Tag: Policy & Regulation

72 news articles tagged with "Policy & Regulation"

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

Bangladesh Bank Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged At 9.5% To Monitor Fuel Price Hike Impact

BB Governor Mostaqur Rahman's MPC kept the policy rate at 9.5%, opting for a cautious approach to assess the impact of domestic fuel price hike and global energy shocks before any rate adjustment.

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

Islami Bank Bangladesh Faces Corporate Client Confidence Concerns Amid One-Member Board, MD Vacuum

TBS reports that Islami Bank's one-member board and MD vacuum have delayed loan approvals, LCs and corporate financing for hundreds of garment factories, with NPLs reaching Tk98,914 crore (52% of total loans).

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 22, 2026

Fuel Price Hike To Raise Business Costs At Uncomfortable Time For Bangladesh: Md Fazlul Hoque

Writing in Prothom Alo, Md Fazlul Hoque argues the fuel price increase comes at the worst possible moment for Bangladesh's economy, with businesses already squeezed by inflation, falling sales and rising operating costs.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 22, 2026

Bangladesh Kitchen Markets Surge After Fuel Price Hike: Oil, Garlic, Vegetables Rise In A Day

TBS reports that within a day of the government's Tk20 per litre fuel price hike, loose soybean oil rose to Tk210 a litre, Chinese garlic jumped to Tk150 a kg, and vegetables climbed Tk5-10 a kg in Lalbagh and New Market.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 17, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Tightens Rules For Bank Nominee Director Appointments: New Ownership Requirements

Bangladesh Bank tightens nominee director rules, requiring minimum 2% shareholding in listed companies and barring companies from holding bank shares exceeding their net worth. Rules effective immediately.

Policy & Regulation Oct 25, 2026

PKSF, IAB Launch Contest for Climate-Resilient Rural Housing Designs

PKSF and the Institute of Architects Bangladesh will launch an open competition to design affordable climate-resilient rural houses, building on 3,500 homes already built under the GCF-funded RHL project.

Policy & Regulation Oct 25, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Lets Hotels, Retailers Retain 15 Percent of Forex Earnings

Bangladesh Bank will allow hotels, resorts, restaurants and retail outlets to retain up to 15 percent of their foreign card earnings in FC accounts to meet legitimate foreign exchange obligations.

Policy & Regulation Oct 24, 2026

Dhaka Markets, Malls Back to 11am-8pm as Durga Puja Shopping Extension Expires

Dhaka's markets and shopping malls return to the 11am-8pm schedule from October 23 as the Durga Puja extension expires, under the government's electricity-saving directive issued in August.

Policy & Regulation Aug 17, 2026

Over 90% of Bangladesh Economic Units Have No TIN, BBS Economic Census 2024 Reveals

BBS Economic Census 2024: Over 90% of 1.17 crore economic units have no TIN. Only 10.22 lakh registered. 45 lakh cottage, 66 lakh micro enterprises. CPD calls for NBR to identify eligible units.

Policy & Regulation Aug 17, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Requires NBFI Borrowers to Withdraw Lawsuits Before Receiving Policy Support

Bangladesh Bank requires NBFI borrowers to withdraw pending lawsuits against government, BB, or finance companies before receiving policy support. Affidavit required. Move aims to reduce financial sector litigation.

Policy & Regulation Aug 17, 2026

NBR Clarifies Solar Power Equipment Import Rules to Ease Customs Clearance

NBR issues circular clarifying solar power equipment import rules. HS Code correction for solar inverters. 1% customs duty for manufacturers. Commercial importers pay 1% + 7.5% AT + 5% AIT. Faster customs clearance expected.

Policy & Regulation Aug 16, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Lifts 100% Cash Margin Rule on Fruit Imports to Ease Prices

Bangladesh Bank withdraws 100% cash margin for fruit import LCs. Importers can negotiate margins with banks. Move aims to improve supply and ease consumer prices. Luxury goods cash margin remains.

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