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Bangladesh Bank to release new Tk 100 banknote on Aug 12
Aug 11, 2025Bangladesh Bank has announced the release of a newly designed Taka 100 banknote which will enter circulation on August 12. According to a media release of the central bank today, the process of printing new series... -
BB allows foreign currency in offshore banking units as collateral for taka loans
Jul 4, 2025The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a significant directive, allowing both individuals and companies in the country to obtain taka-denominated loans by using their foreign currency deposits held in Offshore Banking Units (OBUs) as collateral. “To... -
Bangladesh Bank governor attends key meetings in UK
Jun 14, 2025Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur visited London from June 10 to June 13 as part of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’s entourage. During his visit, the BB governor held several important separate meetings to... -
Bangladesh Bank to release new notes featuring historic, archaeological structures from 1 June
May 30, 2025Bangladesh Bank (BB) has taken an initiative to release a new series of banknotes across all denominations (Tk1,000, Tk500, Tk200, Tk100, Tk50, Tk20, Tk10, Tk5, and Tk2) under the theme “Historic and Archaeological structures of Bangladesh.”... -
Bangladesh Bank allows banks to send up to $15,000 for treatment abroad
May 13, 2025Banks are permitted to transmit up to $15,000 for treatment overseas thanks to Bangladesh Bank (BB). According to a BB circular released today, the money can be transferred in foreign currencies either directly to the hospital... -
Bangladesh Bank allows mobile operators to receive roaming bills in Taka
Apr 26, 2025Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed the mobile operators to receive roaming bills in Taka. “To make roaming services easier for resident Bangladeshi travellers, it has been decided that mobile operators in Bangladesh can accept payments from a customer in... -
Bangladesh Bank approves foreign study fee payments
Apr 23, 2025For studies at international academic institutions, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) has authorized the payment of admission and exam-related costs in foreign currencies for those exams that are administered locally. The central bank stated in a circular... -
BB ED Mojibur Rahman appointed MD of ICB Islami Bank
Apr 11, 2025Mojibur Rahman, an Executive Director (ED) of Bangladesh Bank, has been named ICB Islami Bank’s Managing Director. Following the dissolution of the bank’s board of directors, the central bank made the decision. The appointment is intended... -
BB to set up around 900cr fund for startup: governor
Apr 7, 2025Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur today said the central bank has taken an initiative to launch a special fund of about Taka 800 crore to Taka 900 crore to support startup, reports BSS. “This fund... -
Bangladesh Bank re-fixes MFS transaction limit
Mar 30, 2025Bangladesh Bank (BB) has re-fixed the limits on daily and monthly transactions for Mobile Financial Services (MFS). The Payment System Department of BB today issued a circular in this regard and sent it to the top...
