logo
Questions? +1 (202) 335-3939 Login
Set Up FREE Account Submit Release
Trusted News Since 1995
A service for banking industry professionals · Monday, January 20, 2025 · 778,637,665 Articles · 3+ Million Readers
Home  •••  Newswires by Industry  •  Countries  •  U.S. States  •  World Media Directory
Banking Industry News  •••  Topics  •  Countries  •  U.S. States
Bangladesh Banking Industry News  •••  Topics  •  Bangladesh Media Directory

Bangladesh Banking Industry Newswire

  • Published on Jan 19, 2025

    Forex market in disarray

    Bangladesh Bank has officially given the green light for banks to trade foreign currency at freely negotiated rates, but there's a catch. An unofficially imposed mechanism has upset the foreign exchange market, undermining the intent of liberalisation. …

    Source: Daily Star - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 19, 2025

    Stocks at record lows, rebound expected later this year

    The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has reached a point where its shares are record cheap due to the recent macroeconomic turbulence and higher interest rates, which have diverted investments away from securities, according to leading stockbroker IDLC …

    Source: Daily Star - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 19, 2025

    Reforms may cause short-term economic slowdown: BB

    Economic activities may slow down in the near term as the government has opted to initiate massive economic reform measures, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) said yesterday. The reforms will eventually benefit the economy in the medium and long run, it said in its …

    Source: Daily Star - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 19, 2025

    Power producers call for clearing dues citing forex losses

    Private power producers have urged the Bangladesh Bank for a solution to recover losses stemming from delayed payments by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB). Members of the Bangladesh Independent Power Producers Association (BIPPA) made this …

    Source: Daily Star - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 19, 2025

    Beximco workers want jobs back

    The 40,000 laid-off workers and officials of the 16 textile and garment units of Beximco Group want the factories to remain operational so that they can be reinstated. The government is preparing to sell these units, as the group is bogged down by a huge …

    Source: Daily Star - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 18, 2025

    Wil Bangladesh’s move to heighten embankments threaten Tripura town?

    Agartala: In what appears to be the latest addition to the deterioration of Indo-Bangla border ties, a culturally rich town in Tripura, which is also the headquarters of Unakoti district, is under the threat of perpetual flooding because of the …

    Source: East Mojo - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 18, 2025

    WEF 2025: Banking on an AI revolution to overcome protectionism 

    View of Davos with congress centre during sunset prior the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Keystone / Gian Ehrenzeller Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English …

    Source: Swissinfo - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Jan 16, 2025

    Social Islami Bank allegedly hid Tk8,000 crore in defaulted loans with central bank’s help

    A secret report from Bangladesh Bank has revealed that the central bank had facilitated Social Islami Bank in concealing defaulted loans amounting to Tk7,926 crore.  According to a letter issued by the ACC Headquarters to the central bank on Tuesday (14 …

    Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 17, 2025

    BFIU asks banks to freeze accounts Tofail Ahmed, family members

    BFIU asks banks to freeze accounts Tofail Ahmed, family members DHAKA, Jan 16, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has asked banks to freeze the accounts of former commerce minister, Tofail Ahmed, and his family members.   The …

    Source: Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha - Label Pending
  • Published on Jan 19, 2025

    Stocks rebound after five-day decline

    The indexes of the stock market in Bangladesh rebounded yesterday, snapping a five-day losing streak. The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), edged up by 11.15 points, or 0.22 percent, from the previous day to close at 5,145. …

    Source: Daily Star - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 17, 2025

    Bangladesh BTMA seeks extension of usance period for import payments

    The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) recently urged the Bangladesh Bank governor to extend the usance period for payment on imports of industrial raw materials as export-oriented textile firms are facing problems due to expiry of a central bank …

    Source: Fibre 2 Fashion - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 19, 2025

    Karmasangsthan Bank’s default loan rate satisfactory: BB governor

    Karmasangsthan Bank has a default loan rate of only 3.68 percent, which is satisfactory compared to commercial or other banks, said Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur at a conference today. "When the burden of non-performing loans in the country…

    Source: Daily Star - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 17, 2025

    How sugar corporation’s money mess drags 5 state-owned banks into trouble

    Highlights: Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) owes Tk10,518 crore The money was taken from five government banks Bangladesh Bank has sought explanation from the five bank over this issue   When it comes to financial mismanagement, …

    Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 16, 2025

    Professional exam not mandatory for bankers’ promotion

    Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed the requirement for bankers to pass a professional exam or diploma for promotions, according to a circular issued yesterday. The new regulation exempts bankers appointed or promoted before February 8, 2023, from needing to …

    Source: Daily Star - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 16, 2025

    Holding diploma not mandatory for bankers’ promotion: BB

    Even bankers appointed or promoted before February 8, 2023, will be considered for promotion if they fail professional exams Holding a banking diploma as a requirement for a promotion has been relaxed for bankers, who were appointed or promoted before …

    Source: Daily Star - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 16, 2025

    Bangladesh to merge existing IPAs into unified centre

    Bangladesh is set to merge its existing five regional investment promotion agencies (IPAs) into one centre that will focus on attracting and streamlining foreign direct investment (FDI) to the country. On Tuesday, Bangladesh’s Interim Prime Minister …

    Source: Investment Monitor - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 16, 2025

    Treasury bill-bond interests fall on rising demand from banks

    Highlights On 6 January, interest rates were 11.43% for 91-day, 11.80% for 182-day, and 11.95% for 364-day Treasury bills The central bank provided Tk22,500 crore in liquidity support to six banks in November While banks are now charging 12-14% interest on …

    Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 16, 2025

    Bangladesh Bank considering policy rate hike as living costs soar

    Bangladesh Bank is considering raising the policy interest rate again as the nation grapples with persistently high inflation and increasing living costs. “The central bank typically increases the repo rate—considered the policy interest rate—to curb high …

    Source: United News of Bangladesh - Label Pending
  • Published on Jan 16, 2025

    A nation in peril: Bangladesh’s fight against chaos and extremism

    Bangladesh stands at a crossroads, facing an unprecedented confluence of political upheaval, economic instability, and rising extremism. Following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, the nation has plunged into chaos, with Islamist …

    Source: Weekly Blitz - Label Pending

07 days 12:49:39

Featured Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All
Got news to share? Submit it now.
Load more banking industry news or search news using your own keywords. There are 778,637,665 articles in our news database.

Online News Monitoring Made Simple

Established in 1995, EIN Newsdesk helps millions of users track breaking news across thousands of trusted websites. Users may set up custom email newsletters and RSS feeds or search among thousands of preset news sections. As a member, you may also submit your own news using the EIN Presswire distribution service. Membership is free and we do not sell or lease any information about you. Press release distribution, dedicated APIs, and custom services generate the revenue that allow us to offer you free basic access.

News by Country & by Industry

Worldwide News Coverage

Track news across more than 5,000 sources by country or industry or search our real-time news index.

Banking Industry News by Country >
Banking Industry News by U.S. State >
Banking Industry News Topics >
Online News Publications >
World News Report >

News Alerts & News Feeds

Custom News Monitoring

News page results can be outputted as RSS or received daily by email. You may also use our NewsPlugin for WordPress.

Create Email Newsletter >
Create RSS Feed >
NewsPlugin for WordPress >

Submit News

PR Distribution Service

Our EIN Presswire's distribution footprint reaches millions. You can upload news which is re-published through EIN Newsdesk, fed into Twitter and Facebook, and onto partner sites, Google News, Bing News, etc.

EIN Presswire >
Events >

World Media Directory

News Media Guide

This is a listing of the world’s TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Last update: 01/18/2025

World Media Directory >

Banking, Finance & Investment Industry Press Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All
Got news to share? Submit it now.

Banking, Finance & Investment Events

See All

No event was found.

Become a Member - Join Today!
Join thousands of professionals. Stay current. Stay competitive.
  • Track news from thousands of sources
  • Submit news sources for inclusion in our news tracking algorithm
  • Build your own customized email newsletters
  • Use of our RSS Feeds
  • Includes a complimentary EIN Presswire account plus 1-free release
  • Uncluttered & advertising free news pages

Banking Industry Today by EIN Newsdesk & EIN Presswire (a press release distribution service)

Follow us on Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn

Newsmatics Inc., 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036 · Contact · About

© 1995-2025 Newsmatics Inc., a publisher of EIN News · All Rights Reserved · Privacy Policy · User Agreement