Bangladesh Bank

BB approves foreign study fee payments

It, however, directed banks to ensure that examination centres are duly authorised by relevant authorities abroad.

Govt mulling out-of-court settlements

The government is considering out-of-court settlements as an option to recover laundered money from abroad, as the formal legal process is often time-consuming.

ICB Islamic Bank’s board dissolved

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday dissolved the board of directors of ICB Islamic Bank considering the interests of depositors, according to an official letter.

Islamic banks may be merged to create two large banks: BB governor

Bangladesh’s Islamic banking sector would be completely restructured, he said.

BB gives two Islamic banks Tk 2,500cr more in emergency support

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday extended an additional Tk 2,500 crore in emergency liquidity support to Social Islami Bank and First Security Islami Bank without any security to help them address financial crises.

BB reconstitutes board of three private banks

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today reconstituted the board of directors of three private commercial banks. 

No new notes this Eid

The Bangladesh Bank has suspended the exchange of fresh notes for the public ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

BB relaxes loan exit policy for troubled businesses

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today relaxed the down payment requirements for exit facilities on defaulted loans of closed or loss-incurring companies.

BB reduces cash reserve requirement for banks

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reduced the daily cash reserve requirement (CRR) for banks to enable them to manage liquidity more easily.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

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.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

BB may hike policy rate again to curb inflation

The Bangladesh Bank may increase the policy rate for both local and foreign currencies in a bid to reduce inflation and increase international reserves.

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