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  • BB sets zero intercharge reimbursement fee for Bangla QR transactions

    BB sets zero intercharge reimbursement fee for Bangla QR transactions

    Bangladesh Bank has set the interchange reimbursement fee (IRF) at zero for all transactions made through Bangla QR in a bid to popularise digital payments. The central bank has also introduced an incentive scheme for small and marginal merchants and service providers to encourage low-value transactions through Bangla QR. The decisions will come into effect on October next, according to two separate directives issued by the Payment Systems Department of Bangladesh Bank on Monday. Under the new directives, the IRF for all types of Bangla QR-based transactions has been set at zero. As a result, the issuing institution will not…

  • Masrur Arefin did not say that Jamaat-Shibir destroyed Islami Bank.

    Masrur Arefin did not say that Jamaat-Shibir destroyed Islami Bank.

    A claim has been circulated on the internet alleging that Masrur Arefin, Managing Director (MD) of The City Bank and Chairman of the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh, said: “The Jamaat-Shibir group alone has destroyed Islami Bank.” Fact Check According to an investigation by the Rumor Scanner team, Masrur Arefin did not make the statement, “The Jamaat-Shibir group alone has destroyed Islami Bank.” In fact, the claim has been circulated in…

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  • Trump did not post about making Bangladesh the 52nd state of the United States; edited photo card circulated

    Trump did not post about making Bangladesh the 52nd state of the United States; edited photo card circulated

    Recently, a photo card bearing the design of mainstream news outlet Jugantor was circulated on social media with the headline: “Trump’s post on Truth Social about making Bangladesh the 52nd state of the United States.” Fact CheckAccording to an investigation by the Rumor Scanner team, Jugantor did not publish any photo card or news report with the headline or claim “Trump’s post on Truth Social about making Bangladesh the 52nd state of the United States.” Rather, the photo card was created by editing a different photo card published by Jugantor. During the investigation, the circulated photo card was examined and…

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  • Courtesy visit to Abdul Awal Mintoo

    Courtesy visit to Abdul Awal Mintoo

    Managing Director K. M. Awlad Hossain paid a courtesy visit to the residence of Abdul Awal Mintoo, in a meeting marked by a warm and cordial atmosphere.The visit provided an opportunity for the two to exchange views and spend time together. The accompanying official described the occasion as a memorable experience and expressed appreciation for…

  • New State-Run Bank to Be Named ‘United Islamic Bank’

    New State-Run Bank to Be Named ‘United Islamic Bank’

    Bangladesh Bank is moving ahead with plans to merge five crisis-hit Shariah-based banks into a new state-run entity, with the name United Islamic Bank emerging as the frontrunner. Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur has already prepared a draft letter seeking the Finance Ministry’s approval to kick off the merger process. Officials say the…

  • Bangladesh’s Financial House of Cards: Banks and NBFIs Stagger Under a Growing Storm

    Bangladesh’s Financial House of Cards: Banks and NBFIs Stagger Under a Growing Storm

    Bangladesh’s financial sector is lurching toward a crisis that could shake the very foundations of its economy. The latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) from Bangladesh Bank, released on Monday, reads less like a dry regulatory document and more like a grim tale of systemic weakness, capital erosion, and a mounting mountain of bad loans. Together,…

  • Exclusive Interview: BNP’s Mintoo on Banking, Markets & Economic Roadmap
    Former FBCCI President outlines party’s plans for financial sector stability, investment climate, and tackling economic crisis if elected.
    Key Discussion Points:
    Banking & Stock Market Direction: Policies for interest rates, NPL management, market stability, and FDI under potential BNP governance.
    “Dervish Culture” Concerns: Assessing legitimacy of fears about economic stagnation returning.
    Anti-Corruption Strategy: Blueprint to combat graft, extortion (“chandabaji”), and economic mismanagement.

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  • Corporate Governance and Ethics Issue

    Corporate Governance and Ethics Issue

    M N Amin

    M N AminIn financial sector, corporate governance is a critical and crucial issue so farbusiness is concerned. The system used to direct and control a corporation is referredto as corporate governance defining the rights and responsibilities of major corporateparticipants–the shareholders, directors and members of the board, officers, managers,employees, and other stakeholders. A few years back,…

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  • BRAC Bank Promotes 1,600 Employees

    BRAC Bank has promoted more than 1,600 employees across all grades, recognising their performance and contribution to the bank’s sustained growth. The large-scale promotion reflects the bank’s strategy to nurture internal talent and build future leadership, as it continues to expand its business operations. The promotions were formally marked at a ceremony in Dhaka on…

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  • ​”The key to maintaining transparency in the financial sector is the right combination of strict ethics and technology. If the internal governance of banks does not align with regulations, it will be difficult to restore the confidence of general customers.”- Md Mostaqur Rahman

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