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AB Bank joins hands with BB to refinance CMSME working capital

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- AB Bank PLC signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank to disburse loans at low interest rates and on easy terms under the Tk 50 billion (Tk 5,000 crore) Working Capital Refinance... Read More


SBAC Bank joins BB's refinance scheme for CMSME working capital

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- SBAC Bank PLC has signed an agreement to participate in Bangladesh Bank's (BB's) Tk 5,000 crore refinance scheme aimed at providing working capital support to entrepreneurs in t... Read More


Bangladesh, India begin talks on rail connectivity

Bangladesh, Sept. 8 -- Bangladesh and India began discussions on bilateral rail connectivity issues on Tuesday, with both sides showing a positive outlook on resuming suspended train services. Advert... Read More


Bangladesh's per capita debt stands at Tk 129,000

Bangladesh, Sept. 6 -- The per capita public debt of Bangladesh stood at Tk 129,239.19 as of March 31, 2026, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told Parliament on Sunday. Advertisement He ... Read More


Bangladesh received $82b in foreign loans since 2010

Bangladesh, Sept. 6 -- Bangladesh received nearly $82 billion in foreign loans between 2010 and June 2024, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told Parliament on Sunday. Advertisement "From... Read More


ONE Bank signs agreement with Alpha Islami Life Insurance for Premium Collection

Bangladesh, Sept. 3 -- ONE Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Alpha Islami Life Insurance PLC to facilitate convenient and seamless insurance premium collection for the company's policyholders. Ad... Read More


BB eases foreign remittance rules for hi-tech park firms

Bangladesh, Sept. 3 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has eased foreign remittance rules for the companies operating within hi-tech parks, allowing them to make certain overseas payments from their taka account... Read More


Midland Bank cardholders to get 'Buy 1 Get 3 Free' buffet at Dhaka Regency

Bangladesh, Sept. 3 -- Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort and Midland Bank PLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer exclusive dining and lifestyle benefits to Midland Bank cardholders. ... Read More


Bangladesh-India trade deficit widens in FY26

Bangladesh, Sept. 3 -- Bangladesh's trade deficit with India widened in the 2025-26 fiscal year compared with the previous year, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has said. Advertisement Tot... Read More


Remittance inflow rises 18.6pc to $6.05b in FY27

Bangladesh, Sept. 3 -- Bangladesh received US$6.046 billion in workers' remittances during July 1 to September 2 of the current fiscal year (FY2026-27), registering an 18.6 per cent year-on-year growt... Read More