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The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.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

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

BB bypasses own rules in appointing IFIC Bank adviser

The Bangladesh Bank has bypassed its own rules by approving the appointment of Mohammad Shah Alam Sarwar as the strategic adviser of IFIC Bank PLC.

May 26, 2024
May 26, 2024

Bangladesh Bank officials demand restoration of job benefits

The Bangladesh Bank Officers’ Welfare Council will place their demand to the BB governor

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

Bar non-compliant banks from giving new loans

Citing BB data, he said there were 16 banks where the NPL ratio exceeded 10 percent and 9 banks where the NPL ratio exceeded 20 percent as of June 2023.

May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024

Bangladesh Bank says ‘reserve heist’ report is fake

It was “absolutely fake” news, Bangladesh Bank spokesman Mezbaul Haque said today.

May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024

BB’s major policy shift: What does it mean for you?

All these measures are meant to put the once high-flying economy back on track.

May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024

BB abandons SMART to make bank interest rate fully market-based

The Bangladesh Bank today scrapped the SMART formula in order to make interest rates in the banking system fully market-based

May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024

Sikder family loses grip on National Bank

The Sikder family has apparently lost its grip on National Bank Ltd as Bangladesh Bank has appointed a new board for the country’s first private bank.

May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024

BB dissolves NBL board again

Bangladesh Bank has dissolved the board of directors of National Bank Ltd, just five months after restructuring it.

April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024

Deposits safe in banks being merged: BB

Money deposited by individuals and institutions with banks, which have decided to go for mergers, will remain completely safe and secure, Bangladesh Bank said in a statement yesterday.

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

BB's support helping banks avert pre-Eid liquidity crunch

Although banks in the country normally face a liquidity shortage due to cash withdrawals ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr each year, a majority of them have sufficient funds on hand this time around thanks to continuous liquidity support from Bangladesh Bank.