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Bangladesh Bank.
central bank of Bangladesh and member of the Asian Clearing Union
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Bangladesh Bank manages monetary policy in Bangladesh.Well supported23 reports4 developments inside
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Bangladesh Bank granted permission for Islamic financing while IPDC Finance shares were traded on the Dhaka Stock Exchange.Some support1 report
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Conflict in West Asia is driving up international fuel prices, leading to global price volatility and impacting domestic policy in Bangladesh.Some support1 report1 development inside
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DK Digital Bank, backed by Bhutan's DK Bank, is involved in a board meeting discussing the competition in the digital financial services market.Some support1 report
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Due to the Middle East conflict, fuel prices are climbing sharply, leading the central bank of Bangladesh to manage foreign exchange reserves.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Governor of Bangladesh Bank urges India to increase imports from Bangladesh to address trade imbalance.Some support1 report
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Governor promotes central bank's digital payment initiatives to build a cashless payment ecosystem in Bangladesh.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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The formal banking system, monitored by Bangladesh Bank, could provide an alternative to informal networks for the Rohingya population residing in camps in Bangladesh.Some support1 report
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Central bank assesses liabilities of financial institutions in Bangladesh.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Bangladesh Bank is considering extending the overdue period for financial institutions in Bangladesh.Some support1 report
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The Executive Committee held a meeting, and the World Bank provided foreign financing for a project.Some support1 report
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The central bank ordered action against Bangladesh Commerce Bank, involving senior officers Hamidur Rahman and Delwar Hossain.Some support1 report
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The Alliance for Financial Inclusion was recognized for its commitments regarding financial inclusion.Some support1 report
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ICAB engaged with Bangladesh Bank regarding various financial sector issues on September 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank appoints Md Mostaqur Rahman as governor, following the removal of Mansur, which is being legally challenged by Abdullah Al Mamun.Some support1 report
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Government defends central bank operations against criticism.Some support1 report
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MFS supports the cashless ecosystem for inclusion, coinciding with Md Mostaqur Rahman's role as Governor of Bangladesh Bank.Some support2 reports
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The Bank Resolution (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the powers of the central bank.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank reports high non-performing loans in the country's financial sector.Some support3 reports
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Policy Research Institute analyzes government fiscal policy as the government borrows from the banking system.Some support1 report
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HSBC provides aid for flood-hit families in Chattogram, involving Chattogram City Corporation and Bangladesh Bank.Some support1 report
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Development plans in North Bengal involve railway connectivity, agricultural funding, and aiming for a $1 trillion economy by 2034.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bangladesh Bank guides startup investment company.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank is intensifying efforts to protect the interests of depositors at Sammilito Islami Bank PLC.Some support3 reports
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Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC is purchasing land in Savar for a data center and requires approval from the bank.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank's headquarters are located in Dhaka, and it has partnered with PKSF to manage an incentive fund.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank, the Islamic banking sector, and the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management co-organized a workshop focusing on strengthening governance and Shariah compliance.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bangladesh Bank gave its nod to convert conventional banking branches to Islamic branches within the country's financial sector.Some support1 report
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The National Board of Revenue and Bangladesh Bank are involved in a fiscal reform committee in Bangladesh.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank is issuing directives providing policy support for finance companies that are facing financial distress.Some support3 reports
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Central bank of Bangladesh issues warnings regarding the country's financial stability.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Md Mostaqur Rahman serves as the central bank's governor.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
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The central bank governor announced new credit disbursement targets aimed at boosting production and controlling inflation within the agricultural sector.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank introduced schemes to boost agricultural activity in Rajshahi and Rangpur, with specific rules regarding defaulters listed by the Credit Information Bureau.Some support1 report1 development inside
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City Bank disclosed corporate actions on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, including a capital increase plan following a dividend restriction.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh implements digital payment incentives, seeks trade negotiations, and plans an IPO while releasing official inflation data.Some support1 report
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A taskforce including officials from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority and Bangladesh Bank was formed.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank intervened due to acute capital shortfalls.Some support1 report
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Policy instructions were issued in Dhaka regarding how duties must account for international prices established in Dubai, involving the NBR and Bangladesh Bank.Some support1 report1 development inside
