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80 news articles tagged with "Banking Reform"

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 10, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Removes Two-Year Cap on Bank Administrators: Open-Ended Resolution Tenure

BB removes two-year cap on temporary administrators at troubled banks. Decision follows cabinet approval of Bank Resolution Amendment Act. 11 banks under BB intervention affected. Governor Mostaqur Rahman says resolution must take as long as needed.

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

Bangladesh Cabinet Okays Bank Resolution Amendment Act 2026: Stronger BB Powers, Faster Wind-Downs

Cabinet approves amendment strengthening Bank Resolution Act. Bangladesh Bank gains resolution corporation, bridge bank powers, and bail-in tool. Aims to resolve 11 troubled banks within 24 months. Aligns with Basel III.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 08, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Grants Sweeping Powers to Temporary Administrators of Troubled Banks

Bangladesh Bank issues new regulations under the Bank Resolution Act 2026, giving temporary administrators powers to replace management, conduct forensic audits, and take legal action against directors suspected of financial crimes.

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

Bangladesh Bank Cuts Policy Rate to 9.5 Percent in First Reduction Since 2020

Bangladesh Bank has cut its policy (repo) rate from 10% to 9.5%, marking the first reduction in six years. The decision was taken at the 13th MPC meeting chaired by Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman, with the revised rate taking effect on Sunday.

Agriculture & Food ★ Editor's Pick Sep 11, 2026

Patuakhali's Seaweed Potential Could Unlock Coastal Blue Economy

Researchers say expanding seaweed cultivation in Patuakhali's Kuakata coast could create employment, generate value-added products and contribute to climate change mitigation.

Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 10, 2026

Bangladesh Telcos Bet on AI Subscriptions: Robi, Grameenphone, Banglalink Launch AI Services

Robi, Grameenphone and Banglalink have launched AI subscription services, opening a new revenue stream for Bangladesh's telecom operators beyond traditional voice and data.

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

Bangladesh Bank Allows Commodity Hedging Without Case-By-Case Approval

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a commodity hedging facility allowing banks to offer futures, swaps, options and forward contracts without case-by-case approval as Iran war drives global price volatility.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 14, 2026

Saudi Pipeline Outage Threatens Loss Of 4% Of Global Oil Supply

Saudi Arabia's pipeline outage threatens 4% of global oil supply, with Yanbu stocks lasting 5-7 days and Saudi production already at a three-decade low of 6.2 million bpd.

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

Bangladesh Govt Plans Insurance Act Amendments As Crisis Grips Sector

Bangladesh government is preparing amendments to the Insurance Act 2010 and drafting a crisis-resolution framework, with Finance Minister Amir Khosru warning defaulting insurers of asset liquidation.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Sep 14, 2026

Bangladesh Targets 4,000 MW Rooftop Solar In One Year: $2 Billion Capital Mobilisation Challenge

Bangladesh aims to add up to 4,000 MW of rooftop solar within one year, requiring $2B+ capital mobilisation, RESCO financing models and a national execution mechanism for delivery at scale.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 14, 2026

Bangladesh LNG Spot Price Nears $30, Three Times Pre-War Rates

Bangladesh is paying nearly $30/MMBtu for spot LNG, almost three times pre-war rates, with Vitol at $29.795 and TotalEnergies at $28.95 as Iran war disrupts supplies and Qatar deliveries suspended.

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

Bangladesh Trade Policy Reform Can No Longer Wait: World Bank Report Urges Action

Bangladesh's tariff and trade policy reforms can no longer wait as LDC graduation approaches, with World Bank modelling showing FTAs and tariff cuts could add $4 billion to GDP, argues Dr Zaidi Sattar.

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