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Meghna Bank joins Bangladesh Bank's Tk 30b agricultural refinancing scheme

Bangladesh, Sept. 10 -- Meghna Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement to participate in Bangladesh Bank's Tk 30 billion (Tk 3,000 crore) refinancing scheme aimed at increasing agricultural producti... Read More


Small businesses in Bangladesh can now pay for Meta Ads with bKash

Bangladesh, Sept. 10 -- LightCastle Partners, in partnership with Meta, today announced the launch of local payments for Meta advertisers in Bangladesh, enabling businesses to fund their Meta Ads acco... Read More


Prime Bank joins Bangladesh Bank's Tk 30b refinance scheme to support export-oriented industries

Bangladesh, Sept. 10 -- Prime Bank PLC. has signed a Participation Agreement with Bangladesh Bank, formally joining the Export Diversification Refinance Scheme as a Participating Financial Institution... Read More


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