Amid ongoing global economic uncertainties, gold prices in Bangladesh have once again experienced a decline. For the second consecutive adjustment, the Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) has reduced the price of the precious metal, cutting the rate per tola by 3,266 taka. The updated rates were announced on Monday morning, 9 March, and will be effective […]

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has formalised syndication mandate agreements with R.A. Spinning Mills Ltd. and Outpace Spinning Mills Ltd. to arrange a syndicated financing facility valued at BDT 6,500 million. The agreement represents a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening industrial financing in the country’s textile sector while supporting the continued growth of two established yarn […]

City Bank PLC and Toyota Bangladesh Limited have entered into a strategic partnership designed to enhance financial collaboration and support the business operations of the automobile company in Bangladesh. The cooperation was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the head office of City Bank in Dhaka, marking a significant development in […]

In a decisive move to bolster foreign direct investment (FDI) and enhance the ease of doing business, Bangladesh Bank has significantly eased the regulations governing the repatriation of capital by foreign investors. Under the new directive, foreign shareholders may now transfer proceeds from the sale of shares in non-listed companies—both public and private—up to a […]

The Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) has formally requested the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) to waive the remaining license renewal fees for both life and non-life insurance companies for the 2026 calendar year. This appeal, aimed at easing the financial and administrative burden on the sector, was articulated in a letter despatched to the […]

Bangladesh Bank has made it easier for foreign investors to transfer shares and repatriate the proceeds from sales back to the country. A new master circular has been issued, streamlining the process for non-resident investors in private and public limited companies that are not listed on the stock market. On 8 March 2026, Bangladesh Bank […]