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222 news articles tagged with "Bangladesh Bank"

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 14, 2026

Pay Or Sell Assets: Bangladesh FinMin Warns Defaulting Insurance Companies

Finance Minister Amir Khosru has warned defaulting insurance companies to settle claims or sell assets, citing 57% unsettled claims and announcing plans for insurance law amendments.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 13, 2026

Capital Shortfall Of 21 Bangladesh Banks Hits Nearly Tk 3 Lakh Crore

21 Bangladesh banks face a combined capital shortfall of nearly Tk 3 lakh crore, with banking sector CRAR at negative 3.17%, far below the international minimum of 12.5%.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 13, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Introduces KPI Framework For Bank CEOs

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a KPI framework for bank MDs and CEOs, with assessment based on solvency, asset quality, governance, profitability and customer conduct.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 10, 2026

Bangladesh's Plunder Economy: Extortion, Bank Loot And Capital Flight

Bangladesh's economic malaise reflects a multidimensional plunder economy where extortion, bank looting, political patronage and capital flight reinforce each other, argues economist Abdullah A Dewan.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 10, 2026

Political Influence and Impunity Drove Bangladesh Banking Crisis: Industry Leaders

Industry leaders at a Daily Star discussion blamed political patronage, regulatory forbearance and wilful defaulter impunity for Bangladesh's record Tk 6 lakh crore NPLs.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

26,000 Sammilito Islami Bank Customers Withdraw Tk 1,040 Crore in 3 Days

26,056 Sammilito Islami Bank customers withdrew Tk1,040cr in 3 days (7-9 Sept). 58,745 applied for Tk3,304cr total. 31.5% paid so far. Bank continues receiving fresh deposits of Tk141-195cr per day.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

Bangladesh Repeals Bank Resolution Act Provision Allowing Former Directors Return

Bangladesh Parliament repealed Section 18A of Bank Resolution Act, which allowed former bank owners to buy back ownership at 7.5% upfront. No applications received since enactment. Finance Minister Khosru moved the amendment.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

Smaller Firms Pay 20% of Goods Value in Import Requirements: UNCTAD Report

UNCTAD report shows smaller firms in developing countries pay 20% of goods value in import requirements. SME interest rates in developing economies average 15.8% vs 6.3% developed. Strait of Hormuz disruptions worsening costs.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

Oil Prices Fly Blind as Hormuz Enigma Deepens: Brent Crude Breaches $100

Brent crude breached $100/barrel as Strait of Hormuz oil flow estimates range wildly from 6M to 17M barrels/day. The uncertainty is creating a risk premium that directly affects Bangladesh's LNG and energy import costs.

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

Feasibility Study Completed for Chattogram-Dhaka Electric Train: PM Tarique

PM Tarique Rahman announced feasibility study completion for Chattogram-Dhaka electric train in Parliament. Dual-gauge double-track projects for Tongi-Akhaura and Laksam-Chattogram sections also progressing.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

Bangladesh and Hong Kong Sign Investment Protection Agreement at Belt and Road Summit

Bangladesh and Hong Kong signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) at the Belt and Road Summit 2026. Hong Kong is Bangladesh's 7th-largest FDI source with $750M invested over 5 years.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

Keya Group Lays Off 613 Workers at Four Gazipur Factories Amid Banking, Gas Crises

Keya Group laid off 613 workers at four Gazipur factories citing banking complications, gas supply disconnection and excess workforce. Workers receive dues within 30 working days under Section 20 of Bangladesh Labour Act 2006.

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