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Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed the use of designated international cards for paying tuition fees and other education-related expenses of Bangladeshi students studying abroad. According to a BB circular issued today, Authorized Dealers (ADs) can now issue or allow the use of international cards to facilitate legitimate payments by students …

Bangladesh Bank (BB) set the Interchange Reimbursement Fee (IRF) at zero percent for Bangla QR transactions, aiming to reduce the cost of digital payments and accelerate the country’s transition towards a cashless economy. The central bank today issued the directive through its Payment Systems Department-2 (PSD-2), with the measure particularly …

The government has formed a National Taskforce on Deregulation and Business Facilitation to streamline business-related services, remove unnecessary regulatory hurdles and accelerate investment. The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification in this regard yesterday. The taskforce will be headed by the Minister for the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry …

The government has formed a 27-member National Steering Committee on Creative Economy to formulate and implement sector-specific roadmaps and coordinate activities aimed at developing the country’s creative economy. The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification in this regard yesterday. The Minister for Finance and Planning will serve as chairman of …

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced detailed rules for appointing temporary administrators to troubled banks and finance companies, giving them broad powers to protect critical operations, assess financial conditions and facilitate the resolution of failing institutions. The central bank issued the “Regulations for Temporary Administration under the Bank Resolution Act, 2026” …