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Bangladesh Bank Expands Home Loan Limits Strategically

Bangladesh Bank Expands Home Loan Limits Strategically

In response to escalating urbanisation, persistent rises in construction material costs, and growing housing demand among the middle and upper-middle classes, Bangladesh Bank has introduced a revised home loan policy. The updated framework significantly increases borrowing limits for eligible customers while maintaining prudent risk management. Policy makers and banking sector experts anticipate that this initiative […]
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Central Bank Orders Gender Sensitive Washrooms in All Banks Central Bank Orders Gender-Sensitive Washrooms in All Banks

Central Bank Orders Gender-Sensitive Washrooms in All Banks

In a definitive move to promote workplace equality and public health, Bangladesh Bank has issued a mandatory directive requiring all scheduled banks to establish gender-sensitive and hygienic washroom facilities. The central bank’s circular, disseminated on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, targets the chronic lack of adequate sanitary infrastructure that has long inconvenienced female staff and customers […]
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Central Bank Acquires 223 Million to Stabilise Reserves Central Bank Acquires $223 Million to Stabilise Reserves

Central Bank Acquires $223 Million to Stabilise Reserves

In a decisive move to bolster national liquidity, Bangladesh Bank has purchased an additional $223.50 million from 14 commercial banks. The transaction, conducted on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, reflects the central bank’s intensified efforts to manage foreign exchange volatility and replenish the nation’s “war chest” of reserves as the new calendar year commences. Transaction Details […]
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The Digital Frontier Why Bancassurance Matters for Bangladesh The Digital Frontier: Why Bancassurance Matters for Bangladesh

The Digital Frontier: Why Bancassurance Matters for Bangladesh

In the rapidly evolving financial landscape of Bangladesh, Bancassurance has transitioned from an experimental novelty to a vital strategic necessity. This symbiotic partnership between banks and insurance providers aims to create a “one-stop shop” for financial services. By integrating insurance products into the digital banking ecosystem, the sector is poised to offer a seamless experience […]
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ICC Issues Ultimatum Bangladesh Must Play in India ICC Issues Ultimatum: Bangladesh Must Play in India

ICC Issues Ultimatum: Bangladesh Must Play in India

A major diplomatic crisis has gripped international cricket just one month before the T20 World Cup begins. Following a high-stakes virtual summit between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), reports suggest a total deadlock over Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for their scheduled fixtures. The ICC’s Non-Negotiable Stance According […]
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Nepotism Allegations Rock CUET Over VCs Daughters Appointment Nepotism Allegations Rock CUET Over VC’s Daughter’s Appointment

Nepotism Allegations Rock CUET Over VC’s Daughter’s Appointment

The Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) has been plunged into a crisis of credibility following allegations of systemic nepotism and the marginalisation of minority merit. At the heart of the scandal is the Vice-Chancellor, Dr Abdul Matin, who stands accused of manipulating the university’s recruitment apparatus to secure a faculty position for his […]
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Political Will Not Mere Paperwork The Fight for Saint Martins Political Will Not Mere Paperwork: The Fight for Saint Martin’s

Political Will Not Mere Paperwork: The Fight for Saint Martin’s

The preservation of Saint Martin’s Island—Bangladesh’s only coral sanctuary—rests not on the complexity of its master plans, but on the strength of the nation’s political resolve. This was the definitive stance taken by Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, during a high-level workshop at Dhaka’s Hotel InterContinental on Tuesday, 6 January. […]
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