Bangladesh Bank (BB)
A cesspool of banking irregularities
Report on NRBC Bank shows how chaotic the banking sector has been
Capital machinery imports on the mend
Capital machinery imports are recovering slowly as concerns over political uncertainty ease and banks show more willingness to facilitate investments amidst increased liquidity in terms of US dollars and stability in the exchange rate. During the July-January period of this fiscal year (FY), LC openings for capital machinery grew three percent year-on-year to $1,557 million, according to Bangladesh Bank data.
Bangladeshi banks’ profitability lowest in South Asia
The profitability of the banking sector in Bangladesh is the lowest in South Asia due to the prevalence of higher non-performing loans, lower efficiency, and an elevated level of costs of funds.
BB now sets criteria for NBFIs’ independent directors
The Bangladesh Bank has issued its first-ever guideline for the appointment of independent directors at non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in order to protect the interest of depositors and general shareholders.
Inflation and not so SMART interest rates
The failure to tame inflation not only imposes a steep tax on the poor and the middle class, it also erodes economic competitiveness.
Currency swap between Bangladesh Bank and commercial banks introduced
Bangladesh has decided to introduce currency swaps between the central bank and commercial banks considering the local foreign exchange market dynamics
Financial account’s deficit narrows
The deficit in Bangladesh’s financial account narrowed slightly to $5.39 billion in the July-December half of the current financial year
Banking reform roadmap useless if past failures not understood
Bangladesh Bank’s banking sector reform roadmap of last week will come to no use if the implementation failures of previous roadmaps cannot be understood, said eminent economist Wahiduddin Mahmud yesterday.
Banking sector distressed by reform failure: key economist
Bangladesh Bank's banking reform roadmap is nothing new, but failures to implement it has distressed the sector, said eminent economist Wahiduddin Mahmud
BB eases rules on encashment
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday relaxed rules regarding encashment of export proceeds in the local currency, taka, in order to encourage exporters to bring receipts.
BB fixes forward forex rate for first time
For the first time, the Bangladesh Bank has decided to determine the rate of foreign exchange, namely the US dollar, to be delivered in future, widely known as forward contract -- a move that has created mixed reactions among businesses.
BB-BSEC discord clouds NBFI governance
Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) have remained comparatively less regulated owing to a major gap between the Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on some provisions relating to corporate governance, according to analysts.
Rules relaxed for hiring ex-bankers as directors
Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday relaxed rules for banks regarding appointment of former bankers as directors of the lenders, according to a circular.
Don’t fall for quick fixes in bank sector
Relaxing loan repayment is unlikely to work if habitual defaulters continue to be tolerated
Bangladesh’s Monetary Policies: A poor dose of the right medicine
Bangladesh Bank has missed the train by caving in to the pressure of the finance ministry, which dictates policymaking at the central bank being driven by short-term political interests.
Feeble monetary policy against challenges
Bangladesh Bank yesterday unveiled a wishy-washy monetary policy for the next six months that will prove to be ineffective in tackling the headwinds passing through the economy.
Lanka gets 6 more months to repay BB’s $200m
Bangladesh Bank yesterday granted Sri Lanka’s request to be given six more months to repay a $200 million loan due to the prolonging of its economic crisis.
Islami Bank takes emergency Tk 8,000cr from BB
Islami Bank has started to avail a central bank facility that is only summoned during extraordinary circumstances, as the Shariah-based lender looked to dress up its balance sheet ahead of the year’s end.
The never-ending crisis in our banking sector
Bangladesh Bank, which is supposed to oversee the governance of the country’s financial institutions, has rather supported these irregular activities through its policies and actions.
