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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Economy

Private credit growth dips to record low at 6%

Officials and employees of Bangladesh Bank stage a protest under the banner of the Bangladesh Bank Officers’ Welfare Council at the base of the central bank building on 25 February 2026. Photo: TBS
Banking

A day of drama, chaos at cenbank

Photo: Collected
Supplement

Reducing the hassle of cash, credit cards are transforming the lifestyles of 2.8 million people

File photo of Bangladesh Bank/BSS
Banking

Cenbank eyes pre-Eid liquidation for six NBFIs, awaits govt fund release

Logo of Bangladesh Islami Andolon. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh Election 2026

Islami Andolan Bangladesh secures 2.70% votes as 96% candidates lose deposits

From left, Shafiqul Islam Masud, Rashidul Islam Rashed and Salah Uddin. Photo: Courtesy.
Bangladesh Election 2026

Surprise upsets shake rivals as Jamaat topples traditional strongholds

Those who had already voted came out excitedly showing the ink mark on their fingers. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh Election 2026

Reporter's diary: The energy and spirit of voting in Old Dhaka

Illustration: TBS
Banking

Polls-time MFS curbs bring miseries for many

Agrani Bank. Photo: collected
Banking

Agrani Bank cuts defaulted loans by Tk3,584cr in 2025

Bankers demand public shaming of loan defaulters
Banking

Bankers demand public shaming of loan defaulters

TBS Illustration
Banking

Tk40,000cr resolution fund planned for banks if in trouble  

File photo of Bangladesh Bank/BSS
Banking

Cenbank launches dashboard to minimise credit risk

Illustration: TBS
Banking

Janata Bank's top 33 clients default on Tk56,131cr