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📊 Economy & Finance
⚡ Breaking ERD data shows Bangladesh received $180.18 million in foreign loans in July 2026 but repaid $453.23 million - 2.5 times disbursements - as mega project grace periods expire, with commitments down 83% YoY.
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Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC declares 190% dividend (180% cash + 10% stock) for FY26 with EPS rising to Tk 33.75, as finance costs fall from 6.33% to 2.45% of sales, driving 8.5% profit growth.
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⚡ Breaking Currency outside Bangladesh banking system rises to Tk 3.36 trillion in June 2026, up 13.5% YoY, as depositor confidence remains fragile with additional Tk 400 billion held outside formal banking channel.
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⚡ Breaking Petrobangla confirms 8 LNG cargoes for September 2026 with regasification expected to reach 750 mmcfd, up from August's low of 190 mmcfd, as both FSRUs return to full operation after Excelerate Energy fire incident.
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Bangladesh Bank data shows full-fledged Islamic banks lost Tk 17,000 crore in deposits in June 2026 (-1.07% YoY), while conventional banks' Islamic windows doubled to Tk 78,000 crore as depositors shift to safer Shariah-compliant alternatives.
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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.
📊 Economy & Finance
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.
📊 Economy & Finance
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.
📊 Economy & Finance
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.