Bangladesh's inflation soared to a 13-year high in July, reaching 11.66 percent, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Monday (August 12). This…

Four senior officials of Bangladesh Bank (BB) resigned on Monday after allegations surfaced that they facilitated a $30 million transfer to Salman F Rahman from the Export Development…

Over Tk 922.61 billion was embezzled in 24 major banking scams in a period between 2008 to 2023, reveals a observance of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). The economic think-tank on…

Bangladesh Bank on Sunday conducted some operational activities after the finance ministry tasked Deputy Governor Nurun Nahar to look after the routine work until a new governor is…

A bank account holder can withdraw cash up to two lakh taka a day for this week given the current security situation, according to a Bangladesh Bank circular.  The central bank…

Controversial Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rauf Talukder has resigned, citing personal reasons. His resignation letter was submitted to the secretary of the Financial Institutions…

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 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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…