banking sector Bangladesh

Is dual citizenship to blame for money laundering?

“Is Bangladesh a place of looters?” – this question was raised by the High Court last month.

CPI 2022: Disappointing global and Bangladesh performances

CPI 2022 shows how corruption, conflict and insecurity are interrelated and feed each other.

Overcoming looming economic challenges in 2023

The core problems of our economy are rooted in the very nature of the country’s governance, which has long been neglected. 

Bangladesh Bank looked away as tycoons borrowed at will from 2 banks

On edge -- is what best describes the sensation surrounding the banking sector. But the Bangladesh Bank higher-ups were warned as early as October 2021 that such a situation might transpire. Yet, no definitive action was taken then.

Bad debts going worse

Misgovernance, corruption, nepotism and subsequent bad debts keep plaguing our banking landscape.

Kamal doesn’t know what is wrong with the banking sector

Islami Bank, Social Islami Bank and First Security Islami Bank lent about Tk 9,500 crore under suspicious circumstances, as reported by different media. Of the sum, Tk 7,246 crore has been taken from Islami Bank alone.

Banking sector holding the economy hostage

Comprehensive reforms needed to boost investment, sustain growth

Scams crippling banking sector

A little-known firm named SB Exim allegedly swindled Tk 200 crore from Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd (BCBL) using forged documents in the name of exporting terracotta tiles in 2018. 

March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

Is dual citizenship to blame for money laundering?

“Is Bangladesh a place of looters?” – this question was raised by the High Court last month.

February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023

CPI 2022: Disappointing global and Bangladesh performances

CPI 2022 shows how corruption, conflict and insecurity are interrelated and feed each other.

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

Overcoming looming economic challenges in 2023

The core problems of our economy are rooted in the very nature of the country’s governance, which has long been neglected. 

December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022

Bangladesh Bank looked away as tycoons borrowed at will from 2 banks

On edge -- is what best describes the sensation surrounding the banking sector. But the Bangladesh Bank higher-ups were warned as early as October 2021 that such a situation might transpire. Yet, no definitive action was taken then.

December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022

Bad debts going worse

Misgovernance, corruption, nepotism and subsequent bad debts keep plaguing our banking landscape.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Kamal doesn’t know what is wrong with the banking sector

Islami Bank, Social Islami Bank and First Security Islami Bank lent about Tk 9,500 crore under suspicious circumstances, as reported by different media. Of the sum, Tk 7,246 crore has been taken from Islami Bank alone.

September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022

Banking sector holding the economy hostage

Comprehensive reforms needed to boost investment, sustain growth

July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022

Scams crippling banking sector

A little-known firm named SB Exim allegedly swindled Tk 200 crore from Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd (BCBL) using forged documents in the name of exporting terracotta tiles in 2018.