Bangladesh Bank.
central bank of Bangladesh and member of the Asian Clearing Union
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Bangladesh Bank is supervising several foreign banks, including State Bank of India, National Bank of Pakistan, and HSBC.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bangladesh Bank is relaxing lending rules for City Group, which owes loans to foreign banks like HSBC.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank manages monetary policy in Bangladesh.Well supported24 reports4 developments inside
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Bangladesh faces economic stagnation warnings and financial strain due to escalating Middle East conflict.Some support2 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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BSEC allowed subsidiaries to operate despite Bangladesh Bank's cancellation process.Some support1 report
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Key figures discussed banking sector reforms and financial restructuring amidst Bangladesh Bank's operations.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank targets reducing national inflation while DP World secures a 15-year port concession.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh Bank conducted a buyback auction on behalf of the Finance Division on October 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman instructed Bangladesh Bank to allow withdrawals on October 8, 2026.Some support1 report
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Key institutions in Bangladesh are tracking food prices and warning about inflation vulnerability and household financial difficulty.Well supported4 reports
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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 report2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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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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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 support6 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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What's reaching Bangladesh Bank
Events traced to Bangladesh Bank, step by step, newest first- Bangladesh Bank may struggle with inflation amid land loss predictionsBangladesh Bank may face challenges controlling inflation amid predicted land and food declinePossible
- Geopolitical tensions may force Bangladesh Bank to manage economic risksGeopolitical uncertainty may require Bangladesh Bank to adjust monetary policy.Possible
- Blue economy growth may require Bangladesh Bank policy adjustmentsBlue economy growth may require Bangladesh Bank policy adjustmentsPossible
- New energy deals may help stabilize Bangladesh Bank's outlookNew energy imports could help stabilize Bangladesh's economy.Possible
- Regional trade talks may increase financial management demands on Bangladesh BankIncreased regional trade could require Bangladesh Bank to manage greater foreign exchange flowsPossible
- Worsening food insecurity may pressure Bangladesh Bank's monetary policyWorsening food insecurity may pressure Bangladesh Bank's monetary policyPossible
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- FX reserve decline pressures Bangladesh Bank amid loan talksBangladesh Bank faces pressure to manage sharp foreign-exchange reserve declinesReported
- Fuel crisis forces Bangladesh Bank to balance reserves and inflationBangladesh Bank faces pressure balancing reserves against fuel-driven inflationReported
Around Bangladesh Bank this week
News at the entities that move Bangladesh Bank most-
high court StructuralThe High Court overturned government regulations related to the Ministry of Health's approach, following discussions on regulatory roles.Moves Bangladesh Bank
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parliament OperationalPresident Mutharika postponed a Parliament meeting to allow resources to be dedicated to El Niño relief efforts.Moves Bangladesh Bank
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West Asia Shared contextIranian forces are operating across West Asia, retaliating against Israel's war by threatening and inflicting serious damage on US warships.Moves Bangladesh Bank
Connections
The 40 strongest of 85, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bangladesh Structural
Bangladesh Bank serves as the central monetary authority, implementing economic policy and ensuring financial stability for Bangladesh.
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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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Atiur Rahman Structural
Atiur Rahman held the formal position of governor at Bangladesh Bank.
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HSBC Structural
HSBC operates under the supervision and regulatory framework of Bangladesh Bank.
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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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Zakir Hossain Chowdhury Structural
Zakir Hossain Chowdhury served as the outgoing Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank.
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City Group Structural
City Group is subject to regulatory oversight by Bangladesh Bank, which adjusts lending rules for the company.
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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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Habibur Rahman Structural
Bangladesh Bank appointed Habibur Rahman to key leadership roles.
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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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State Bank of India Structural
State Bank of India operates under the regulatory supervision of Bangladesh Bank.
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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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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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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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International Financial Reporting Standards Structural
Bangladesh Bank is transitioning to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards for provisioning.
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committee Structural
The central bank operates under the policy and oversight of the committee.
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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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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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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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Credit Information Bureau Structural
Bangladesh Bank utilizes the defaulter lists provided by the Credit Information Bureau to implement its schemes.
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Commercial Bank of Ceylon Structural
Commercial Bank of Ceylon operates under the regulatory supervision of Bangladesh Bank.
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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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Syed Mahbubur Rahman Structural
A utilizes data from B to inform expert assessments regarding economic slowdowns.
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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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UCB Structural
Bangladesh Bank regulates UCB, evidenced by easing shareholding limits for investors.
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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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National Bank of Pakistan Structural
National Bank of Pakistan operates under the regulatory supervision of Bangladesh Bank.
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Arifur Rahman Structural
Arifur Rahman holds a formal, active role within Bangladesh Bank during financial sector restructuring.
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Rangpur Shared context
Bangladesh Bank is implementing schemes specifically targeting agricultural activity within the Rangpur district.
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Finance Division Operational
The Finance Division conducted a buyback auction, indicating active coordination with Bangladesh Bank.
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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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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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parliament Operational
Parliament and Bangladesh Bank interact through governmental policy actions following finance minister announcements.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
9 events- Bangladesh Bank is supervising several foreign banks, including State Bank of India, National Bank of Pakistan, and HSBC.
- Bangladesh Bank is relaxing lending rules for City Group, which owes loans to foreign banks like HSBC.
- Bangladesh faces economic stagnation warnings and financial strain due to escalating Middle East conflict.
- BSEC allowed subsidiaries to operate despite Bangladesh Bank's cancellation process.
- Key figures discussed banking sector reforms and financial restructuring amidst Bangladesh Bank's operations.
- Bangladesh Bank targets reducing national inflation while DP World secures a 15-year port concession.
- Bangladesh Bank conducted a buyback auction on behalf of the Finance Division on October 9, 2026.
- Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman instructed Bangladesh Bank to allow withdrawals on October 8, 2026.
- Key institutions in Bangladesh are tracking food prices and warning about inflation vulnerability and household financial difficulty.
September 2026
16 events- Due to the Middle East conflict, fuel prices are climbing sharply, leading the central bank of Bangladesh to manage foreign exchange reserves.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
June 2026
6 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.