Bank interest spread widens Overall interest-rate spread in the country’s banking sector widened further in May as commercial banks cut interests on deposits deeper than that on lending. The weighted average spread between lending and deposit rates offered by the commercial banks rose to 4.9% in May 2016 from 4.9%

Negative NPL-ROA ties concern policy-makers The negative relationship between classified loans and profitability has been a major concern for the policymakers in the banking industry of Bangladesh, according to a study conducted by the central bank. The study recommended that the authorities of commercial banks should adopt proper policy to

Pubali Bank, Padma Oil, IFAD Autos placed in DS30 The Dhaka Stock Exchange has reshuffled its two indices — DS30 and DSEX — as part of its half-yearly rebalancing of the indices, with an effect from July 23.Pubali Bank, Padma Oil and IFAD Autos Limited have made their way to

Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) has recently signed an agreement with Guardian Life Insurance Limited. Under this agreement, MTB Credit Card holders will enjoy triple benefits insurance facilities through Guardian Life Insurance Limited, in case of specific unanticipated events. This arrangement will enable MTB cardholders

Money Market Parameters Current Period Earlier Period Change Average Call Money Rate 3.60% (Aug 2 ’17) 3.61% (Jul 26 ’17) 0.01% Call Money Lending (Crore BDT) 7,214.00 (Aug 2 ’17) 6,260.00 (Jul 26 ’17) 15.24% Prices Weighted Average Deposit Rate 4.84% (Jun ’17) 4.93% (May ’17) 0.09% Weighted Average Lending