Bangladesh Bank raises credit card loan limit to Tk 40 lakh
15 March 2026, 18:00 PM
Banking
Trust Bank gets BB exemption for multiple nominee directors
15 March 2026, 16:32 PM
Business
Islami Bank delays US investor’s entry into mCash subsidiary
15 March 2026, 15:38 PM
Business
Dismissed officials of five Islamic banks want their jobs back
12 March 2026, 19:30 PM
Business
Citi shuts most UAE branches temporarily
12 March 2026, 19:17 PM
Business
Bangladesh Bank asks bankers to avoid cars, use public transport
11 March 2026, 17:27 PM
Business
Banks allowed to offer loans against govt bonds
11 March 2026, 15:33 PM
Business
Banks to remain closed on March 18 ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
10 March 2026, 17:44 PM
Business
BB orders banks to keep digital payments running during Eid
9 March 2026, 19:41 PM
Business
BB raises repatriation limit to Tk 100 crore
9 March 2026, 19:09 PM
Business
Banks closed on Sunday, Wednesday
Banks will remain closed on Sunday and Wednesday next week as part of the government attempts to rein in the soaring cases of coronavirus, the central bank said yesterday.
28 July 2021, 18:00 PM
New MFS hits market
A new mobile financial service (MFS) provider, Trust Axiata Pay, launched business operations yesterday aiming to promote cashless transactions.
28 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Stimulus for large industries - Give priority to new clients: BB
Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked banks to prioritise new clients while giving out loans from the stimulus package dedicated to the large service and industrial units.
28 July 2021, 18:00 PM
NRBC EPS doubles in 2nd quarter
NRB Commercial Bank (NRBC) has had its earnings per share (EPS) grow 126 per cent year-on-year to Tk 1.11 in 2021’s second quarter.
28 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Deutsche Bank optimistic on revenues
Deutsche Bank on Wednesday beat expectations with a surge in second-quarter profits after outperforming rivals in fixed income trading and raised its revenue outlook for next year.
28 July 2021, 18:00 PM
tap -- new mobile financial service provider starts operation
Trust Axiata Pay or tap, a new mobile financial service (MFS) provider, today launched its business operation with an aim to promote cashless transaction.
28 July 2021, 14:55 PM
New clients to get priority for stimulus funds: Bangladesh Bank
Bangladesh Bank today asked banks to give priority to new clients while giving out loans from the stimulus package dedicated to the large service and industrial units.
28 July 2021, 13:43 PM
BFIU asks banks to provide account details of Sayeed Khokon
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit today asked banks to provide detailed information of accounts and transactions of Sayeed Khokon, former mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation.
28 July 2021, 12:27 PM
Banks to remain closed on Aug 1, 4
Bangladesh Bank has decided to keep banks closed on August 1 and August 4 as Covid-19 infections have increased.
28 July 2021, 10:53 AM
City Bank avails IFC risk coverage for LCs
City Bank has recently signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to participate in a Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) as a confirming bank.
27 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Standard Chartered ‘Best Bank in Covid-19 Initiatives’
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has recently been recognised as the “Best Bank in Covid-19 Initiatives” and “Best CSR Bank in Bangladesh” at BT Banking Award 2021.
27 July 2021, 18:00 PM
New CEO at Commercial Bank of Ceylon
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has recently witnessed the appointment of a new chief executive officer for its Bangladesh operations.
27 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Confusion builds up over cryptocurrencies
The Bangladesh Bank has said holding or trading cryptocurrencies cannot be considered a crime although virtual coins are illegal under the laws of the country.
27 July 2021, 18:00 PM
BB in a fix with next monetary policy
The Bangladesh Bank faces a complex situation as it draws up its monetary policy statement for the current fiscal year in the wake of escalating excess liquidity and ongoing business slowdown.
27 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Standard Chartered Bangladesh wins ‘Best Bank in Covid-19 Initiatives’ and ‘Best CSR Bank’ awards
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has recently been awarded with the ‘Best Bank in Covid-19 Initiatives’ and ‘Best CSR Bank’ in Bangladesh at the BT Banking Award 2021.
27 July 2021, 14:44 PM
Now non-banks’ MDs need BB nod for foreign trips
In an effort to curb frequent foreign trips, Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked managing directors of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to take its prior approval.
26 July 2021, 18:00 PM
CEOs of financial institutions must take prior approval from Bangladesh Bank to travel abroad
The CEOs of every financial institution will now need to take prior approval from Bangladesh Bank (BB) for travelling abroad be it for official purposes or personal.
26 July 2021, 14:49 PM
Banking hour 10am-1:30pm from tomorrow
People will be able to do banking activities from 10am to 1:30pm from tomorrow after a five-day shutdown.
24 July 2021, 11:34 AM
Govt’s bank borrowing plunges
The government’s borrowing from the banking system declined sharply in the just-concluded fiscal year as it took on a staggering amount of debt through the sales of savings certificates and bonds.
15 July 2021, 18:00 PM
ECB inches closer to digital euro
The European Central Bank inched closer to a “digital euro” on Wednesday with the formal launch of a pilot project, but questions remain about potential pitfalls and benefits for eurozone citizens.
15 July 2021, 18:00 PM