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Money launderers will find no rest: new BB governor declares war on illicit finance

Business —14 August, 2024 16:51

The newly appointed Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, delivered a powerful message on his first day in office, vowing to leave no stone…

Money launderers will find no rest: new BB governor declares war on illicit finance

Inflation hits 13-year high at 11.66% in July

Bangladesh's inflation soared to a 13-year high in July, reaching…

Inflation hits 13-year high at 11.66% in July
4 top BB officials quit over $30m allegation involving Salman F Rahman

Four senior officials of Bangladesh Bank (BB) resigned on Monday…

4 top BB officials quit over $30m allegation involving Salman F Rahman

Over Tk 922 billion embezzled in 24 banking scams

Over Tk 922 billion embezzled in 24 banking scams

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…

Deputy governor Nurun Nahar to look after routine work until BB gets a new head

 

Deputy governor Nurun Nahar to look after routine work until BB gets a new head  

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…

BB raises maximum cash withdrawal limit to Tk 2 lakh

BB raises maximum cash withdrawal limit to Tk 2 lakh

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…

BB governor resigns 

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…

BB operating without governor and deputy governors

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 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…

Stock market cheers Hasina's fall

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…

Stock market cheers Hasina’s fall

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 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

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

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…

Foreign debt servicing crossed $3bn in FY 2023-24 

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

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 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…