Policy rate
What lower global interest rates mean for a reforming Bangladesh
Capital can quickly exit the market, putting pressure on Bangladesh’s foreign reserves and currency stability.
BB hikes policy rate to tame inflation
Three months ago, the policy rate was hiked for the last time by 50 basis points to 8.5%
Policy rate hiked to 7.25%
The 75 basis-point rise in policy rate will be effective from Oct 5
BB to pursue “accommodative policy stance” in January-June
Bangladesh Bank today said it would pursue a cautiously accommodative policy stance in the second half of the current fiscal year to contain inflationary and exchange rate pressures.
Bangladesh Bank relaxes lending rate cap for consumer loans
Bangladesh Bank today relaxed the lending rate cap for consumer loans, allowing banks to hike it up to 3 percentage points from the current level.
Loans to become costly as policy rates hiked by 25 basis points
Bangladesh Bank today hiked its key interest rate or policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.75 per cent with a view to containing the inflationary pressure.
What lower global interest rates mean for a reforming Bangladesh
Capital can quickly exit the market, putting pressure on Bangladesh’s foreign reserves and currency stability.
BB hikes policy rate to tame inflation
Three months ago, the policy rate was hiked for the last time by 50 basis points to 8.5%
Policy rate hiked to 7.25%
The 75 basis-point rise in policy rate will be effective from Oct 5
BB to pursue “accommodative policy stance” in January-June
Bangladesh Bank today said it would pursue a cautiously accommodative policy stance in the second half of the current fiscal year to contain inflationary and exchange rate pressures.
Bangladesh Bank relaxes lending rate cap for consumer loans
Bangladesh Bank today relaxed the lending rate cap for consumer loans, allowing banks to hike it up to 3 percentage points from the current level.
Loans to become costly as policy rates hiked by 25 basis points
Bangladesh Bank today hiked its key interest rate or policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.75 per cent with a view to containing the inflationary pressure.