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Spike in funding costs to hurt banks’ profitability

Weak banks in Bangladesh with small holdings of government securities, which are used to mobilise funds either from the central bank or peers, may become more vulnerable in the days to come, Moody’s Investors Service warned yesterday.  

Centralised Decision-Making: Bank services slow down

Faruk Hussain was waiting for about an hour at the branch office of a private bank in the capital's Karwan Bazar to encash his boss' savings scheme.

Nat'l handball gets underway

Exim Bank 26th National Men's Handball Championship got underway yesterday at the Shaheed Mansur Ali National Stadium in Paltan with 33 teams participating.

Ind threaten to cancel Eng Test in funds row

India's cricket board threatened Tuesday to cancel the first Test against England, less than 24 hours before it was due to begin, unless judges end a freeze on its bank accounts.

DPL 2016 / Nasir propels Prime DSC

In the rain-curtailed match at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan No. 3 ground at Savar, Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club posts 191 for 7 in 28 overs against Abahani Limited today.

Mohammedan win again

Mohammedan SC record their second victory in the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League with a 3-1 win over Sonali Bank.

Siddikur needs a good show in Mauritius

Bangladesh's ace golfer Siddikur Rahman will be hoping for a good outing in the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open beginning in Mauritius today as a place in the Olympics looks slipping away.

BB heist: Slim chance to get back more money, says Muhith

Finance Minister AMA Muhith says there is hardly any chance to get back more money from the US$100 million hacked from the Bangladesh Bank's account with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Billionaire by mistake

An auto-rickshaw driver became a billionaire but only for a few hours. Before he could be aware of it, the bank that issued a deposit order fixed the mistake.

March 10, 2016
March 10, 2016

Australia’s bank apps infected with malware

Australia’s largest banks have been the target of a very sophisticated Android attack stealing banking details which by-pass the two step verification process through SMS affecting millions of customers, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016

'No bar to hijab while using ATM booths'

There is no bar to wearing hijab while using ATM booths, Bangladesh Bank clarified the matter in a statement on Thursday.

January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016

Banks' capital base strengthens

Banks' overall capital base went up 6.58 percent in the third quarter of 2015 from three months earlier as the asset quality of private

September 27, 2015
September 27, 2015

Offices resume after Eid holiday

All government, semi-government and private offices including banks and financial institutions resume after a three-day Eid holiday.

September 21, 2015
September 21, 2015

BASIC Bank scam: ACC files 18 cases

Anti-Corruption Commission files a total of 18 cases with three police stations in Dhaka in connection with alleged irregularities and corruption at BASIC Bank.

August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015

China cuts rates to boost economy

China has cut its main interest rate to boost growth in its economy.

August 15, 2015
August 15, 2015

Let's take nation to 'new heights: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces a new campaign 'Start-up India, Stand up India' to promote bank financing for start-ups as he focussed his Independence Day address on promotion of entrepreneurship, farmers welfare and tackling corruption and communalism.

August 5, 2015
August 5, 2015

Nilkhet Market: A realm of necessary books (video)

Nilkhet Book Market, consisting of nearly 400 book stalls, is a trustworthy friend for the bookworms, searching for any kinds of book.

July 12, 2015
July 12, 2015

Banks to stay open Jul 15 to clear RMG wages

Scheduled banks at RMG areas in Dhaka, Narayanganj, Ashulia, Tongi, Savar and Chittagong will stay open for payments of wages.

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