Only 0.1% Holders Control 42 Percent Deposits In FY23–24
A Policy Research Institute (PRI) study reveals stark financial inequality in Bangladesh’s banking sector. As of FY 2023–24, just 0.1%…
Banks Borrow Tk 940 Billion Through Repo In April 2025
In April 2025, commercial banks in Bangladesh borrowed Tk 940 billion through the central bank’s repo facility, with 59% (Tk…
BB To Launch New Notes Before Eid Ul Azha 2025
Bangladesh Bank will release redesigned banknotes before Eid-ul-Azha 2025, featuring cultural and historical themes instead of full human portraits. The…
Pubali Bank Director Gifts Tk42 Crore Shares In FY 2025
Monir Uddin Ahmed, a Pubali Bank director, plans to gift 1.46 crore shares worth approximately Tk42 crore to his son…
Dhaka Bank Mobilises Tk 6000cr In Jan-Apr FY 2025
Between January and April 2025, Dhaka Bank PLC opened over 500,000 new accounts and mobilised more than Tk 6,000 crore…
Govt Budget Deficit Rises 73% in Seven Months
In the first seven months of FY 2024–25, Bangladesh’s budget deficit surged by 73.04% compared to the same period last…
BB to Launch Fund with Recovered Laundered Money
Bangladesh is forming a dedicated fund to manage seized assets from money laundering cases. Recovered money will support affected banks…
Bangladesh Bank Bars Nagad Bank Transfers
Bangladesh Bank has barred fund transfers via Nagad through banks, though its mobile financial services remain operational. The move aims…
Stocks Rebound After Hitting Five-Year Low
On May 20, 2025, Bangladesh’s stock market rebounded from a five-year low as bargain hunters capitalized on undervalued shares. The…
Starlink Launches in Bangladesh
Starlink has officially launched in Bangladesh, offering high-speed satellite internet with two packages: Residential at Tk6,000/month and Residential Lite at…