Category: Money Market Regulations

In a landmark move to revolutionize cross-border trade, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a new Business-to-Business-to-Consumer (B2B2C) framework to significantly boost online exports. This major policy step, announced via a foreign exchange circular on November 24, 2025, represents the first time online exports have been formally allowed through this structure. The initiative is designed… Continue reading BB Launches B2B2C Policy: Road to Global E-commerce

১৩/১০/২০২৫ তারিখে পিএসডি সার্কুলার নং-১২ এর মাধ্যমে আগামী ০১ নভেম্বর ২০২৫ তারিখ হতে ন্যাশনাল পেমেন্ট সুইচ বাংলাদেশ (এনপিএসবি) এর মাধ্যমে ব্যাংক, এমএফএস প্রোভাইডার এবং পেমেন্ট সার্ভিস প্রোভাইডারদের মধ্য interoperable লেনদেন চালু করতে যাচ্ছে বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক। এতে গ্রাহকের খরচ কমবে এবং সহজে সেবা পাওয়া সম্ভব হবে। বছরের পর বছর ধরে বিকাশ থেকে ব্যাংক অ্যাকাউন্টে, কিংবা এক… Continue reading Interoperable লেনদেন চালু : বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের সার্কুলার

In the dynamic landscape of Bangladesh’s economic policies, the recent shifts in the monetary domain have captured the attention of key players. The Bangladesh Bank’s unveiling of its monetary policy for the second half of the fiscal year 2023-24 has triggered reactions, discussions, and raised expectations. Let’s delve into the intricacies of this significant development,… Continue reading BB Declares Contractionary MPS for January-June 2024

In the vast world of finance, interest rates play a pivotal role in determining the cost of borrowing and the return on investment. However, arriving at an appropriate interest rate for financial transactions can be complex. This is where the reference interest rate comes into play. In this blog post, we will delve into the… Continue reading What is the reference rate?

Article by A.Y.M. Solaiman Reviwed by Mahbubur Rahman The “six-month moving average rate of treasury bills (SMART)” is a new monthly reference lending rate formula introduced by Bangladesh Bank on June 19, 2023, to be implemented in July 2023. It replaced the single-digit 6%-9% interest cap regime. The rate is fixed based on the weighted… Continue reading SMART Reference Lending Rate in Bangladesh-Is it Really Smart?

Bancassurance is a term used to describe a business model in which a bank and an insurance company cooperate to offer products to their customers. The goal of Bancassurance is to provide customers with a one-stop-shop for all their financial needs. In addition to providing convenience, it also offers customers the opportunity to save money… Continue reading Bancassurance in Bangladesh | All you need to know