Dhaka January 29, 2026, 10:39 pm
The Microenterprise Financing and Credit Enhancement Project will increase the liquidity of microfinance institutions (MFIs), which are key lenders to microenterprises, by channeling funds through Palli Karma Sahayak Foundati
In the near to medium term, Bangladesh will have significant investment requirements in energy and infrastructure that will likely be brought to life through private-sector partnerships
The situation arose following restrictions on opening LC and limitations on services related to foreign exchange
“The country has been losing foreign currency due to banks’ failure to assess the real market prices of imported goods,” Talukder told the chief executive officers of banks at Bangladesh Bank’s headquarters in Dhaka
Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Md. Abul Kalm Azad was addressing a press conference at the central bank to brief reporters on misinformation circulating in social media regarding bank deposits and liquidity
Bangladesh can sustain rapid growth by strengthening macro, fiscal and financial sector reform and continuing investment in human capital and climate resilience
He also informed that the country would receive another $500 million from the lending agency in the next two years under the Green, Resilience, Inclusive, Development (GRID) initiative
'Binimoy' is a breakthrough platform for establishing digital financial transactions, which is a timely initiative among the far-reaching steps taken by the government to build a digital Bangladesh initiative
The bank’s vision is to make the app a one-stop platform for loan-related solutions for valued customers
Bangladesh is expecting some US$1.0 billion worth of budgetary support from the WB, the government would request the visiting vice-president to confirm the fiscal support, after getting the green signal from the IMF to provid
Authorised dealer banks may continue to effect outward remittances on account of these students till September 30, 2022 subject to observance of usual regulatory instructions
The upper limit will not be applicable for the next five years for financing to coal-fired power plants
Registered gold businessmen would be able to purchase tender schedule by paying Tk 2,000 (non-refundable) and submitting necessary documentation
The directed lending climate facility will help increase funding to corporations for renewable energy and green transition projects and support Pubali’s climate finance practice
A remitter will now get Tk 107 per dollar, even if they send remittance directly through banks
IMF has also expressed concerns over suspicious transactions and money laundering
As per IMF suggestions, the central bank must follow the standard where spending for export development fund (EDF), loan to Sri Lanka and financing domestic projects from reserves must be excluded
With the help of this online payment system, transactions can be carried out more efficiently and it will provide convenience and faster service to the clients
The government is also considering if Bangladesh Bank can introduce digital currency. Introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency (CDBC) will facilitate currency in virtual transactions and encourage startups and e-commerce
In its report, the ACC mentioned that the commission does not yet have any specific information about the involvement of central bank officials in the embezzlement
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