Bank & Insurance

Depositors can withdraw Tk 2 lakh initially, then Tk 1 lakh every 3 months

Depositors can withdraw Tk 2 lakh initially, then Tk 1 lakh every 3 months

Bangladesh Bank has finalized a draft special scheme to refund Tk2.0 lakh initially, then Tk 1.0 lakh in each three months to the depositors of merged five troubled Shariah Bank.Th...

 Dec. 10
BB allows entrepreneurs to Import Capital Machinery without BIDA’s approval

BB allows entrepreneurs to Import Capital Machinery without BIDA’s approval

Bangladesh Bank now allows capital machinery import in foreign credit without permission from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).Companies can now directly import necessary machinery and equipment using foreign loans with a minimum three-year term, without nee...

 Dec. 10

Bangladesh’s external debt crosses $104bn amid rising interest burden: WB

Bangladesh’s external debt crosses $104bn amid rising interest burden: WB Bangladesh’s external debt rose to USD 104,487 million in 2024, up from USD 101,371 million the previous year, driven by higher interest payments despite a slowdown in fresh ...

Dec. 09

BB undertakes extensive reforms to restore stability in banking sector: Dr Mansur

BB undertakes extensive reforms to restore stability in banking sector: Dr Mansur Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Monday said that the central bank has already undertaken extensive reforms to restore stability in the banking sector, curb infla...

Dec. 08