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International Finance Corporation and Bangladesh Bank jointly implement the Cashless Digital Bangladesh project.Some support2 reports
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Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, the outgoing Deputy Governor, was noted on July 6, 2026.Some support2 reports
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High court issues a rule following a petition, seeking to declare excessive charges illegal.Some support1 report
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Central bank monitors SME vulnerability due to defaults.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank advises on sovereign debt issuance, benchmarking against successful international bond taps.Some support1 report
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The banking sector, represented by the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh, is proposing fee hikes to mitigate the impact of rising operational costs.Some support2 reports
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IMF talks involving Bangladesh Bank were held in Dhaka on July 12, 2026.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank is supervising Islami Bank Bangladesh after the group control ended.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Central bank officials confirm that the president of Global Islami Bank used the institution for personal account transactions.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank is transitioning to IFRS standards for provisioning under a new 18-month roadmap.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank oversaw leadership changes and regulated executive departures from banks.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Md Sarwar Hossain was appointed as Deputy Governor of the Bangladesh Bank.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank announced a refinancing and incentive package while the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry criticized policy coordination.Some support2 reports
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Bangladesh Bank appointed Habibur Rahman to key leadership roles and utilized Kabir Ahmed for official capacity.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank is launching the Bangla QR system nationwide, with Md Mostaqur Rahman heading the steering committee.Some support2 reports
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The Government of Bangladesh utilized Bangladesh Bank to issue short-term sukuk.Some support2 reports
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Bangladesh Bank provided special support to banks while Fitch warned about budget revenue execution risks in the country.Some support1 report
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The International Finance Corporation and Bangladesh Bank collaborated on a Risk-Based Supervision workshop.Some support1 report
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A former governor of the central bank is implicated in a financial crime dating back to 2016.Some support2 reports
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Bangladesh Bank managed banking sector stability while enforcing health regulations and cancelling licenses in 2018.Some support1 report
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Various financial and policy institutions, including the Policy Research Institute and Bangladesh Bank, collaborated on the Orange Economy Summit 2026.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Bangladesh Bank
Recent events traced to Bangladesh Bank, step by stepAround Bangladesh Bank this week
News at the entities that move Bangladesh Bank most-
Bangladesh StructuralUS diplomatic pressure and WFP humanitarian aid are deployed in Bangladesh regarding the Rohingya crisis.Moves Bangladesh Bank
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International Financial Reporting Standards StructuralVIFC leverages international financial reporting standards to offer Vietnam a chance to embed global finance principles.Moves Bangladesh Bank
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high court StructuralThe High Court disqualified Danam Nagender under the anti-defection law.Moves Bangladesh Bank
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parliament OperationalSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Bangladesh Bank
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West Asia Shared contextA high-level review on pollution was held in Delhi after the West Asia situation caused a bitumen supply disruption, affecting operational bodies like the DJB and Metro Corporation.Moves Bangladesh Bank
Connections
The 40 strongest of 75, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bangladesh Structural
Bangladesh Bank functions as the central monetary authority, managing economic policy and ensuring financial stability for Bangladesh.
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Atiur Rahman Operational
Atiur Rahman served as a former governor of Bangladesh Bank and was implicated in a 2016 reserve theft.
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Md Mostaqur Rahman Structural
Md Mostaqur Rahman serves as the Governor of Bangladesh Bank, directing its policy and operations.
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Mashrur Arefin Structural
Mashrur Arefin holds the formal leadership position as chairman/CEO of Bangladesh Bank.
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Beeline Structural
Beeline operates under a Digital Bank license formally issued by the Bangladesh Bank.
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Zakir Hossain Chowdhury Structural
Zakir Hossain Chowdhury served as the outgoing Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank.
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MFS Structural
MFS must comply with mandates from Bangladesh Bank regarding the mandatory use and interoperability of QR code systems for transactions.
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Kabir Ahmed Structural
Bangladesh Bank formally utilizes Kabir Ahmed in an official capacity.
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Md Sarwar Hossain Structural
Md Sarwar Hossain was appointed as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, establishing a formal leadership role.
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Habibur Rahman Structural
Bangladesh Bank appointed Habibur Rahman to key leadership roles.
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City Group Structural
City Group sought regulatory support and intervention from the central bank, establishing a functional dependency.
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Mansur Structural
Mansur served as the governor of Bangladesh Bank, establishing a formal governance relationship.
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Banks Structural
Bangladesh Bank acts as the central bank, issuing mandatory guidelines and operating as the primary regulator for the commercial banks.
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Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Operational
The two entities maintain an operational partnership, including joint task force membership and shared discussion of national capital movements.
