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Weak vs strong banks: How banking chain is snapped

Only 26 private commercial banks met the minimum capital adequacy requirement of 12.5% at end of December 2025.

Screengrab from a video shows Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostaqur Rahman speaking at the post-budget press conference for FY2026-27 at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka on 12 June 2026.

BB governor orders strict compliance in banking sector

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Budget FY27: Govt to prioritise recapitalisation of distressed banks

A woman walks past a Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) logo displayed above a branch in Sydney, Australia, October 15, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on

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Rescheduling shows gains but pushes banking stress into future

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Banks are quietly abandoning private sector

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Ten more banks set to slide into ‘Z’ category after dividend failure

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Borrowers can now lien treasury bond investments to take loans

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Banks to remain closed on 18 March for Eid; services to continue in industrial areas

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Without Central Bank independence, no other economic reforms will matter

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Banks to remain closed on 11-12 February due to election

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IMF cautions Bangladesh against unsecured liquidity support to weak banks

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. File Photo

Auditors to face action over zeroed bank shares: Salehuddin