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278 news articles tagged with "Bangladesh Bank"

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 05, 2026

Tk 2.06 Trillion Stuck in 138,686 Cases at 20 Bangladesh State-Run Banks

Tk 2.06 trillion stuck in 138,686 loan-related cases at 20 Bangladesh state-run banks and FIs, with Janata Bank alone accounting for Tk 1.11 trillion across 13,000 cases.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 03, 2026

25% of Pre-Finance Loans to Be Disbursed This Month: BB Governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostaqur Rahman says 25% of Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package will be disbursed in September 2026, with full disbursement by December, targeting agriculture, SMEs and rural borrowers.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 03, 2026

Bangladesh Remittances Hit $35.59 Billion in FY2025-26: Saudi, UK Inflows Surge

Bangladesh receives $35.59 billion in remittances in FY2025-26, up $5.26 billion from $30.33 billion in FY25, as Saudi Arabia rises to $5.85b and UK to $5.07b, while US remittances fall 35.9% to $3.03b.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 03, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Widens Access to Finance Against OBU Foreign Currency Deposits

BB expands scope of foreign currency deposit collateral from OBU accounts, allowing balances to be used for broader range of local currency loans including consumer finance for resident persons and non-resident Bangladeshis.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 03, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Eases Foreign Remittance Rules for Hi-Tech Park Enterprises

Bangladesh Bank allows Hi-Tech Park industrial enterprises to make royalty, technical know-how and technical assistance fee payments from taka accounts without prior BB or BHTPA approval.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 03, 2026

Bangladesh Defaulters Repeatedly Get Concessions But Funds Never Return to Banks

Analysis shows 38.42% of rescheduled loans became non-performing again by 2024, as BB expanded concessions five times in less than a year, raising moral hazard concerns about repeated blanket rescheduling.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 02, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Launches Tk 500 Crore UDYOG Scheme for Young Entrepreneurs

Bangladesh Bank introduces UDYOG financing programme for young entrepreneurs at upazila level, combining bank loans with CSR-funded conditional grants of up to Tk 20 lakh per entrepreneur.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 02, 2026

18,000 Customers Seek to Withdraw Tk 1,300 Crore From Sammilito Islami Bank on Day One

Sammilito Islami Bank receives 18,000 withdrawal applications for Tk 1,300 crore on first day, with MD Md Abedur Rahman Sikder saying only 0.21% of 84 lakh customers applied, indicating continued confidence in the bank.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 02, 2026

Bangladesh NPLs Cross Tk 6 Lakh Crore in June Despite Rescheduling Efforts

Non-performing loans rise by Tk 18,000 crore in 3 months to June 2026, pushing default loan ratio to 32.79%, as private sector credit growth hits historic low of 4.47% amid gas crisis and Iran war fallout.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 31, 2026

Government Seeking Strategic Partner in Muslim Countries for Sammilito Islami Bank

Government approaches Qatar to become strategic partner of Sammilito Islami Bank, with PM Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir confirming discussions during recent Qatar visit, as bank prepares to return principal deposits from Sept 7.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 31, 2026

BFIU Forms Steering Committee to Prevent Trade-Based Money Laundering

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit decides to form inter-agency steering committee with 15 scheduled banks and government agencies to strengthen efforts against trade-based money laundering, with BFIU expecting improved TBML risk identification.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 31, 2026

Bangladesh Government Bank Borrowing Exceeds FY26 Target by Over Tk 47,500 Crore

Government net borrowing from banking system reached Tk 165,538 crore in FY26, exceeding revised Tk 118,000 crore target by Tk 47,538 crore, as foreign financing fell 20% YoY and NBR missed revenue target by Tk 88,000 crore.

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