Kaus Mia: a role model in a nation where tax noncompliance is rife

The late successful businessman had been one of the highest taxpayers in Bangladesh since 2010-11
25 June 2024, 16:14 PM

Banks, NBFIs asked to freeze accounts of Matiur, family members

The accounts should remain frozen for 30 days, BFIU ordered
25 June 2024, 14:38 PM

Matiur removed from Sonali Bank’s board

The development comes a day after he was asked not to attend the board meetings of the state-run bank
24 June 2024, 11:45 AM

Monetary policy likely in 3rd week of July

The policy would aim to bring down inflation
23 June 2024, 15:46 PM

Dhaka stocks rise for fifth straight day

A price spike of blue-chip stocks played an important role for the gain
23 June 2024, 14:01 PM

Govt bars Matiur from Sonali Bank’s board meeting

The disclosure comes a couple of hours after the finance ministry transferred Matiur to the Internal Resources Division from the NBR
23 June 2024, 10:28 AM

BRAC Bank thrives on SMEs that many consider a no-go

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered risky clients by most formal sector lenders since their financial health is weak and they are not good at managing risks and are expensive to lend. However, BRAC Bank has a different story to tell.
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM

City Bank gets $30m from OPEC Fund

City Bank recently signed an agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development for a loan of $30 million to support global trade by providing financing to importers and exporters in Bangladesh, especially in the agriculture and green energy sectors.
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh receives $900 million in World Bank loans for two projects

These new financing operations will help Bangladesh in financial sector and urban management, says Abdoulaye Seck, World Bank country director for Bangladesh and Bhutan
22 June 2024, 06:50 AM

Deposits of Bangladeshi banks, nationals in Swiss banks hit lowest level ever

It declined 68% year-on-year to 17.71 million Swiss francs in 2023
20 June 2024, 18:21 PM

MTB secures $15m Belgian loan

The Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) has provided a $15 million loan to Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) to expand its portfolio dedicated for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) alongside sustainable financing initiatives.
20 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi Nationals, Banks: ‘Swiss banks not so lucrative now to park money’

Bangladeshi nationals and banks kept 17.71 million Swiss francs (CHF) in deposits last year in the banks of Switzerland, the lowest on record, reflecting the fading attractiveness of the country among the wealthy to park money.
20 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Forex reserves rise by $300 million in a week

Reserves hit $19.53 billion on June 19, up from $19.21 billion on June 12
20 June 2024, 11:15 AM

Dhaka stocks rise for fourth consecutive day

The benchmark index, DSEX, increased 1.6% from the previous day
20 June 2024, 10:30 AM

EPIC Group secures $100 million in IFC loans for expansion

$70 million will be sustainability-linked loan and a $30 million green loan
19 June 2024, 07:45 AM

Banks’ surging investments in bills, bonds shrink loanable funds

Banks in Bangladesh are increasing their investments in Treasury bills and bonds to net higher profits from the rising interest rate, a development that has squeezed the availability of loans for borrowers.
16 June 2024, 01:20 AM

HC postpones NRBC Bank’s AGM

The High Court postponed NRBC Bank’s annual general meeting slated for today, following a writ petition alleging irregularities at the bank.
12 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Raise policy rate to 10% to curb inflation: Ahsan H Mansur

Monetary policy stance should be tight, the economist said in an MCCI-PRI organised post-budget discussion
12 June 2024, 08:02 AM

Travel restriction on bankers relaxed

However, MDs have to take prior approval of the banking watchdog
11 June 2024, 14:21 PM

ADB extends $250 million loan to strengthen social protection

The ‘Second Strengthening Social Resilience Program’ will help improve financial inclusion of disadvantaged people
10 June 2024, 14:42 PM