said Edimon Ginting, country director of Asian Development Bank (ADB), yesterday.
30 January 2023, 02:10 AM
Bangladesh Bank looked away as tycoons borrowed at will from 2 banks
On edge -- is what best describes the sensation surrounding the banking sector. But the Bangladesh Bank higher-ups were warned as early as October 2021 that such a situation might transpire. Yet, no definitive action was taken then.
18 December 2022, 01:00 AM