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278 news articles tagged with "Bangladesh Bank"

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 24, 2026

Longer Road to Recovery: 19 Economic Indicators Worsen in Bangladesh, Says CPD

CPD: 19 of 31 economic indicators deteriorated in BNP govt first 6 months. 95 factories closed, 61,881 jobs lost. Recovery will be prolonged. Revenue, remittance growth worsened. FX reserves, exports improved. Debapriya Bhattacharya.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 24, 2026

CPD Says Lack of Political Courage Behind Bangladesh Sluggish Economic Recovery

CPD reviews BNP govt 6 months: 19 of 31 economic indicators deteriorated, 12 improved. 95 factories closed, 61,881 jobs lost. Debapriya Bhattacharya says recovery sluggish due to lack of political courage. Per-capita debt $55,129.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 24, 2026

Bangladesh Money Changers Cap Cash Dollar Rate at Tk126.50 Amid Demand Surge

MCAB caps cash dollar rate at Tk126.50 sell / Tk125.50 buy. Kerb market hit Tk128. Bank remittance rate Tk122.30. India visa reopening driving demand. MCAB rejects manipulation allegations, blames banks.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 23, 2026

Bangladesh Remittance Inflow Reaches $2.14 Billion in 22 Days of August 2026

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent $2.148B in 22 days of August, 25.6% YoY increase. July-August total $5.006B, 19.5% growth. $117M in 3 days (Aug 20-22). Formal banking channels strengthening.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 20, 2026

Bangladesh Islamic Banks Remittance Receipts Fall 27% in June 2026: BB Report

Islamic banks remittance receipts fell 27% YoY to $448M in June 2026, share down to 16% from 22% YoY. Conventional banks rose 7.25% to $2.37B. BB report: "unstable situation in Islamic banking sector." Middle East crisis factor.

Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 08, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Sets Tk 100 Crore Fund to Boost Bangla QR: Target 1 Crore Daily Transactions

BB Governor Mostaqur Rahman announces Tk 100cr fund for Bangla QR expansion. Current 1 crore monthly transactions targeted to reach 1 crore daily by FY27. Bangla QR volume up 8.6x in 6 months. Cash management costs Tk 20,000cr annually.

Leather & Footwear ★ Editor's Pick Jul 30, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Launches Tk 20 Billion Pre-Finance Scheme to Boost Leather Sector Exports

Bangladesh Bank has launched a Tk 20 billion pre-finance scheme for the leather sector, offering loans at 4% interest with terms up to 7 years. The fund requires LWG certification and 10% solar power usage, targeting raw hide processors and leather product manufacturers.

Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 29, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Opens Door to PayPal and Payoneer with New Cross-Border Payment Framework

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a bank-intermediary framework for cross-border digital payments, clearing the path for services like PayPal and Payoneer to operate in Bangladesh through local bank partnerships, with significant benefits for exporters, freelancers, and e-commerce businesses.

Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 25, 2026

PM Tarique Targets Semiconductor as Bangladesh's Next Growth Engine After RMG

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Summit 2026 at Novo Theatre, Dhaka, declaring semiconductors as Bangladesh's next major growth engine after RMG and unveiling tax waivers, cash incentives, and Tk 5 crore in annual startup grants.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Jul 25, 2026

Bangladesh Classified Loan Accounts Double to 45.83 Lakh as Retail Defaults Surge

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'.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 25, 2026

Bangladesh Raises Cash Incentive on Local Yarn Usage from 1.5% to 5% to Revive Textile Sector

The Bangladesh government has increased the cash incentive for export-oriented factories using locally produced yarn from 1.5% to 5%, replacing bonded warehouse and duty drawback facilities. The Tk 35 billion move aims to curb yarn imports from India and revive the struggling textile sector.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Jul 24, 2026

Bangladesh Trade Deficit Widens 24% to $23.98 Billion as Exports Fall and Capital Imports Slump

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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