Dhaka January 28, 2026, 1:40 pm
The agreements were inked with Jamuna Bank PLC, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, Trust Bank PLC, Mercantile Bank PLC and NCC Bank PLC
“The corporate sector will be separated from banks. Large borrowers will not be allowed to exceed the single borrower limit,” says Ahsan H Mansur
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said this while speaking at MTB-FE Roundtable on “Banking sector reforms” at a city hotel
The central bank’s move restores interest payouts, easing tensions among affected account holders
BB Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a public lecture titled “Banking Sector: Current Challenges and Future Prospects” on Wednesday
The Social Mission of Microfinance at Stake Amid Banking Pressures
The BRICS organisation includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, among others
The seminar highlighted the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), published monthly by MCCI with UK support
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor Dr Md Habibur Rahman said this at the divisional-level monetary policy discussion meeting in the BB, Rangpur office recently
The upward revision reflects strengthening private consumption amid easing inflationary pressures, alongside expectations of higher industrial activity and investment
This socially embedded approach has made Bangladesh a global reference point for inclusive finance
concerns reflect voices from communities across the country
The scheme offers capital financing at an interest rate of 4 percent per annum
The World Bank does not provide loans directly to individuals and does not ask for any personal financial information
It links lending power to banks’ NPLs
The information was disclosed by the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) during its regular media briefing at the headquarters of the Commission
All staff from the five merged banks will join the new bank except those facing allegations, he says
It marks a cautious return of liquidity after a prolonged period of financial distress for the troubled banks
Six reasons for opposition to the proposed microfinance bank have been identified. These reasons are discussed in detail in this report
The process to allow depositors of these five banks to withdraw a maximum of Tk2,00,000 based on their requirements will commence shortly
