Bangladesh Bank (BB) has clarified that no final decision has been taken regarding the issuance of digital bank licences, amid reports published in several national dailies. As part of the government's initiative to expand technology-driven inclusive financial services and build a "Cashless Bangla
Commercial banks' interbank and central-bank borrowings continue to plummet amid credit-demand squeeze for sluggish economic activity and also liquidity saturation through foreign-exchange conversion to local currency, experts say. The central bank intensifies its foreign-exchange-market intervent
It is imperative for the newly elected government to continue coordinated fiscal and monetary policies to keep inflation under control, as price growth has eased to single digits in the current fiscal year. Immediate-past finance adviser of the interim government Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has tipped thi
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday pledged sweeping changes to the country’s economy and capital markets, vowing that a 'revolutionary transformation' is on the way. Talking to reporters at Shah Amanat International Airport as he arrived in Chattogram after
Citizen's Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh on Thursday called for strict fiscal discipline for the rest of the current fiscal year, alongside a cautious, evidence-based approach to preparing a realistic and implementable budget for FY27. It advised deferring the rollout of the BNP's election- manifes
Savers have been earning positive real returns since June 2025 as deposit rates on the financial market have remained above the pace of inflation, according to the latest central bank data. The widening gap has encouraged households to channel more funds into the formal banking system. After a ne
A total of 86 development projects, stalled for more than a decade despite having an approved estimated cost of Tk 4.76 trillion, significantly squeezed the previous government's fiscal space, potentially limiting the new administration's ability to take up fresh schemes, officials at the Planning
Bangladesh's exporters enjoyed a modest boost in December last as the country's real effective exchange rate (REER) edged down, easing pressure on the Taka and slightly improving its global competitiveness. The latest central bank data suggest that while the currency remains somewhat overvalued, t
Yields on Bangladesh's 10-year Treasury bonds declined further on Tuesday as banks channelled surplus liquidity into government securities amid subdued private sector credit demand and improved market liquidity.Bangladesh market research The cut-off yield, generally known as the interest rate, on
Experts on Tuesday called on the new government to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into management and policymaking to unlock economic potential and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They also advocated circular economy practices and the enactment of laws aligned with the co
Leading trade body leaders have expressed optimism that the newly formed cabinet will take decisive steps to boost economic growth, restore investor confidence, and address long-standing challenges across Bangladesh's industrial and commercial sectors. They have expressed optimism that the new cab
Newly-appointed Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday set out an agenda centred on deregulation and lowering the cost of doing business, saying the measures were essential to restore momentum in the country's fragile economy. Talking to the Financial Express shortly
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Tuesday that his top priority is to deregulate institutional powers to improve efficiency and restore momentum in the economy. “My first priority is deregulation,” the finance and planning minister told the Financial Ex
