Sakhawat Prince

MD Sakhawat is a staff correspondent at The Business Standard who covers the financial sector, banks and financial institutions. He can be reached at sakhawatwebs@gmail.com
 

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Banking

BB governor asks banks to opt for loan restructuring, partial write-off to tackle record NPLs

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Economy

Govt's domestic borrowing drops 48% in first 5 months of FY26

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Banking

Four state banks' capital recovery action plans unrealistic: Cenbank

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Banking

Bank merger: Can clients use old cheques, withdraw money from existing branches?

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Banking

Q1 of FY26: Govt repays more than borrows

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Banking

Five merging banks get central bank approval to run under Sammilito Islami Bank

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Banking

Bangladesh plans to introduce open banking system for faster financial solutions

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Banking

BB unveils draft rules to open mobile money to non-bank players

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Banking

BB issues draft regulation for payment system operators, sets Tk30 lakh fine for merchant liability shortfall

At a glance: Which BNP candidates will face top Jamaat leaders in upcoming polls
Politics

At a glance: Which BNP candidates will face top Jamaat leaders in upcoming polls

IMF asks why loss-making banks still paying salaries and bonuses
Banking

IMF asks why loss-making banks still paying salaries and bonuses

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Bangladesh

Saif Powertec turns to BB to get Tk3,063cr default loans rescheduled for 15 years 

'Slow loan growth is a major challenge in the banking sector'
Panorama

'Slow loan growth is a major challenge in the banking sector'