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BB’s Udyog programme receives 18,444 applications from eight districts

Applications to open in remaining 56 districts from 1 November

BB’s Udyog programme receives 18,444 applications from eight districts

Applications to open in remaining 56 districts from 1 November

BB sets different rules for banks, finance companies to recover default loans

Bangladesh Bank issued the two separate circulars under the relevant provisions of the Bank Company

Foreign banks’ profits fall despite strong capital in H1

Experts cite macroeconomic challenges, structural weaknesses

National Bank gets Tk7,000cr from Sonali Bank on BB guarantee

The loan has been provided for a three-month period on 100% guarantee ensured by the central bank

Sonali Bank board welcomes new DMDs

Chairman of Sonali Bank Muhammed Mahbubur Rahman, Managing Director Md Shawkat Ali Khan and other directors welcomed the two new DMDs

Tk60,000cr needed annually to restructure banking sector: BB Governor

StanChart confirms plan to sell retail banking business

Standard Chartered weighs Bangladesh retail banking exit

Businesses seek faster disbursement of incentive loans

How Cyber incident involving Russian vendor disrupts Bangladesh’s digital payment services

BB orders swift restoration of Q-Cash-linked services amid customer woes

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has ordered the swift restoration of card-related services and other banking features

System upgrades at multiple banks

Customers suffer as services suspended

Same job, different pay at Sammilito Islami Bank

A major pay disparity persists at Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, with employees in the same post and grade and performing

05 Oct 2026

BB issues consolidated circular on outward remittances

Move aims to bring forex regulations in one place

01 Oct 2026

Weak credit, high NPLs cloud BB’s rate hold

BB estimated real GDP growth at 4.14% in FY26, with third-quarter growth at just 2.2%. Industrial production contracted by 0.28% over the period.

01 Oct 2026

ONE Bank gets approval to issue Tk400cr subordinated bond

ONE Bank PLC has received regulatory approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) to issue a Tk400 crore

30 Sep 2026

Own money, tough conditions

Sammilito Islami Bank depositors seeking full principal asked to waive profit and future legal claims

29 Sep 2026

BB gives initial approval to five digital banks

Bangladesh Bank has given initial approval to five proposed digital banks, paving the way for the issuance of Letters of

24 Sep 2026

BB allows wage remittances via exchange houses to forex accounts

The Bangladesh Bank has allowed foreign currency remittances received through overseas exchange houses and International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to