DHAKA, Sept 15, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the deadline for submitting application for licence of digital bank to November 02 this year.

In a notice issued today, the central bank said that applications must be submitted to the Banking Regulation and Policy Department of the Bangladesh Bank during office hours within 2 November 2025. Applicants are also required to submit all relevant documents (soft copy) to the email address: [email protected].

Earlier on 26 August, the Bangladesh Bank invited fresh applications for digital bank licences from 1 to 30 September, revising its digital bank 
guidelines to prevent shell companies from sponsoring proposed digital banks.