June 26, 2025
The move will leave banks dependent on the 7-day repo
The dollar's response to Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military commanders, followed by Tehran's initial threats and retaliation, was pretty feeble
Special fund is now available until Dec 31, 2026, with an additional Tk 2 billion for banks
The new directive will take effect from Mar 5
A senior central bank official says banks should stop using repo funds for treasury bills and bond investments
