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Bangladesh — Bangladeshi taka

Tracked across 16 events · 112 articles · First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last active Aug 24, 2026

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2 20
Regulatory
Bangladesh — Bangladesh Bank announced a new Agricultural and Rural Credit Policy for fiscal year 2026-27, setting a disbursement target of Tk 600 billion (Tk 60,000 crore), a 53.85% increase from the previous year's target…
Impact: The increased credit target may lead to higher money supply in the agricultural sector, potentially affecting the currency's value. However, the policy is designed to support economic growth, which could have a positive long-term impact.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
3 -30
Business
Impact: Depreciation against the US dollar increased local-currency project costs by nearly 25%.
Jul 12, 2026 · 8 articles
4 -30
Business
City Group, a major Bangladeshi conglomerate, announced plans to raise up to Tk1,500 crore from the capital market, marking its first entry into the equity market. The fundraising may include an IPO, private equity, preference…
Impact: Currency depreciation has contributed to City Group's financial difficulties, reducing import capacity and increasing debt burden.
Aug 13, 2026 · 6 articles
2 10
Business
On 19 August 2026, Bangladesh — Bangladesh Bank and the Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) signed a Tk 5,000 crore (approximately USD 600 million) agreement to accelerate grassroots economic activity and create sustainable employment by…
Impact: The Bangladesh — Bangladeshi taka is the currency of the fund. The injection of Tk 5,000 crore into microenterprise financing may have a minor positive effect on liquidity and economic activity.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
4 -20
Domestic
Impact: The value of Bangladesh — Bangladeshi taka is affected by the increased fuel prices, with diesel and petrol prices rising significantly.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
4 -10
Regulatory
On 9 August 2026, Bangladesh — Bangladesh Bank declared four non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) non-viable and initiated resolution proceedings under the Bank Resolution Act, 2026. The institutions are Aviva Finance Limited, Fareast Finance and Investment…
Impact: The repayment cap of Tk 10 lakh per depositor and the total deposits involved (Tk 16,076 crore) highlight the fiscal burden and potential currency implications.
Aug 09, 2026 · 7 articles
2 0
Domestic
Impact: The taka is the currency in which project costs are denominated; the large allocation may have minor inflationary implications.
Jul 22, 2026 · 8 articles
2 10
Regulatory
Impact: The Bangladesh — Bangladeshi taka may see modest support from increased repatriation of foreign earnings through formal channels.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
1 10
Domestic
The government of Bangladesh, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is expanding its state honorarium program for religious leaders. In the 2026-27 fiscal year, 86,709 religious institutions will be covered, including 82,656 mosques, 3,000 temples,…
Impact: The program involves direct transfers of Tk 5,000, 3,000, and 2,000 to beneficiaries, increasing the circulation of the taka and supporting domestic demand.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
2 20
Business
On August 11, 2026, the Bangladesh government, through the Bangladesh — Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), signed lease agreements with PRAN-RFL Group and HAMCO Group to reopen three long-closed state-owned jute mills: National Jute Mills…
Impact: The investment and turnover figures are denominated in Bangladesh — Bangladeshi taka, reflecting the currency's role in the transaction.
Aug 11, 2026 · 14 articles
3 -5
Domestic
Impact: The taka is the currency in which assets are denominated; the seizure may have minor implications for its value.
Jul 15, 2026 · 9 articles
2 -10
Domestic
Impact: The local currency's depreciation against the US dollar is cited as a factor increasing operating costs for CNG stations.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
2 10
Business
Bangladesh Startup Investment Company (BSIC) PLC, a venture investment firm backed by 39 domestic banks, has appointed Waiz Rahim as its first Managing Director and CEO. The appointment marks a significant step as BSIC moves…
Impact: The Bangladesh — Bangladeshi taka is used to express fund size and bank investment mandates; no direct impact.
Aug 20, 2026 · 6 articles
3 -20
Business
Impact: The taka's depreciation contributes to fiscal pressure and higher foreign currency debt burden.
Jul 28, 2026 · 6 articles
0 0
Domestic
On August 24, 2026, the Bangladesh — High Court Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh of Bangladesh upheld the death sentences of two convicts, Siraj-ud-Daulah and Shahadat Hossain, in the murder case of madrasa student Murder…
Impact: The fines imposed in the case are denominated in Bangladesh — Bangladeshi taka, but the ruling has negligible impact on the currency.
Aug 24, 2026 · 6 articles
1 0
Domestic
Impact: No direct impact on the currency from this event.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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