The global foreign exchange market continues to experience constant fluctuations, driven by shifting patterns in international trade, remittance flows, and macroeconomic conditions. In Bangladesh, where more than ten million expatriates are living and working across the world, foreign currency movements play a crucial role in shaping the national economy. Remittances sent by overseas workers remain […]

Inbound remittances sent by expatriate Bangladeshi workers reached nearly USD 3 billion during the first 23 days of the current month, driven by financial transfers ahead of the Eid-ul-Adha festival. Official data released by Bangladesh Bank reveals that migrants remitted USD 2.9761 billion (USD 2,976.10 million) between the 1st and 23rd of the month, a […]

The interbank money market in Bangladesh has faced persistent volatility throughout May 2026, with borrowing rates remaining elevated well beyond the traditional seasonal peaks. Under normal conditions, the call money market experiences temporary tightening in the run-up to the Eid festival due to heightened consumer cash withdrawals. This month, however, the elevated pricing structure has […]

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is preparing to reintroduce a 20 per cent income tax on interest payments derived from offshore loans in the upcoming fiscal budget. According to senior revenue officials, this regulatory shift is expected to be incorporated into the proposed Finance Bill, which is scheduled for formal submission to parliament in […]

Commercial Automated Teller Machine (ATM) networks throughout Dhaka are facing severe operational strains, leaving numerous bank clients unable to complete cash transactions during the intense retail rush preceding Eid-ul-Azha. The crisis has intensified following the closure of physical bank branches for a scheduled seven-day festive vacation, forcing the public to rely almost entirely on automated […]

Bangladesh has recorded a notable rise in its foreign exchange reserves on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, offering a measure of relief for the country’s macroeconomic outlook. According to the latest update from the central bank, total reserves have increased to USD 34.56 billion, reflecting improved external sector performance at a critical juncture for domestic demand. […]

Bangladesh Bank has introduced strict structural controls on the profit-distribution policies of commercial banking institutions. Under the newly enforced regulatory directive, scheduled commercial banks must maintain a minimum paid-up capital base of BDT 20 billion (Taka 2,000 crore) to remain legally eligible to disburse cash dividends to their shareholders. The directive was formally issued on […]

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) is currently engaged in a highly complex, multi-front economic management campaign. The monetary authority is attempting to simultaneously execute several critical mandates: subduing stubborn domestic inflation, rebuilding depleted foreign exchange reserves, maintaining exchange rate stability, offering financial cushions to distressed businesses, and reversing a historic contraction in private-sector credit growth. However, […]