The revised regulations allow financial institutions other than banks, as well as government entities, to provide mobile financial services.
February 18, 2022The new standards come into effect on 1 March. Banks will not be allowed to make salary increases dependent on deposit targets.
January 29, 2022The exposure limits have been tightened to strengthen the banks’ credit risk management and ensure stability of the sector.
January 26, 2022Banks and FIs should spend at 20 percent of their CSR funds on the environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation, up from 10 percent previously.
January 21, 2022Banks are instructed to quickly register and then dispose of non-banking assets put up as collateral in the event of a borrower default.
September 25, 2021Eleven banks, including seven that are state-owned, are asked to explain how they plan to address capital shortfalls.
September 13, 2021Bangladesh Bank has directed banks to block e-commerce firms from receiving direct payments from customers.
September 3, 2021Borrowers will not be considered in default if they repay 25 percent of their loan instalments until December this year.
September 2, 2021A higher leverage ratio will help banks reduce import costs, increase quality capital, and enhance their ability of banks to absorb riskes, Bangladesh Bank said.
August 22, 2021The new reporting policy will enable the central bank to monitor NBFI lending more closely and ensure provisions are being adequately maintained.
August 5, 2021