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The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting, amid ongoing economic uncertainty and inflation concerns. The decision impacts Bangladesh exports through exchange rate effects and US consumer demand.
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Shimanto Bank has opened an ATM booth for the 28 BGB Battalion in Sunamganj, expanding banking access to border security forces in northeastern Bangladesh.
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IFIC Bank has held a conference for its Branch Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers (BAMLCOs) to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing compliance across its network.
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Bangladesh Bank has relaxed expenditure limits, allowing banks to spend more on developing business centres, in a move to modernize banking infrastructure.
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The deadline for listed companies to appoint female directors has been extended, providing additional time for firms to comply with the BSEC gender diversity requirement.
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Bangladesh Bank has extended the deadline for banks to settle disciplinary cases against their staff, providing more time for resolution of pending proceedings.
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NCC Bank has signed a partnership with PKSF (Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation) to expand financing for micro enterprises, supporting grassroots economic development in Bangladesh.
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Corporate income tax revenue in Bangladesh stands at 1.5-1.8% of GDP, around half the level of peer economies, according to OECD. Tax exemptions amounted to 69% of total direct tax collected in FY 2022-23.
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The number of classified loan accounts in Bangladesh's banking sector more than doubled to 45.83 lakh in March 2026, with the most dramatic surge in retail loans. NPL ratio rose to 32.7%, with Bangladesh Bank warning of 'mass retail-level deterioration' and 'widespread financial stress'.
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The Bangladesh government has adopted an investment-led economic strategy aimed at creating jobs, boosting production, and raising revenue without increasing tax rates. Finance and Planning Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir unveiled the model at the Bengal Delta Conference 2026.
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Bangladesh's trade deficit surged nearly 24 percent to $23.98 billion in FY 2025-26 as exports fell and capital machinery imports dropped 10.68%. A record $35.5 billion in remittances cushioned the external sector from severe distress.
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Bangladesh Bank has issued a comprehensive Master Circular for the Export Development Fund (EDF), consolidating multiple previous circulars and adopting SOFR-based pricing to align with global financial standards.