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SIBL hid default loans of Tk7924cr
Business —12 August, 2024 21:42
The Social Islami Bank LTD (SIBL), a second-generation commercial bank has hidden a defaulted loan amount of Tk7924 crore to Bangladesh Bank (BB). A…
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Deputy governor Nurun Nahar to look after routine work until BB gets a new head
Bangladesh Bank on Sunday conducted some operational activities…
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BB raises maximum cash withdrawal limit to Tk 2 lakh
A bank account holder can withdraw cash up to two lakh taka…
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BB governor resigns
Controversial Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rauf Talukder has resigned, citing personal reasons. His resignation letter was submitted to the secretary of the Financial Institutions…
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BB operating without governor and deputy governors
Unrest in Bangladesh continued for the second day on Thursday disrupting its normal operation. Protests by mid-level officials and employees of the central bank forced four deputy…

Executives appointed by S Alam will not be allowed to enter Islami Bank: CBA
Executives appointed after the takeover of Islami Bank in 2017 will not be allowed to enter the bank. "These executive officers are appointed under the patronage of Sheikh…
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Stock market cheers Hasina's fall
Dhaka stocks surged as the key index DSEX hit a nearly four-and-a-half-year high on Tuesday, following the fall of dictator Sheikh Hasina. The trading began on a high note and maintained…
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Stock market cheers Hasina’s fall
Dhaka stocks surged as the key index DSEX hit a nearly four-and-a-half-year high on Tuesday, following the fall of dictator Sheikh Hasina. The trading began on a high note and maintained…

S&P lowers Bangladesh’s credit rating to ‘B+’ amid external pressure
S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Bangladesh from 'BB-' to 'B+', affirming its short-term rating…

Shutdowns may cost Bangladesh's economy $10 billion: Bloomberg
Bangladesh’s worst political violence since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extended her grip in power in January elections could cost the economy $10 billion, a major setback for…
Mobile net restored partially, compensation on condition
Bangladesh authorities restored internet on mobile network after a 10-day blackout keeping restrictions over major communications app like WhatsApp and Facebook. In response to the…
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Foreign debt servicing crossed $3bn in FY 2023-24
Bangladesh's foreign debt repayment has crossed US$3.0 billion for the first time in a single fiscal year in FY2023-24, of which around $1.0 billion is interest. In the recently…
Mobile internet restored after 10 days
Bangladesh authorities restored mobile internet after 10 days blackout amid nationwide protest. Users of Robi, Grameenphone, Banglalink and other operators in Dhaka said they could…
Bangladesh garment rocked by protest crackdown
Bangladesh’s garments industry is reeling after authorities imposed a curfew and communications blackout as part of a deadly crackdown on student protesters, forcing factories…
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Tk 255.21 billion cash injected to banks amid liquidity crunch
Bangladesh Bank has lent around Tk 25,521 crore to commercial banks and financial institutions to meet cash demands on Wednesday. Shariah-based banks have borrowed around Tk 1500 crore,…

India cuts development funds for Bangladesh
India has reduced development funds for Bangladesh to 1.2 billion rupees for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25, around 40 percent down from Rs 2 billion last year. However, the…
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BB asks banks not to charge late fees for delayed payment
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked all scheduled banks not to charge late fees from clients over delayed repayment and depositing in saving schemes between 18 July and 25 July. Many loan…