BB raises age limit for NBFI jobs
The Bangladesh Bank has set the maximum age limit for entering jobs at the non-bank financial institutions to 32.
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BB asks banks not to buy dollars over Tk 123 each
The Bangladesh Bank has requested certain banks not to purchase dollars above Tk 123, amid growing criticism of its poor oversight, which has driven the greenback鈥檚 price to an alarming Tk 128 against the taka.
ACC approves cases against ex-Bangladesh Bank official SK Shur Chowdhury, family
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Monday approved filing three case against former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank SK Sur Chowdhury, his wife Suparna Sur Choudhury and daughter Nandita Sur Choudhury for not submitting wealth statements to the commission...
Dollar price hike: 13 banks asked to explain
The Bangladesh Bank on Sunday sought explanations from 13 commercial banks regarding a sudden surge in dollar prices on the market.
BB to hire foreign firm for assessing troubled banks, WB, IMF to select audit firm
The Bangladesh Bank on Sunday decided to appoint an international consulting firm to conduct a detailed assessment of the crisis-hit banks in order to identify core issues causing problems and to undertake reforms.
Information center for financial, social data in the offing: Salehuddin
Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has announced that the interim government is working to establish a centralised information hub for financial and social data, aiming to enable investors to access all necessary information with a single click....
Islamic banks鈥� deposits go down by Tk 11,781cr
Deposits at Shariah-based banks in Bangladesh dropped by Tk 11,781 crore, leading to a negative liquidity position of around Tk 2,000 crore in September, as public confidence plummeted following widespread loan scandals and irregularities...
NBL鈥檚 services to remain suspended from Dec 31 to Jan 4
National Bank Limited has received approval to temporarily suspend all banking services to facilitate a seamless migration to a new core banking software system...
Dollar rate may jump as BB plans more market-driven policy
The exchange rate of the US dollar in Bangladesh is likely to rise further as the Bangladesh Bank moves towards a more market-driven foreign exchange policy, a condition set by the International Monetary Fund...
All int鈥檒 trade payments to be cleared in a month: Mansur
All overdue payments relating to Letters of Credit will be cleared within one month, said Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur...
BTMA demands payments of bills against back-to-back LCs
The country鈥檚 primary textile millers on Tuesday demanded intervention from the Bangladesh Bank to realise their matured bills from commercial banks against the supply of yarn and fabric to the readymade garment industries through back-to-back letters of credit...
Banks鈥� green financing goes down in July-Sept
Green financing by banks and non-bank financial institutions declined in the July-September quarter amid a severe liquidity crisis and a challenging business environment after the political shift...
ICB gets Tk聽3,000cr loan to stabilise capital market
The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh has received a loan of Tk聽3,000 crore from the Bangladesh Bank to help stabilise the capital market...
Nagad being developed for future
The administrator appointed by the Bangladesh Bank and his team are working to make Nagad, mobile financial service of the Bangladesh Postal Department, suitable for the future of Bangladesh, said a press release...
Bangladesh Bank drafting separate rules for Islamic banking
Bangladesh Bank is drafting separate rules to regulate the Islamic banking system in the country, a move that has stirred mixed reactions among bankers and analysts...
BB raises age limit for bank job seekers
Bangladesh Bank has announced a new age limit for entry-level positions in banks, aligning it with the government鈥檚 updated age limit for public sector jobs...
Beximco鈥檚 loans reach Tk 50,098cr, BB tells HC聽
The Credit Information Bureau reported that as of November 30, 2024, the total outstanding loans and liabilities of Beximco Group companies amounted to Tk聽50,098.3 crore, the Bangladesh Bank said in an...
Central bank chief suggests regulatory framework for cross-border data flow
Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur on Sunday said that if there was no regulatory framework for cross-border data flow, data would be traded illegally...
Deposits, loans in NBFIs decline
The amount of deposits in the country鈥檚 non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) dropped by Tk聽68 crore in the July-September period due to a lack of customer trust and confidence in the sector...
18 banks at risk due to potential loan defaults by top borrowers: BB
A Bangladesh Bank report has revealed that the financial stability of 18 banks is at risk due to potential loan defaults by their top three borrowers.
Bank deposits bounce back in Oct after depressing trend
The amount of deposits in the country鈥檚 banks increased by about Tk聽14,208 crore in October, reflecting a gradual recovery of depositor confidence...
Concerns raised over interviewees for post of BFIU head
Bangladesh Bank has called ten individuals for interviews to appoint the next head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit. The interviews are scheduled for December 11 and 12...
Exporters to get incentive for shoe, bag made of synthetic-fabric mix under bond facility
Exporters will enjoy cash incentive for shoes and bags made of a mixture of synthetic materials and fabrics under the bond and duty drawback facilities, said the Bangladesh Bank...
BB starts printing new notes with graffiti of July uprising
Bangladesh Bank is printing new notes changing the existing design with the inclusion of features of July uprising...
Bangladesh鈥檚 outward FDI $81m in FY24, 39pc went to India: BB
India received about 39 per cent of the total outward foreign direct investments by Bangladeshi firms in the 2023-24 financial year...
BB relaxes loan classification, provisioning rules for CMSMEs
The Bangladesh Bank has relaxed the rules of loan classification and provisioning for the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises sector to create more employment opportunities through increasing investment...
Trade deficit narrows to $6.63b in July-Oct
The country鈥檚 trade deficit narrowed slightly in the July-October period of the 2024-25 financial year compared with that in the same period of FY24...
BB okays Tk 3,000cr loan at 4pc interest for ICB
The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh has received approval from the Bangladesh Bank for a Tk 3,000 crore-loan at a reduced interest rate of 4 per cent, down from the initial 10 per cent...
IMF concerned over high inflation in Bangladesh
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday expressed deep concerns to the Bangladesh Bank over the persistently high inflation in the country...
Remittance rises by 26pc in July-Nov
Remittance inflow to Bangladesh has maintained a record-breaking trend, staying above $2 billion for the fourth consecutive month in November, according to Bangladesh Bank data...
