Anisur Rahman, new deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank
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6 July 2026, 21:44 PM Business
Finance minister pushes customer-centric digital financial services
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6 July 2026, 18:23 PM Business
Bangladesh Bank keeps export cash incentives unchanged for FY2026-27
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5 July 2026, 19:13 PM Business
BB introduces pilot program for digitalisation of trade documents
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1 July 2026, 20:14 PM Business
BB appoints Sarwar Hossain as deputy governor
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30 June 2026, 17:10 PM Business
Bangladesh Bank holds key rate at 10% to rein in inflation
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30 June 2026, 15:10 PM Business
US dollar rate rises amid June-end payment pressure
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29 June 2026, 21:42 PM Business
BB offers 'special exit' to defaulters to cut NPLs, boost credit flow
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29 June 2026, 21:40 PM Banking
BB caps banks' lending-deposit spread at 4 percentage points
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29 June 2026, 20:24 PM Business

Prime Bank holds seminar on financial inclusion at EWU

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with East West University (EWU) and its EWU Creative Marketing Club, organised a seminar, titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking”, at the university campus in Dhaka recently..M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director and hea
25 August 2025, 14:30 PM

BRAC Healthcare offers discount to Midland Bank cardholders

Midland Bank PLC (MTB) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BRAC Healthcare, a healthcare centre under BRAC Enterprises..Md Nazmul Huda Sarkar, chief technology officer of Midland Bank PLC, and Md Rokonuzzaman, head of business development and partnership at BRAC Healt
25 August 2025, 14:06 PM

Digital banks must have paid-up capital of Tk 300cr: BB

The Bangladesh Bank has raised the paid-up capital requirement for digital banks from Tk 125 crore to Tk 300 crore.
24 August 2025, 20:16 PM

BRAC Bank honoured by Bloomberg, BB in ESG and sustainability ratings

BRAC Bank PLC has been recognised by Bloomberg as the best bank among all Bangladeshi organisations in the “ESG Rating 2024” for the third consecutive year..Simultaneously, Bangladesh Bank has named BRAC Bank one of the country’s top sustainable banks for the fifth consecutive year in its
24 August 2025, 14:51 PM

National Bank opens relocated Dhanmondi Extension Branch

National Bank PLC has unveiled a relocated Dhanmondi Extension Branch at Jigatola in the capital’s Dhanmondi today. Adil Chowdhury, managing director of National Bank PLC, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest, according to a press release..Speaking at the event, Chowdhury said,
24 August 2025, 14:38 PM

NCC Bank honoured by BB in sustainability rating

NCC Bank PLC has been recognised by Bangladesh Bank (BB) as one of the Top 10 Sustainable Banks in Bangladesh at the Sustainability Rating 2024..This recognition reflects the bank’s strong performance across five key indicators: core banking sustainability (including the bank’s core ratios
24 August 2025, 14:35 PM

Dhaka Bank launches ‘Entrepreneurship Development Program’ with BB

Dhaka Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Bank, has launched a month-long skills development training initiative, titled “Entrepreneurship Development Program”, in Dhaka recently..Designed to support aspiring and existing entrepreneurs particularly those outside the formal banking n
24 August 2025, 14:31 PM

BRAC EPL Investments partners with Paramount Solar to boost renewable energy expansion

BRAC EPL will serve Paramount as corporate adviser to support the solar company's expansion in Bangladesh
24 August 2025, 12:16 PM

Jamuna Bank among BB's top 10 sustainable banks in 2024

Jamuna Bank PLC has been recognised among the Top 10 Sustainable Banks of 2024 by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) for the third consecutive year, in acknowledgment of its sustainable and green financing initiatives, robust financial foundation, expanded service network, and diversified CSR programmes a
23 August 2025, 15:19 PM

Arifur Rahman elected chairman of Premier Bank

Arifur Rahman, founding vice-chairman and entrepreneur shareholder of Premier Bank PLC, has been elected the new chairman of the bank..The decision was taken at the bank’s 314th board meeting held last week, according to a press release.
23 August 2025, 15:15 PM

Prime Bank holds training on AML & CFT compliance in Sylhet

Prime Bank PLC recently organised a daylong training programme on “Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Compliance” in Sylhet..A total of 155 participants, including all branch heads and branch anti-money laundering compliance officers from 23 branches
23 August 2025, 14:53 PM

Shahjalal Islami Bank recognised by BB in sustainability rating

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has been honoured by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) at the "Sustainability Rating 2024" in recognition of its commendable progress and excellence across various indicators of banking activities in 2024..Ahsan H Mansur, governor of the Bangladesh Bank, presented the cert
23 August 2025, 14:37 PM

Dhaka Bank, Mastercard launch co-branded credit card for IAB members

Dhaka Bank PLC, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched a co-branded credit card for members of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)..Designed to cater to the professional and lifestyle needs of architects, the new card offers a wide range of privileges across travel, dining
23 August 2025, 14:28 PM

Eastern Bank recognised by BB at Sustainability Rating 2024

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has been honoured as one of the top 10 sustainable banks of 2024 by the Bangladesh Bank (BB), in recognisation of its strong commitment to sustainability, green finance and responsible banking practices..Ahsan H Mansur, governor of the Bangladesh Bank, presented the
21 August 2025, 15:28 PM

Bangladesh Bank recognises City Bank as best sustainable bank in 2024

City Bank PLC has been recognised as the best sustainable bank among the 10 leading sustainable banks of 2024 in the country by the Bangladesh Bank (BB)..This marks the fifth consecutive year that City Bank has been honoured as one of the top 10 sustainable banks in Bangladesh. .Ahsa
21 August 2025, 15:20 PM

Pubali Bank honoured for excellence in sustainable finance

Pubali Bank PLC has been recognised as one of the top 10 sustainable banks of 2024 in the country by Bangladesh Bank (BB), in acknowledgment of the bank’s leadership in sustainable finance..Ahsan H Mansur, governor of the Bangladesh Bank, presented the certification to Mohammad Ali, managi
21 August 2025, 15:15 PM

Three more banks face asset quality review

Asset quality review aims to improve banking sector stability
20 August 2025, 22:16 PM

Shareholders urge BB not to merge SIBL

Social Islami Bank's (SIBL) founding shareholders have urged the central bank and the Ministry of Finance not to involve the bank in any merger with other ailing banks.
20 August 2025, 22:11 PM

Panel to probe controversial video of BFIU head formed

The Financial Institutions Division (FID) of the finance ministry has formed a four-member committee to probe and submit an inquiry report on the controversial image/video of AFM Shahinul Islam, head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), that was circulating on social media.
20 August 2025, 21:36 PM

Banglamark offers benefits to Prime Bank’s customers

Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with Banglamark MotorTech, one of leading automobile companies in Bangladesh, offering a range of exclusive lifestyle privileges to its customers..Mamur Ahmed, senior executive vice-president and head of branch distributi
20 August 2025, 14:30 PM