With more than 10 million Bangladeshi citizens living and working overseas, foreign currency exchange rates remain a matter of daily importance for households, businesses and financial institutions alike. Remittances sent home by expatriate Bangladeshis continue to play a vital role in supporting the country’s economy, while the steady expansion of international trade has increased the […]

Bangladesh’s Islamic banking sector has come under renewed pressure as instability affecting several Shariah-based banks has begun to weigh on deposits, foreign trade transactions and remittance inflows. During the first quarter of 2026, the sector recorded declines in deposits, export earnings, import settlements and inward remittances, reflecting weakening customer confidence despite its continued importance within […]