Yields on Bangladesh’s long-term government treasury bonds (BGTBs) continued their upward trajectory on Tuesday, reflecting heightened caution among investors as the fiscal year draws to a close and the nation approaches its forthcoming general election. Commercial banks, typically the primary buyers of government securities, are increasingly favouring short-term instruments or liquid assets over long-term bonds […]

BRAC Bank, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Bangladesh Bank, has successfully concluded a month-long intensive training programme for entrepreneurs operating in the cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprise (CMSME) sector. The initiative aimed to equip young and dynamic business owners with practical skills and knowledge to strengthen their enterprises and foster sustainable […]

NRBC Bank has reinforced its commitment to transparency, regulatory discipline and technological efficiency in Bangladesh’s foreign trade sector by organising an extensive workshop on digital trade reporting systems. Conducted in accordance with directives from Bangladesh Bank, the programme focused on improving the accuracy, consistency and timeliness of reporting under the Online Import Monitoring System (OIMS) […]

In a decisive step towards modernising the nation’s financial landscape, a comprehensive day-long campaign was launched in Jessore to bolster the ‘Cashless Bangladesh’ initiative. Spearheaded by the Bangladesh Bank and coordinated by IFIC Bank PLC in its capacity as the “Lead Bank” for the region, the event sought to accelerate the transition from a cash-dependent […]