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University of Dhaka Structural
The Chairman of University of Dhaka participates in Bangladesh Bank's MPC and they co-organize public awareness programs.
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West Asia Shared context
Geopolitical conflicts in West Asia drive global price volatility, which subsequently impacts Bangladesh Bank's domestic policy.
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Abdul Hannan Masud Structural
A is a high-ranking official whose actions are formally linked to the operations and governance of the central bank.
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International Financial Reporting Standards Structural
Bangladesh Bank is transitioning to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards for provisioning.
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high court Structural
The High Court has formally involved the Governor of Bangladesh Bank as a respondent in a judicial ruling.
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Syed Mahbubur Rahman Structural
A utilizes data from B to inform expert assessments regarding economic slowdowns.
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Credit Information Bureau Structural
Bangladesh Bank utilizes the defaulter lists provided by the Credit Information Bureau to implement its schemes.
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committee Structural
The central bank operates under the policy and oversight of the committee.
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SME Structural
The central bank maintains formal oversight of the SME sector regarding financial health and default risk.
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Khizir Ahmed Choudhury Structural
A held a formal capacity on a bench whose decisions were tracked and upheld in relation to Bangladesh Bank's operations.
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International Finance Corporation Operational
The two institutions actively collaborate on policy initiatives, including risk-based supervision and digital projects.
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Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management Operational
The two entities collaborated by co-organizing a workshop focused on Islamic banking issues.
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MFS Operational
MFS actively supports the cashless ecosystem within the financial environment overseen by Bangladesh Bank.
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Hasnat Abdullah Operational
Hasnat Abdullah proposes monetary policy cycles that influence Bangladesh Bank's operations.
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National Board of Revenue Operational
The National Board of Revenue and Bangladesh Bank require close coordination to implement economic reforms and attend joint policy meetings.
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Dhaka Shared context
The central bank of Bangladesh operates out of its headquarters located in the city of Dhaka.
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Community Bank Structural
Bangladesh Bank regulates the banking sector, implying a structural regulatory relationship with Community Bank.
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Türkiye Mentioned together
Bangladesh Bank cites Türkiye's experience regarding bad loan reduction as a case study.
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Rangpur Shared context
Bangladesh Bank is implementing schemes specifically targeting agricultural activity within the Rangpur district.
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Middle East Operational
The geopolitical situation and conflict in the Middle East influence global energy prices, which impacts the operational environment of Bangladesh Bank.
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Rajshahi Operational
Bangladesh Bank introduces policy schemes aimed at boosting agricultural activity within the Rajshahi region.
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parliament Operational
Parliament and Bangladesh Bank interact through governmental policy actions following finance minister announcements.
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Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Structural
The Director General of A attended a Monetary Policy Committee meeting of B, indicating a formal advisory or coordination role.
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Aviva Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of financial market activity, but no direct coupling is evidenced.
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World Bank Transactional
World Bank provides foreign financing for projects involving Bangladesh Bank.
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HSBC Mentioned together
Both institutions are involved in disaster relief efforts.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
16 events- Bangladesh Bank granted permission for Islamic financing while IPDC Finance shares were traded on the Dhaka Stock Exchange.
- Conflict in West Asia is driving up international fuel prices, leading to global price volatility and impacting domestic policy in Bangladesh.
- DK Digital Bank, backed by Bhutan's DK Bank, is involved in a board meeting discussing the competition in the digital financial services market.
- Due to the Middle East conflict, fuel prices are climbing sharply, leading the central bank of Bangladesh to manage foreign exchange reserves.
- Governor of Bangladesh Bank urges India to increase imports from Bangladesh to address trade imbalance.
- The formal banking system, monitored by Bangladesh Bank, could provide an alternative to informal networks for the Rohingya population residing in camps in Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh Bank is considering extending the overdue period for financial institutions in Bangladesh.
- The Executive Committee held a meeting, and the World Bank provided foreign financing for a project.
- The central bank ordered action against Bangladesh Commerce Bank, involving senior officers Hamidur Rahman and Delwar Hossain.
- The Alliance for Financial Inclusion was recognized for its commitments regarding financial inclusion.
- ICAB engaged with Bangladesh Bank regarding various financial sector issues on September 10, 2026.
- Bangladesh Bank appoints Md Mostaqur Rahman as governor, following the removal of Mansur, which is being legally challenged by Abdullah Al Mamun.
- Government defends central bank operations against criticism.
