Tag: Banking Sector Reform

148 news articles tagged with "Banking Sector Reform"

Agriculture & Food ★ Editor's Pick Sep 11, 2026

Patuakhali's Seaweed Potential Could Unlock Coastal Blue Economy

Researchers say expanding seaweed cultivation in Patuakhali's Kuakata coast could create employment, generate value-added products and contribute to climate change mitigation.

Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 10, 2026

Bangladesh Telcos Bet on AI Subscriptions: Robi, Grameenphone, Banglalink Launch AI Services

Robi, Grameenphone and Banglalink have launched AI subscription services, opening a new revenue stream for Bangladesh's telecom operators beyond traditional voice and data.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 21, 2026

Inflation Relapse Feared As Fuel Price Hike Sends Cost Shockwaves Across Bangladesh

Bangladesh's fuel price hike has sent shockwaves through the economy, with economists fearing a severe inflation relapse as cost spikes spread across transport, food and production sectors.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 21, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Allows Offshore Banking Units To Trade Forex More Freely

Bangladesh Bank has granted offshore banking units greater freedom to trade foreign currencies, enabling cross-currency swaps and direct forex transactions to improve liquidity management.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 21, 2026

Bangladesh ADP Implementation Falls To Record Low Of 18.5% In First Two Months FY27

Bangladesh's ADP implementation rate fell to a record low of 18.5% in July-August FY27, with only Tk 5,710 crore spent from the Tk 3,08,925 crore annual allocation.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 21, 2026

Fuel Prices Raised To Prevent Smuggling To Neighbouring Country: State Minister

State Minister Amit says fuel prices were raised to prevent smuggling to neighbouring countries, with BPC losses projected at Tk 50,000 crore without adjustment and social safety net programmes at risk.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 21, 2026

Oil Hits Over 1-Week Low On Hopes Of Boost To Diplomacy In Iran War

Oil prices hit over 1-week low with Brent at $101.71 as hopes of US-Iran diplomacy emerge at UNGA, while Saudi exports recover through Hormuz despite East-West pipeline shutdown.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 21, 2026

Standard Chartered Bangladesh Plans To Close Retail Banking, Sell Portfolio

Standard Chartered Bangladesh is preparing to sell its retail banking portfolio through competitive bidding, as part of global strategy to focus on corporate and wealth management clients.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 20, 2026

How Does Fed Rate Hike Threaten Bangladesh's Domestic Firms?

The Fed rate hike threatens Bangladeshi firms with floating-rate dollar debt through higher interest costs and taka depreciation, though export-oriented companies have a natural hedge through dollar revenue.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 20, 2026

Bangladesh Hikes Fuel Prices By Tk 20 Per Litre: Diesel To Tk 135, Octane To Tk 165

Bangladesh has hiked fuel prices by Tk 20 per litre across all four petroleum products, with diesel rising to Tk 135 and octane to Tk 165, as BPC losses reached Tk 22,876 crore amid Middle East war.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions ★ Editor's Pick Sep 20, 2026

Shared Initiative On SDGs And Bangladesh At UNGA: Leadership From Difficulty

Bangladesh PM admits the country is lagging on SDGs at UNGA, with Bangladesh ranking 110th globally and needing $421 billion in additional financing. Columnist argues this vulnerability can be a leadership asset.

Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 19, 2026

Bangladesh Govt To Issue Digital Bank Licences Soon: Finance Minister

Bangladesh's government is considering issuing digital bank licences soon, as Finance Minister Amir Khosru says digital banking is key to financial inclusion for underserved groups.

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