Islami Bank Chairman Zubaidur Rahman resigns
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24 May 2026, 20:01 PM Business
Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
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24 May 2026, 19:27 PM Business
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
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24 May 2026, 19:01 PM Business
Banking vulnerabilities persist: BB report
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24 May 2026, 15:59 PM Business
NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
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23 May 2026, 20:27 PM Business
BB announces Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package for private sector
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23 May 2026, 15:31 PM Business
Prime Bank declares 30% dividend
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21 May 2026, 22:19 PM Business
Banks instructed not to manipulate forex market
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19 May 2026, 20:30 PM Business

Southeast Bank opens 11 agent banking outlets

Southeast Bank PLC has recently unveiled 11 new agent banking outlets, reaffirming its commitment to promoting financial inclusion and extending banking services to every corner of the country, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas across eight districts of Bangladesh..The districts c
31 July 2025, 14:39 PM

Tightened monetary policy undermines trade, investment growth: DCCI

The central bank should adopt a more supportive stance, the chamber says
31 July 2025, 11:11 AM

Banks to come under risk-based supervision: BB

The banking regulator unveils monetary policy statement for July-December 2025
31 July 2025, 10:18 AM

BB issues 17-point cybersecurity directive amid rising threats

Banks, NBFIs, MFS providers asked to strengthen digital defences immediately
30 July 2025, 18:29 PM

BRAC Bank promotes Masud Rana to AMD

BRAC Bank PLC has promoted M Masud Rana to the post of additional managing director (AMD), effective from August 1 this year..Prior to this promotion, Rana had been serving as deputy managing director and chief financial officer (CFO) concurrently, according to a press release..He jo
30 July 2025, 15:08 PM

Shahjalal Islami Bank launches mobile app ‘ShahjalalTouchPay’

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC yesterday launched a mobile app, “ShahjalalTouchPay”, aimed at providing fast, secure, and convenient banking services to customers..AK Azad, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the app as the chief guest at the bank’s corporate head office in Dhaka, according to a
30 July 2025, 14:57 PM

AB Bank organises entrepreneurship development programme

AB Bank PLC has recently organised a month-long training initiative, titled “Entrepreneur Development Programme”, under the SICIP project of the SME and Special Programmes Department of the Bangladesh Bank in Cox’s Bazar..A total of 25 trained entrepreneurs were awarded certificates upon c
30 July 2025, 14:53 PM

HSBC to wind down retail banking in Bangladesh

The decision follows a review of its retail operations in the country, aligning with the global HSBC Group portfolio
30 July 2025, 10:30 AM

City Bank brings City Impex for seamless trade services

City Bank PLC has recently launched a new online platform, titled “City Impex”, to provide seamless trade services..Clients can carry out all types of trade transactions through City Impex from anywhere in the world and at any time, according to a press release issued by the bank..Ho
29 July 2025, 13:24 PM

City Bank’s Q2 profit jumps 34%

City Bank PLC reported higher profits in the second quarter of 2025, driven by strategic investments in government securities that boosted its income.
28 July 2025, 18:15 PM

Prime Bank Investment wins Euromoney Awards

Prime Bank Investment (PBIL), the investment-banking arm and wholly owned subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, has been recognised as the “Best Bank for Securities Services” and the “Best Investment Bank for Mergers & Acquisitions in Bangladesh” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025..These
28 July 2025, 15:26 PM

NCC Bank unveils ATM booth at Shahbagh metro rail station

NCC Bank PLC unveiled an ATM booth at the Shahbagh metro rail station in the capital yesterday..Faruque Ahmed, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), inaugurated the booth, according to a press release..Welcoming the initiative, Ahmed commended NCC Bank for
28 July 2025, 15:18 PM

NRB Bank opens relocated principal branch in Dhaka

NRB Bank PLC has recently opened a relocated principal branch at bti Landmark on Gulshan Avenue in Dhaka..Iqbal Ahmed, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest, according to a press release issued by the bank..Md Quamrul Islam Chowdhury, chairman of the bank’s
28 July 2025, 15:15 PM

Trust Bank declares 15% dividend

Trust Bank PLC has announced a 15 percent dividend, including a 7.50 percent cash dividend, for the financial year that ended on December 31, 2024..The announcement was made at the bank’s 26th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually yesterday, according to a press release is
28 July 2025, 15:10 PM

Meghna Bank MD resigns citing personal reasons

Kazi Ahsan Khalil will step down with effect from October 27
27 July 2025, 14:34 PM

Bengal Commercial Bank organises half-yearly business review meeting

Bengal Commercial Bank PLC has recently organised a “Half-Yearly Business Review Meeting 2025” at the bank’s head office in the capital’s Gulshan..Tarik Morshed, managing director and CEO of the bank, presided over the meeting, according to a press release issued by the bank..Morshed
27 July 2025, 14:12 PM

Chinese businesses keen to invest in Bangladesh: Ashik Chowdhury

Bangladesh delegation met over 100 potential investors during its visit to 2 Chinese cities last week
27 July 2025, 14:10 PM

NRBC Bank arranges town hall meeting in Rajshahi

NRBC Bank PLC has recently organised a “Town Hall Meeting 2025” at a hotel in Rajshahi..Md Ali Hossain Pradhania, chairman of the bank, attended the event as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his address, Pradhania emphasised that there is no alternative to good gover
27 July 2025, 14:03 PM

Prime Bank records 32% profit growth in H1 2025

Prime Bank PLC has reported a 32 percent year-on-year growth in net profit after tax (NPAT) for the first half of 2025, reaching Tk 410 crore, up from Tk 311 crore during the same period last year, according to a press release..The bank disclosed the figures in its unaudited half-yearly fi
27 July 2025, 13:56 PM

Citizens Bank holds training on marketing, business development

Citizens Bank PLC has organised a training programme on “Capacity Building for Marketing and Business Development” at the bank’s training academy in the capital recently..Alamgir Hossain, managing director of the bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest and delivered a valuable s
27 July 2025, 13:49 PM