Bangladesh, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, is witnessing the intensification of extreme weather events. Flooded farmland, saline intrusion into once-fertile rice paddies, and cyclone-ravaged coastal communities are jeopardising both agriculture and livelihoods across the country. Despite its global leadership in climate adaptation, Bangladesh has yet to fully harness the potential of climate risk […]

State-owned commercial banks in Bangladesh are capable of lending, yet continue to face significant challenges in recovering loans, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur has observed. Addressing the Sonali Bank Annual Conference 2026 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) on Monday, 2 February, Dr Mansur highlighted structural constraints that limit the operational efficiency […]

Dhaka, 3 February 2026: In a significant step towards modernising the nation’s currency system, Bangladesh Bank has officially unveiled the new 10-taka banknote, part of its ongoing “Historic and Archaeological Architecture of Bangladesh” series. This marks the first time the denomination will be widely circulated among the public. The announcement was made on Monday through […]