Banking sector flush with excess liquidity

The banking sector in Bangladesh, once facing a liquidity crisis, is now seeing a surplus, holding Tk 1.90 lakh crore in excess liquidity, according to the Bangladesh Bank (BB). This shift is being attributed to a rise in depositor confidence following the recent political changes in the country. Despite the renewed trust,

FBCCI urges BB to restore discipline in banking sector

The leaders of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Tuesday urged the central bank Governor to take effective steps for restoring discipline in the banking sector, curbing inflation and boosting inward remittance and foreign currency reserve. The FBCCI delegation, headed by its President Mahbubul Alam, made the

Banking sector completely destroyed in 15 yrs: Manna

The country's banking sector has been completely destroyed by the government in the last 15 years, Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna said Saturday. "The government has handed over control of the banks to its oligarchic business groups. Meanwhile, the rise in dollar price by Tk7 will increase the price of

NSU holds talk on Lawyers in Banking Sector

North South University's Department of Law organised a talk on 'Lawyers in the Banking Sector' at the Moot Court Room of the NSU, on Wednesday 18 October. The chief guest and keynote speaker of the event was Barrister Shafayat Ullah, senior executive vice president and divisional head of the Group Legal

20 banks hold 75pc of default loans

The default loans of the banking sector have increased by Tk 21,984 crore in just six months, with 75 percent of the amout held by only 20 banks, official sources said. The remaining 25 percent are held by 41 banks. At the end of June 2022, default loans in the banking

ICB gets “Crest & Tax Card” in Non-Banking sector

Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) has been awarded as one of the top taxpayer in non-banking sector for the fiscal year 2020-21, said a press release. Mr. Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem, Chairman, National Board of Revenue handed over the crest and tax card to Mr. Md. Abul Hossain, Managing Director

Banks sit on excess liquidity worth Tk 250,000 crore

Experts blame Covid-19 for poor investment The country’s commercial banks are holding together a total of Tk 250,000 crore in excess liquidity until end of  March this year amid a prolonged Covid-19  pandemic, sources at the Bangladesh Bank said. BB officials said since the pandemic hit Bangladesh last March, trade and commerce

Capital market to continue operations during lockdown

The capital market will continue operations in the interest of investors in any situation during the Covid-19 pandemic if banking activities continue. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) made this disclosure against the backdrop of the government’s preparation for imposing a full lockdown from April 14 next. A notice posted on