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FY26 foreign aid commitment drops 37pc

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Bangladesh's overall external assistance confirmation dropped by 37 per cent in the 2025-26 fiscal year, with India not committing even a single penny, officials say. Advertisem... Read More


Taka among region's most stable currencies

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- The Bangladesh taka remained one of the most stable currencies in South Asia and neighbouring economies over the past year, according to the latest quarterly report by Bangladesh... Read More


Women's share in bank lending continues to fall

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Women's participation in bank lending continues to decline while their share in household deposits remains largely stagnant, thus raising concerns over limited access to formal f... Read More


Credit stimulus seen supporting growth sans inflation

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- A temporary increase in private-sector credit growth could help revive the country's economic activity without significantly fuelling inflation or pushing up interest rates, acco... Read More


BB cautiously optimistic about economic outlook following correctives

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Bangladesh's economic outlook remains broadly optimistic following ongoing structural reforms, greater policy flexibility and easing global energy prices, according to a latest c... Read More


Mattress money growth means lax depositor trust revival

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Money outside the country's bank vaults was growing until latest official data available, signifying that depositor trust in the banking sector has not yet revived fully. Advert... Read More


BKMEA signs MoU with Guardian Life

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) has tied up with Guardian Life Insurance Limited to provide affordable welfare and health-accident coverage fo... Read More


Shahjalal Islami Bank signs agreement with Padma Diagnostic Centre Ltd

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC signed an agreement with Padma Diagnostic Center Limited at the corporate head office of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC recently. Advertisement In the prese... Read More


Southeast Bank unveils its maiden flagship research publication, Economic Outlook 2026 - Anchoring Insight

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Southeast Bank PLC. marked a significant milestone in fostering a knowledge-driven banking culture with the launch of its maiden flagship research publication, Economic Outlook 2... Read More


Md Anwarul Haque elected Chairman of Executive Committee of Mercantile Bank

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Md Anwarul Haque has been elected Chairman of the Executive Committee of Mercantile Bank PLC at the 490th Board Meeting of the bank, held on July 30, 2026. Advertisement Engr. A... Read More