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Economy

Sammilito Islami Bank: Depositors Begin Withdrawing Funds Amid Discontent

Depositors have started receiving their money from Sammilito Islami Bank. Customers who applied for withdrawals on the first day have

ACC Summons 9 Eastern Bank Officials, Including MD

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned top officials of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) for questioning as part of an investigation

Per capita debt stands at Tk 1.29 lakh

Bangladesh’s per capita debt stood at Tk 1,29,239 as of March 31, 2026, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told

Dual Banking System Introduced at Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a dual banking system to expand customers’ access to both conventional and Shariah-based Islamic banking services

upay Partners with Kommute to Transform Everyday Office Commutes

UCB Fintech Limited (upay), a concern of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Kommute

Bangladesh Bank Warns Against Illegal Loan Apps

Bangladesh Bank has warned the public against various mobile applications that offer loans online, amid allegations that such apps collect

upay Rewards Customers through Successful Campaigns in Khulna

upay has successfully concluded its “Payoneer to upay” and “Add Money” campaigns in the Khulna region, rewarding two customers with

UCB Takes New Initiative to Implement IFRS 9

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has entered into an agreement with RAPTAS Resolute Ltd and Global Brand PLC to implement

China to Supply Electricity to National Grid at Tk 25 per Unit

A Chinese company is working on a project to generate electricity from waste at the Aminbazar landfill in Dhaka. Once

New Momentum in Revenue Collection, NBR Rolls Out Strict Action Plan

The country’s revenue collection process is witnessing significant changes following new directives from the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and

Combined Islami Bank: Customers Can Withdraw Money as Needed from September 1

Depositors of Combined Islami Bank PLC will not face any haircut on their profits. From September 1, individual depositors will

Tk 141 Crore Allegedly Embezzled from Islami Bank, 29 Accused in 3 ACC Cases

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved three cases over allegations that Tk 141.20 crore was embezzled from the Jubilee Road

Gold Prices Rise Again, How Much Per Bhori?

Gold prices have risen again in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has increased the price of 22-carat gold by

Loan Fraud: Case Approved Against Former Padma Bank MD, Nine Others

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved a case against former Padma Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD &

No Alternative to Investment to Revive Economy: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said there is no alternative to investment to revive the country’s economy and

BFIU Orders Disclosure of Linked Accounts After Account Suspension

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has instructed all reporting organizations to immediately provide information on other accounts linked to

NBR to Be Split into Two Independent Institutions: Finance Minister

A final decision has been made to split the National Board of Revenue (NBR) into two separate and transparent institutions,

Gold Price in Bangladesh Today: Tk 236,779 per Bhori

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raised the price of gold by Tk 2,158 per bhori on Saturday. The revised prices