Bangladesh Bank Has Not Issued New Notes Featuring Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia, or Tarique Rahman
Recently, a claim has been circulating on social media that Bangladesh Bank has introduced new 500, 600, 1,000, and 2,000
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NBR Eyes Rural VAT Expansion
The government is planning a major expansion of the value-added tax (VAT) network, targeting small businesses in districts, upazilas and
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Fake Channel24 Photocard Circulates Using DU Teacher Monami’s Family Photo
Recently, a photocard bearing the logo of Channel24 has been circulated on social media with the headline “Monami impresses by
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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
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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
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Economy rebounds specially on external fronts as BoP turns positive after three years
Bangladesh’s overall balance of payments (BoP) turns positive after three financial years, giving an early sign of much-needed economic rebound
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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
M N AminIn financial sector, corporate governance is a critical and crucial issue so farbusiness is concerned. The system used
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From manual controls to risk-based automation in inward remittances
Bangladesh’s banking system continues to depend heavily on manual and…
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Seeing is Not Believing: Crisis of Truth in the era of AI
There was a time when we believed that “seeing is…
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The Pulse of Banking: Why Customer Service is the Bedrock of Bangladesh’s Financial Future
By Md. Ruhin Hossain In the rapidly evolving landscape of…
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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
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NBR Eyes Rural VAT Expansion
The Banking PostThe government is planning a major expansion of the value-added tax (VAT) network, targeting small businesses in districts, upazilas and…
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
US Trade Official Arrives to Advance Trade Pact
The Banking PostA senior US trade official is set to arrive in Dhaka today for high-level talks aimed at deepening trade and…
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
Japan Loans Get Costlier for Bangladesh
The Banking PostJapanese financing for Bangladesh is set to become more expensive, with Japan International Cooperation Agency proposing to raise its lending…
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
Bangladesh’s Trade Gap with Switzerland Widens
The Banking PostBangladesh’s trade deficit with Switzerland has widened sharply over the past several years, as imports from the European country continued…
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
Stocks Edge Up on Bargain Hunting
The Banking PostStocks opened higher on Tuesday as investors returned to undervalued blue-chip shares, helping the market recover from the previous session’s…
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
Dhaka–Beijing Talks to Focus on Funding, BRI Projects
The Banking PostBangladesh is set to seek stronger economic and strategic ties with China as Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman heads to Beijing…
May 5, 2026
May 4, 2026
Stocks Rebound on Bargain Hunting
The Banking PostStocks opened higher on Monday as investors returned to the market, snapping up undervalued blue-chip shares following the recent downturn….
May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
Remittance Tops $3bn Again in April
The Banking PostBangladesh’s remittance inflow crossed the $3 billion mark again in April, as expatriates sent home $3.12 billion, marking strong year-on-year…
May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
BB Flags Loan Risks Tied to Six Big Groups
The Banking PostBangladesh’s banking sector faces significant risk from concentrated exposure to six major business groups, according to an internal central bank…
May 4, 2026
April 30, 2026
Govt Revives Plan to Split NBR
The Banking PostThe government has moved to revive its long-pending plan to split the National Board of Revenue (NBR), forming a high-powered…
April 30, 2026
A substantial portion of the capital from these troubled banks had been laundered abroad, leaving the central bank with no option but to merge them to protect the broader banking sector – Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur