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Where is our Alan Greenspan?

Dhaka, March 9 -- The current government appointed a new governor at Bangladesh Bank, 'force-releasing' the previous one. The move has faced sharp criticism. In this context let's try to understand wh... Read More


Jet fuel prices hiked amid Middle East crisis

Dhaka, March 9 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the price of Jet A-1 fuel, commonly known as aviation fuel, for both domestic and international flights amid a rising... Read More


Panic buying forces many gas stations to suspend sales

Dhaka, March 9 -- Long queues of cars, motorcycles and pickups continued to form at filling stations across the capital for the third day on Sunday as fears of possible fuel shortages spread in the wa... Read More


Economy under pressure amid crisis, needs contingency planning

Dhaka, March 9 -- Bangladesh's economy faces increasing pressure from geopolitical tensions alongside domestic structural weaknesses such as high non-performing loans, limited fiscal space and sluggis... Read More


Provisioning requirements for banks getting toughened

Dhaka, March 9 -- Provisioning rules for banks are getting toughened under a new model that requires bankers to estimate potential credit losses in advance to help determine proper provisions. Bangla... Read More


Community Bank signs syndication agreements with R.A. Spinning Mills

Dhaka, March 9 -- Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed syndication agreements with R.A. Spinning Mills Ltd. and Outpace Spinning Mills Ltd. to arrange BDT 6,500 million through a syndicated financ... Read More


Diesel shortage hits Boro fields amid sales restrictions

Dhaka, March 9 -- Boro cultivation in many districts is facing disruption as farmers struggle to collect diesel for irrigation following restrictions on fuel sales and confusion over instructions from... Read More


City Bank, Toyota Bangladesh Limited sign MoU

Dhaka, March 9 -- City Bank PLC and Toyota Bangladesh Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Strategic Partnership at City Bank's Head Office. The MoU was signed by Premmit Singh, Man... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank conducts Awareness and Executive Development Program on RBS

Dhaka, March 9 -- An awareness and executive development program (EDP) titled "Risk-Based Supervision (RBS) Expectations and Bank Readiness" was held at Al-Arafah Islami Bank on Sunday, March 8, 2026,... Read More


Eastern Bank celebrates International Women's Day with distinguished women professionals

Dhaka, March 9 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) celebrated International Women's Day 2026 at its Head Office in Dhaka, honoring the achievements, leadership, and invaluable contributions of women in the work... Read More