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Capital Shortfall Soars: 14 Banks Face Tk3,774 Crore Increase in Q3

The capital shortfall of 14 banks increased by Tk3,774 crore in the July-September quarter, according to central bank data. Bankers attribute this rise to growing non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector,... Read more »
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Five Islamic Banks in Bangladesh Warned to Address Negative Balances

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a warning to five Islamic banks facing liquidity challenges, directing them to rectify negative balances in their current accounts within a 20-working-day timeframe. The spokesperson for... Read more »

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"Bangladesh's Reserve Strengthens with $1.31B Loan Influx"

Bangladesh’s Reserve Strengthens with $1.31B Loan Influx

The country is on track to acquire a $1.31 billion loan from various sources, including the IMF, this December, according to Bangladesh Bank. Confirming the details, Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Md Mezbaul Haque,... Read more »
"IMF Board Approves Release of $689 Million to Bangladesh"

IMF Board Approves Release of $689 Million to Bangladesh

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of $689 million in the second tranche of the $4.7 billion loan package allocated for Bangladesh. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal late last... Read more »
"ADB Commits $400 Million for Bangladesh's Climate Resilience"

ADB Commits $400 Million for Bangladesh’s Climate Resilience

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh have officially signed a policy-based loan agreement amounting to US$400 million. This financial support is directed towards assisting Bangladesh in the implementation... Read more »
"ADB Commits $400 Million for Bangladesh's Climate Resilience"

Global Leaders Applaud ADB’s Gender-Focused Initiative at COP28

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has initiated a groundbreaking program aimed at comprehensively addressing the impact of heat stress on women and girls throughout Asia and the Pacific. The newly launched technical... Read more »
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BAFEDA, ABB jointly reduce dollar rates by Tk 0.50

In a joint decision, the Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Dealers Association (BAFEDA) and the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) have announced a reduction of Tk 0.50 in both buying and selling rates for... Read more »
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Bank deposit growth rises YoY in September

Bank deposits grew 9.51% in September, slightly higher than in the same month last year. According to data from the Bangladesh Bank, the total deposits in banks stood at Tk16.23 lakh crore... Read more »
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BB grants digital banking licences to Nagad, ACI’s Kori

The Bangladesh Bank on Sunday granted digital banking licences to Nagad Digital Bank PLC and Kori Digital PLC of ACI. The decision was taken at a board meeting held at the Bangladesh... Read more »