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The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.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

August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024

BB officers’ council demands full autonomy of Bangladesh Bank

The council also recommended amendment to the Bangladesh Bank Order 1972

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

Won’t let money launderers sleep peacefully: BB governor

International support will be taken to bring them to book, says Ahsan H Mansur

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

BB cuts special liquidity support for nine banks

The Bangladesh Bank reduced the special liquidity support extended to nine lenders, including five Shariah-based banks, despite the absence of a governor.

August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024

Ahsan H Mansur likely to be next Bangladesh Bank governor

He will be the 13th governor of the central bank

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

Freeze accounts of former land minister, his wife: BFIU to banks

Instruction has also been given to find if there is any bank account in the names of other members of the former minister

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

Banks asked to freeze accounts of Arafat, his wife

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit made the call

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

Search committee formed to find deputy governors

Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury, former comptroller and auditor general, will lead the panel

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

BFIU head, BB’s banking advisor, two deputy governors resign

They sent their resignation letters to the Financial Institutions Division secretary and BB governor

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Govt to hire BB governor soon

The government yesterday accepted the resignations of the Bangladesh Bank governor and the chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and decided to fill the position of the governor soon.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Withdrawal of cash from banks capped at Tk 2 lakh

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday ordered commercial banks not to allow cash withdrawal of more than Tk 2 lakh per customer this week because of a lack of security, a senior official of the central bank said.