Dhaka March 14, 2025, 5:42 pm
BB sits with bankers, dealers today as forex reserves recede further
Bangladesh Bank’s updated data revealed that at the end of June quarter, the number of accounts with Tk 1 crore and above deposit stood at 1,08,457. In March quarter, the number of these accounts was 1,03,597
The global lender conveyed its intention to provide Tk 40 billion as loan in breakwater construction and channel dredging segment of the project
The bank has recently sought 'no objection' from the financial institutions division (FID) to this end but is yet to get the nod of approval from the high-ups
The central bank announced the decision on Tuesday, saying the order will remain in force until further notice
Through several regulatory measures against some banks and money exchange houses, the volatile forex market is seemingly stable now. Banks’ and kerb market’s exchange rate of US dollar stood at Tk 95 and Tk 98-100 respectivel
The accused ‘abused their influence to breach the rules of the bank’ to acquire the loan, ACC says
Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder officially inaugurated the RTGS programme at the headquarters of the central bank in Motijheel on Sunday
Thanks to the strict legal action taken by the state-run banks, several wilful defaulters have already been arrested
The accused misused the power of mutual agreement and provided the loan of Tk 10 crore in addition to the earlier loan of Tk 14 crore despite knowing that the value of the forced sale of the mortgaged property is lower than t
Citibank, N.A. worked as the lead arranger for this syndication
The central bank signed a loan deal with 46 banks to implement the scheme to help the cottage and small industries recover from the Covid-19 pandemic shock
Central bank would take next course of action after receiving the reports
Tembon said this in a farewell meeting with Planning Minister MA Mannan on Monday
The decision will come into effect from Wednesday
The move got underway after the central bank’s inspection found severe irregularities, huge defaulted loans, liquidity shortage, mismanagement and distortion of funds
The banks are alleged to have purchased dollars at a lower rate from exporters but they sold the greenbacks at a much higher rate violating the banking rules
The foreign exchange companies can now sell the dollar at a maximum of Tk 1.5 over the banks’ selling rate
All-in-cost will include the entire cost of a financial transaction, business operation, taxes and fees such as closing costs, origination fees, or commissions
the central bank is giving priority to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) so that the labour-intensive small sector can grow based on local raw materials in developing specific products