The foreign exchange market in Bangladesh opened on Tuesday with a broadly mixed performance, as global geopolitical tensions—particularly ongoing instability in the Middle East—continue to influence currency movements. Over the past two months, the market has experienced persistent volatility, with most foreign currencies fluctuating against the Bangladeshi Taka amid shifting global demand and import pressures. […]

Bangladesh Bank has issued directives to introduce an online-based “e-loan” facility, marking a significant step towards expanding the country’s digital financial ecosystem. The initiative is designed to make banking services faster, more accessible, and fully remote, allowing customers to apply for, receive approval for, and obtain loan funds without physically visiting a bank branch. According […]