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Bangladesh Bank REER index rises to 103.93 in July 2026, up 1.28 points, indicating real taka strength against 17 trading partner currencies despite nominal Tk 123.98/USD rate, prompting exporter calls for currency devaluation.
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Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC board approves raising authorised capital from Tk 1,500 crore to Tk 3,500 crore, with EGM scheduled for 15 October 2026, as H1 2026 profit jumps 318% to Tk 441.96 crore on investment income.
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Mutual Trust Bank PLC board approves Tk 500 crore Tier-II capital raising through 7-year Shariah-compliant or conventional subordinated bond, subject to regulatory approval, as Q2 2026 profit declines 42% YoY on higher interest expense.
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Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, formed by merging five troubled shariah-based lenders, has filed nearly 10,000 lawsuits to recover defaulted loans, with a forensic audit nearing completion to identify those responsible for irregularities under previous management.
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The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has acknowledged a factual error in its factory closure data, issuing a correction after the statistics drew significant attention.
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Meghna Bank has received BSEC approval to raise Tk 400 crore through a 7-year subordinated bond, strengthening its Tier-II capital base under Basel III framework.
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Bangladesh's FY26 import bill rose 10% to $75.20 billion, driven by 107% surge in petroleum costs and 42% rise in fertiliser payments due to Iran war — not by investment demand.
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Dhaka Stock Exchange turnover plunged 58.13% from Tk 1,211 crore to Tk 507 crore in 15 trading sessions as weak liquidity, gas crisis, and investor uncertainty grip the market.
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Bangladesh economy showed signs of stabilisation during April-June FY26 with GDP growth at 4.14%, but inflation above 9% and weak export performance remain challenges, MCCI reports.
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Bangladesh Bank has granted special permission to SS Power-1 Limited, owned by S Alam Group, to open LCs via Rupali Bank with 100% cash margin, despite the company being a loan defaulter exceeding Tk 2.25 trillion.
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Bangladesh Bank has announced that depositors of Sammilito Islami Bank can withdraw principal amounts from September 1, 2026, with the governor assuring no profit haircut.
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World Bank expected to finalise additional $350M IDA guarantee in October, doubling to $700M. Petrobangla to mobilise $2.1B commercial financing. SBLCs by November. 8 banks including Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered.