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$234b laundered during 2009-23

$234b laundered during 2009-23

Approximately US$234 billion was illicitly transferred out of Bangladesh during 2009-2023, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told parliament Wednesday on a question about money laundering during the Awami League rule. He quoted from the findings laid down by the White Paper Preparation Committee

Bangladesh records historic $3.75b remittance inflow in March

Bangladesh records historic $3.75b remittance inflow in March

Bangladesh’s financial sector achieved a historic milestone as remittance inflows surged to a record-breaking US$3.75 billion in March 2026, the highest monthly figure ever recorded in the nation’s history. According to data released by Bangladesh Bank today, the March 2026 performance

ADP implementation shows slight improvement in February

ADP implementation shows slight improvement in February

The Annual Development Programme (ADP) implementation rate in February, while remaining at a low level, has almost doubled compared to the last fiscal when the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus was in power. According to the latest progress report released by the Implementation Mo

BB enlists 7 CMA firms for export subsidy audits

BB enlists 7 CMA firms for export subsidy audits

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has enlisted seven Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) firms to conduct audits of applications for export subsidies and cash incentives, according to a central bank directive issued on Wednesday. The move is part of the regulator’s ongoing efforts to ensure transparency

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