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80 news articles tagged with "Banking Reform"

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.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Sep 10, 2026

AmCham Bangladesh: Energy Roadmap Key to Attracting $5bn US Investment

AmCham Bangladesh President Syed Mohammad Kamal has called for an energy security roadmap and enabling investment climate to attract $5 billion more in US investment over the next 4-5 years.

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

Bangladesh Moves to Repeal Bank Resolution Act Provision Allowing Former Directors Return

Finance Minister Amir Khasru places bill in parliament to repeal controversial Section 18(A) that allowed former directors of merged Sammilito Islami Bank to reacquire shares, following widespread criticism.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 02, 2026

Bangladesh Government Cancels Contracts of Agrani, BASIC, BDBL Managing Directors

Financial Institutions Division cancels contractual appointments of MDs at three state-owned banks - Agrani, BASIC and BDBL - as part of broader management overhaul and financial sector reform effort.

Economy & Finance Sep 11, 2026

Bangladesh Gold Prices Cut Again: BAJUS Reduces 22-Carat by Tk 2,158

BAJUS has cut 22-carat gold price by Tk 2,158 per bhori to Tk 2,31,880, the latest in 114 price adjustments this year reflecting volatile global gold market conditions.

Agriculture & Food Sep 11, 2026

Gazipur Jackfruit Prices Soar 100x Post-Season: Tk 10 Fruits Now Tk 1,000

Jackfruit prices in Gazipur have surged up to Tk 1,000 per fruit at season end, from Tk 10 during peak season, exposing the absence of processing infrastructure for Bangladesh's national fruit.

Economy & Finance Sep 10, 2026

Prof Maksudur Rahman Sarker Elected Chairman of SBAC Bank

Prof Md Maksudur Rahman Sarker, an independent director and head of accounting at Dhaka University, has been elected chairman of SBAC Bank PLC as the lender navigates sector-wide reforms.

Economy & Finance Sep 10, 2026

Prime Bank, Dominant Group Sign Apartment Discount Partnership

Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Dominant Group to offer special discounts on apartment purchases to the bank's customers and employees, expanding its retail banking value proposition.

Economy & Finance Sep 10, 2026

Citizens Bank PLC Joins BB Tk 5,000cr CMSME Refinance Scheme

Citizens Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the Tk 5,000 crore revolving refinance fund, extending 9% interest working capital to CMSME borrowers.

Economy & Finance Sep 10, 2026

Al-Arafah Islami Bank Joins BB Tk 5,000cr CMSME Refinance Scheme

Al-Arafah Islami Bank has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank to participate in the Tk 5,000 crore CMSME refinance scheme, extending 9% profit-rate working capital to small businesses.

Economy & Finance Aug 06, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Launches 18-Month Action Plan to Tackle 36% NPL Crisis

Bangladesh Bank launched 18-month action plan to tackle NPLs. Governor: 36% of loans non-performing. 2 crore depositors affected. Plan aims to reduce NPLs and stabilise banking sector.

Economy & Finance Jul 27, 2026

Bangladesh Islamic Banks NPL Ratio Surges to 58.4%, Liquidity Crisis Deepens

Bangladesh Bank reports full-fledged Islamic banks NPL ratio surged to 58.4% in March 2026 from 29.2% a year earlier, while fourth-generation banks hit 52.2%. ADRs of 120.3% for Islamic banks and 101.6% for 4th-gen banks raise systemic risk warnings.

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