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Blended finance has been a key driver of sustainable exits from extreme poverty, according to findings of a development project that helped improve the living standards of 215,000 extremely poor households in Bangladesh.
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The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved a Tk 1,276 crore World Bank-funded project to strengthen banking sector supervision, improve financial-sector safety nets, upgrade Bangladesh Bank technology and reform state-owned banks amid 33% non-performing loans.
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City Group, a major player in Bangladesh's food and commodity supply chain, faces the risk of loan classification as 36 lenders remain divided over its proposal to reschedule loans for 12 years while providing an additional Tk 6,000 crore in working capital.
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Bangladesh's government borrowed Tk 16,601 crore from scheduled banks in the first two months of FY27, compared with just Tk 463 crore in the same period last year, as weak revenue collection and higher spending drove financing needs.
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Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh stayed below 5% for six consecutive months, reaching 4.75% in August 2026 according to Bangladesh Bank data, as weak demand, high interest rates and an energy crisis continue to depress borrowing activity.
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Brent crude futures for November rose to $105.47 a barrel, with the contract headed for monthly gains of around 17%, as Middle East supply concerns persist despite higher Gulf export volumes.
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Bangladesh Bank will unveil its first-ever quarterly Monetary Policy Statement for October-December 2026 at a 3pm press conference, replacing the six-month cycle. The shift follows IMF recommendations and parliamentary pressure for more responsive monetary policy.
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Dhaka Bank PLC has collaborated with Mastercard to introduce a dual-currency payment solution, titled the Dhaka Bank-Mastercard SME Business Credit Card, for small and medium enterprise owners in Bangladesh.
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IFIC Bank PLC has awarded research grants and scholarships to 80 students of the University of Dhaka under the IFIC Bank Trust Fund, with grants going to 50 students and scholarships to 30 students from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic sessions.
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Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has signed two participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank to facilitate financing for the establishment of green industries and information technology sector development under the central bank's refinance schemes.
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Mutual Trust Bank PLC has signed an MoU with Continental Hospital PLC to establish the hospital as a healthcare partner for MTB Privilege Customers, providing complimentary health check-ups through vouchers.
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Bangladesh stocks fell for the fourth consecutive session on 29 September 2026 as investors remained cautious ahead of earnings declarations by June-closing companies. The DSEX shed 71 points over four sessions since 24 September.