Strategic reform initiatives and intensified recovery drives across Bangladesh’s financial sector have successfully pushed down the country’s non-performing loan (NPL) ratio by nearly three percentage points over the past nine months. According to official figures released by Bangladesh Bank, the ratio of default loans to total outstanding credit dropped from 35.73 per cent in September […]

Bangladesh National Insurance Company Limited has denied having any undisclosed price-sensitive information or operational decisions that could account for the recent sharp rise in its share price and trading volume. The general insurer made the clarification in response to a formal query from the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) dated 14 September 2026. The exchange sought […]

Bank lending in Bangladesh remained largely stagnant during the first half of 2026, with the loan portfolios of a significant number of lenders either contracting or showing only marginal growth as the banking sector faced increasing pressure from rising classified loans. According to Bangladesh Bank data, outstanding loans and advances held by the country’s 61 […]

The local financial sector continues to observe steady movement in foreign currency valuations, with the central bank publishing the official foreign exchange rates for Tuesday, 15 September 2026. According to figures provided by Bangladesh Bank, the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) maintains a relatively tight trading corridor across major global reserve currencies, reflecting prevailing interbank demand and […]

In a strategic push to elevate the quality of its overseas workforce, Bangladesh Bank has signed an agreement with the Probashi Kallyan Bank (PKB) to provide loans of up to 1 million BDT (approximately £6,200) for prospective migrants seeking foreign language training. Backed by a substantial 1,000-crore BDT fund allocated by the central bank, the […]

Bangladesh’s banking sector has suffered a severe blow as escalating non-performing loans (NPLs) and mounting provision shortfalls pushed the capital deficit of 21 banks to a staggering Tk 2,94,000 crore at the end of the March quarter. Data from Bangladesh Bank highlights a worsening systemic crisis. The Tk 2.94 lakh crore shortfall marks a steep […]

Trading and commercial activities between Bangladesh and its international partners continue to expand rapidly, driving an increased demand for foreign currency transactions across the country’s banking network. On Sunday, 13 September 2026, Bangladesh Bank released the official exchange rates, providing critical baseline figures for importers, exporters, and financial institutions handling cross-border payments. According to the […]