Bangladesh Bank

Banks asked to ensure women-friendly washrooms across all branches

Lack of washrooms for females are causing inconvenience and posing a significant barrier to creating a women-friendly work environment, says central bank
6 January 2026, 15:13 PM

Mohammad Rokonuzzaman now a director of BB

He joined Bangladesh Bank as an assistant director in 2003
5 January 2026, 14:23 PM

Banks to stay open on Saturday for election payments

Candidates will be able to make payments through bank drafts, pay orders or treasury challans at any branch of scheduled banks across the country
24 December 2025, 14:34 PM

Provisioning requirement reduced for agri, CMSME loans

BB took the move to encourage banks to expand credit to priority sectors
21 December 2025, 12:50 PM

Bangladesh Bank tightens rules on incentive bonuses for bankers

The central bank issued a circular in this regard
9 December 2025, 15:13 PM

300 companies ask BB for Tk 2 lakh crore loan rescheduling

The businesses are seeking repayment periods ranging from five to 15 years
7 December 2025, 18:14 PM

Bangladesh Bank targets fully digital transactions by July 2027

BB governor says at the signing of a deal with the Gates Foundation’s Mojaloop
24 November 2025, 09:05 AM

Banking clean-up is long overdue

Authorities must press ahead with the proposed changes to banking law.
19 November 2025, 04:00 AM

Bangladesh Bank to stop selling savings certificates, prize bonds

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) will discontinue five services, including the sale of national savings certificates and prize bonds, as part of a move to limit public access and refocus on its core regulatory duties..Other services the central bank will discontinue include the exchange of damaged
17 November 2025, 15:30 PM

BB rejects Dutch-Bangla Bank’s Tk 1,000cr HQ purchase plan

The Bangladesh Bank has rejected Dutch-Bangla Bank’s proposal to purchase a Motijheel building for more than Tk 1,000 crore to use as its corporate headquarters, saying the price was significantly inflated and the deal posed a conflict of interest involving the bank chairman’s family.
16 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Bank moves to tighten grip on banks

The centrepiece of the reform package is the abolition of a category that designates state-owned lenders as "specialised banks"
15 November 2025, 18:08 PM

Bangladesh Bank expands trade finance scope for offshore banking units

The OBUs can now extend loans through authorised dealers of other banks also
11 November 2025, 12:19 PM

BB relaxes LC margin rules for essential imports ahead of Ramadan

The relaxed LC margin facility will remain effective until March 31, 2026
11 November 2025, 12:02 PM

Independence of BB: the next big economic reform

In a capitalist economy, an independent central bank isn’t just something to argue for—it’s essential for a country’s growth and economic stability.
9 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Bank seeks legal overhaul for full autonomy

Governor Ahsan H Mansur outlined the draft amendments to the Bangladesh Bank Order 1972
31 October 2025, 18:13 PM

Govt revises policy to ensure accountability of state banks’ boards

The government has revised a policy aimed at enhancing accountability in the appointment and performance of chairmen and directors of state-owned banks and financial institutions.
30 October 2025, 18:00 PM

BB to evaluate major banks twice a year

Like a full health checkup, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) will now evaluate the stability of systemically important banks, lenders whose collapse could severely harm the country’s financial system and economy, twice a year.
23 October 2025, 19:38 PM

BNP believes in central bank autonomy: Amir Khosru

The BNP leader made the comment at PRI, UKID event
21 October 2025, 11:29 AM
15 October 2025, 11:41 AM

BB buys $104m more, total nears $2b

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday purchased $104 million from commercial banks as part of its efforts to ensure stability in the exchange rate and maintain reserves at a level sufficient to meet external payment obligations.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM