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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.

Economy & Finance Jul 27, 2026

Anis Ahmed, MGH Group CEO, Elected Chairman of Eastern Bank PLC

Anis Ahmed, founder and Group CEO of Singapore-based MGH Group operating in 26 countries, has been elected Chairman of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) effective July 27, 2026. He previously served on EBL's Executive Committee and as Chairman of its Risk Management Committee.

Economy & Finance Jul 27, 2026

Dhaka Bank Partners with PKSF for Tk 2,800 Crore MSME Financing Scheme

Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a credit guarantee agreement with PKSF under the ADB-supported Credit Enhancement Scheme. The partnership will enable Tk 2,800 crore in guaranteed loans to marginal, cottage, and micro enterprises across Bangladesh in FY2026-27.

Economy & Finance Jul 28, 2026

S&P Revises Bangladesh Outlook to Negative Citing Banking Sector Weakness

S&P Global has revised its long-term outlook on Bangladesh to negative from stable, citing persistent weakness in the domestic banking sector, fiscal constraints, and elevated risks from volatile global energy markets. The agency projected annual GDP growth to average 4.5 percent over the next three years, well below the government's recent growth targets.

Economy & Finance Jul 27, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Loans Under Court Stay Jump Eightfold to Tk 182,419 Crore

Bangladesh Bank loans tied up under court stay orders jumped eightfold to Tk 182,419 crore by end-2025, with the number of cases rising from 226 to 845 in three years. Bankers and CPD warn of strategic defaulters exploiting legal loopholes to block recovery.

Economy & Finance Jul 27, 2026

Bangladesh Corporate Lending Skew Leaves SMEs Short of Credit, Experts Warn

Experts at an MCCI-PEB roundtable warned that 75-80% of Bangladesh bank lending flows to corporates, leaving SMEs underserved. BRAC Bank's Syed Abdul Momen cited data showing unsecured SME loans (2% NPL) outperform collateral-backed loans (7% NPL), challenging collateral-focused lending culture.

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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