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Sonali Bank to provide Tk 7,000cr to National Bank

State-owned Sonali Bank has initiated a plan to place Tk 7,000 crore with National Bank for three months against a guarantee from Bangladesh Bank to strengthen the latter’s liquidity position […]

13 October 2026 19:26

Banks to remain closed for five days during Durga Puja

DHAKA: Scheduled banks across Bangladesh will remain closed for five consecutive days from October 20 to 24 on the occasion of Durga Puja and the regular weekly holidays, according to […]

12 October 2026 19:29

Bangladesh may need Tk 16,000cr yearly to recapitalise banks

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said Bangladesh may need around Tk 16,000 crore annually over the next five to eight years to restructure and recapitalise the […]

12 October 2026 17:11

NB starts accepting deposit withdrawal applications

Dhaka: National Bank Limited has started accepting applications from depositors seeking to withdraw their money, with the bank set to allow withdrawals according to customers’ needs from October 15. Bangladesh […]

11 October 2026 19:30

BIN mandatory for bank accounts, loans for businesses

The Bangladesh Bank has made the Business Identification Number (BIN) mandatory for businesses seeking seven types of services, including opening bank accounts and obtaining loans, following amendments to the VAT […]

11 October 2026 18:10
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BB orders three-month dengue prevention drive

Bangladesh Bank has directed banks to launch a special three-month programme to prevent dengue, including weekly cleanliness drives every Saturday to destroy Aedes mosquito breeding grounds. In a circular issued […]

11 October 2026 18:02

BB makes BIN mandatory for seven business services

Bangladesh Bank has made the Business Identification Number (BIN) mandatory for businesses seeking seven types of services, including opening bank accounts and obtaining loans, following amendments to the VAT and […]

11 October 2026 17:59

BASIC Bank deposits rise by nearly Tk 5,000cr

BASIC Bank’s deposits increased by nearly Tk 5,000 crore between January and September this year, reflecting growing customer confidence in the state-owned lender, according to its board of directors. The […]

10 October 2026 21:03

Govt holds first treasury bond buyback auction

Bangladesh conducted its first-ever government securities buyback operation on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s public debt management. Bangladesh Bank conducted the operation on behalf of the Finance […]

8 October 2026 18:57

Standard Chartered retail banking sale may take 18-24 months

Standard Chartered Bank is exploring options to sell its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business in Bangladesh, but the process could take at least 18 to 24 months and would […]

8 October 2026 18:52
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