Dhaka February 4, 2026, 10:47 am
All other instructions of earlier circular and its subsequent modifications will remain unchanged
Calls for fair valuation, transparency
The resignation came three days after the interim government’s advisory council approved merging Social Islami Bank, First Security Islami Bank, Global Islami Bank, Union Bank, and EXIM Bank into a new state-run Islamic lende
The soft loan comes with a 2 percent annual interest rate, a five-year grace period, and 25 years for repayment
The government says the previous law had no guarantee for financial institutions' deposits, but now it includes a protective measure
The newly formed bank will be state-owned initially, with plans for gradual privatisation
A BFIU report triggers investigation into alleged financial irregularities
The “Bangladesh Development Update” report was published online on Tuesday
Young, moderately educated entry-level workers face the highest disruption risk
Final seal comes from advisory council soon
Analysts have noted that the incident has renewed concerns regarding the institution’s IT security management and public trust
This is ADB’s first sustainability-linked loan in the country
The AIIB will provide $50 million while the NDB will give $25 million
The adviser, however, expressed optimism that inflationary pressures will ease in the coming months. By June next year, we expect inflation to come down to around 7 percent
The funds would strengthen power distribution in northwest, expand water supply services in Khulna, improve basic infrastructure for Rohingya refugees
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur made the recommendation at a meeting on banking sector reforms held last week
These five Shariah-based banks have been facing severe financial crisis due to widespread irregularities and corruption during the previous government’s tenure
This new limit is a key benchmark Bangladesh must meet to secure subsequent loan installments
Business leaders welcomed the decision, saying it will ease pressure on exporters struggling with tight margins and volatile demand
The BFIU has been notified as an extra precaution before the banks settled the cheques