- MFS supports the cashless ecosystem for inclusion, coinciding with Md Mostaqur Rahman's role as Governor of Bangladesh Bank.
- The Bank Resolution (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the powers of the central bank.
- Bangladesh Bank reports high non-performing loans in the country's financial sector.
August 2026
18 events- Governor promotes central bank's digital payment initiatives to build a cashless payment ecosystem in Bangladesh.
- Policy Research Institute analyzes government fiscal policy as the government borrows from the banking system.
- HSBC provides aid for flood-hit families in Chattogram, involving Chattogram City Corporation and Bangladesh Bank.
- Development plans in North Bengal involve railway connectivity, agricultural funding, and aiming for a $1 trillion economy by 2034.
- Bangladesh Bank guides startup investment company.
- Bangladesh Bank is intensifying efforts to protect the interests of depositors at Sammilito Islami Bank PLC.
- Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC is purchasing land in Savar for a data center and requires approval from the bank.
- Bangladesh Bank's headquarters are located in Dhaka, and it has partnered with PKSF to manage an incentive fund.
- Bangladesh Bank gave its nod to convert conventional banking branches to Islamic branches within the country's financial sector.
- The National Board of Revenue and Bangladesh Bank are involved in a fiscal reform committee in Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh Bank is issuing directives providing policy support for finance companies that are facing financial distress.
- The central bank governor announced new credit disbursement targets aimed at boosting production and controlling inflation within the agricultural sector.
- City Bank disclosed corporate actions on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, including a capital increase plan following a dividend restriction.
- Bangladesh implements digital payment incentives, seeks trade negotiations, and plans an IPO while releasing official inflation data.
- A taskforce including officials from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority and Bangladesh Bank was formed.
- Bangladesh Bank intervened due to acute capital shortfalls.
- Policy instructions were issued in Dhaka regarding how duties must account for international prices established in Dubai, involving the NBR and Bangladesh Bank.
- International Finance Corporation and Bangladesh Bank jointly implement the Cashless Digital Bangladesh project.
July 2026
11 events- Central bank assesses liabilities of financial institutions in Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh Bank, the Islamic banking sector, and the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management co-organized a workshop focusing on strengthening governance and Shariah compliance.
- Bangladesh Bank introduced schemes to boost agricultural activity in Rajshahi and Rangpur, with specific rules regarding defaulters listed by the Credit Information Bureau.
- Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, the outgoing Deputy Governor, was noted on July 6, 2026.
- High court issues a rule following a petition, seeking to declare excessive charges illegal.
- Central bank monitors SME vulnerability due to defaults.
- Bangladesh Bank advises on sovereign debt issuance, benchmarking against successful international bond taps.
- The banking sector, represented by the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh, is proposing fee hikes to mitigate the impact of rising operational costs.
- IMF talks involving Bangladesh Bank were held in Dhaka on July 12, 2026.
- Central bank officials confirm that the president of Global Islami Bank used the institution for personal account transactions.
- Bangladesh Bank is transitioning to IFRS standards for provisioning under a new 18-month roadmap.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
15 events- Bangladesh Bank manages monetary policy in Bangladesh.
- Central bank of Bangladesh issues warnings regarding the country's financial stability.
- Md Mostaqur Rahman serves as the central bank's governor.
- Bangladesh Bank is supervising Islami Bank Bangladesh after the group control ended.
- Bangladesh Bank oversaw leadership changes and regulated executive departures from banks.
- Md Sarwar Hossain was appointed as Deputy Governor of the Bangladesh Bank.
- Bangladesh Bank announced a refinancing and incentive package while the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry criticized policy coordination.
- Bangladesh Bank appointed Habibur Rahman to key leadership roles and utilized Kabir Ahmed for official capacity.
- Bangladesh Bank is launching the Bangla QR system nationwide, with Md Mostaqur Rahman heading the steering committee.
- The Government of Bangladesh utilized Bangladesh Bank to issue short-term sukuk.
- Bangladesh Bank provided special support to banks while Fitch warned about budget revenue execution risks in the country.
- The International Finance Corporation and Bangladesh Bank collaborated on a Risk-Based Supervision workshop.
- A former governor of the central bank is implicated in a financial crime dating back to 2016.
- Bangladesh Bank managed banking sector stability while enforcing health regulations and cancelling licenses in 2018.
- Various financial and policy institutions, including the Policy Research Institute and Bangladesh Bank, collaborated on the Orange Economy Summit 2026.