Bangladesh Bank

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.

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.

BB officials demonstrate seeking removal of two deputy governors

They sought removal of Nurun Nahar and Habibur Rahman

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.

Bangladesh’s credit system needs to change

The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.

Opinion / Balancing inflation control and banking stability

Traditional contractionary policies may not be suitable for Bangladesh’s unique economic structure.

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

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.

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

Deposited money is safe in banks, Husnay Ara Shikha says

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

Unlock export funds tied up in four banks

Any barrier to exporters’ operations should be removed

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

BB reduces repo auctions to one day a week

The new measure will be effective from November 1 this year

October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024

What Bangladesh can do to get back laundered wealth

Following the fall of the Awami League government, efforts are underway to explore ways to bring back the stolen wealth.

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

BB to hike policy rate twice within next month

Interest rate will also be increased, says Bangladesh Bank governor

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Salman loses grip on IFIC Bank

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday constituted a new board of directors at IFIC Bank after dissolving the previous board, effectively bringing an end to Salman F Rahman’s grip on the private commercial bank.

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

BB hikes cash withdrawal limit to Tk 5 lakh

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has increased the cash withdrawal limit from banks to Tk 5 lakh per account this week, up from Tk 4 lakh per account the previous week

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

Nazrul Islam Mazumder removed from Exim Bank board

BB forms new five-member board for Exim, keeping three shareholder directors unchanged

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

Do not buy S Alam's assets: BB governor

The S Alam Group is trying to sell properties that are not mortgaged to banks

August 27, 2024
August 27, 2024

Could lower policy rate if inflation is reduced: BB governor

Ahsan H Mansur says in a meeting with a delegation of the Dhaka Chamber

August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024

Banks asked to freeze accounts of Exim Bank chairman, wife 

The anti-money laundering agency instructed the lenders to keep the accounts frozen for the next 30 days