Anisur Rahman, new deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank
6 July 2026, 21:44 PM
Business
Finance minister pushes customer-centric digital financial services
6 July 2026, 18:23 PM
Business
Bangladesh Bank keeps export cash incentives unchanged for FY2026-27
5 July 2026, 19:13 PM
Business
BB introduces pilot program for digitalisation of trade documents
1 July 2026, 20:14 PM
Business
BB appoints Sarwar Hossain as deputy governor
30 June 2026, 17:10 PM
Business
Opinion / Monetary policy signals caution, not enough conviction
30 June 2026, 16:40 PM
Business
Bangladesh Bank holds key rate at 10% to rein in inflation
30 June 2026, 15:10 PM
Business
US dollar rate rises amid June-end payment pressure
29 June 2026, 21:42 PM
Business
BB offers 'special exit' to defaulters to cut NPLs, boost credit flow
29 June 2026, 21:40 PM
Banking
BB caps banks' lending-deposit spread at 4 percentage points
29 June 2026, 20:24 PM
Business
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
Hossain Khaled appointed chairman of City Bank
Hossain Khaled, a director of City Bank PLC, has been appointed as the new chairman of the bank..The appointment was confirmed at a meeting of the bank’s board of directors held at its head office in Dhaka yesterday, according to a press release..Khaled is a sponsor director of City
27 July 2025, 13:45 PM
Trade misinvoicing is a collective failure
The failure to check trade misinvoicing is a collective failure of the authorities, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan said yesterday, describing the situation as “alarming”.
26 July 2025, 18:19 PM
Prime Bank, SUST host seminar on financial inclusion, youth empowerment
Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Career Club, organised a seminar, titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking”, on the university campus yesterday..The event aimed to promote financial literacy and inspi
26 July 2025, 14:34 PM
EXIM Bank organises half-yearly managers conference
EXIM Bank PLC organised its “Half-Yearly Managers Conference 2025” at the bank’s head office in the capital yesterday..Md Nazrul Islam Swapan, chairman of the bank, attended the conference as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his address, Swapan advised all branch man
26 July 2025, 14:28 PM
IFIC Bank’s deposits surpass Tk 51,000 crore
IFIC Bank PLC has surpassed a total deposit volume of Tk 51,000 crore, according to a press release issued by the bank..Md Mehmood Husain, chairman of the bank, made the announcement during the bank’s “Half-Yearly Business Conference 2025”, held yesterday at IFIC Tower in the capital’s Pur
26 July 2025, 14:23 PM
BRAC Bank crosses $1 billion market value
Blue chip BRAC bank achieves $1 billion market value, leading banking sector.
26 July 2025, 07:16 AM
BB withdraws dress code for its employees
Bangladesh Bank yesterday withdrew its internal advisory on workplace attire following an instruction from Governor Ahsan H Mansur amid widespread criticism.
24 July 2025, 18:51 PM
BRAC Bank emitted 1,477,468 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2024
The bank released Sustainability and Impact Report 2024 to disclose information about its carbon footprint
24 July 2025, 13:15 PM
National Bank posts Tk 763cr loss in Q2
The bank’s inability to recover loans from defaulters and higher interest on deposits dented its bottom line
23 July 2025, 11:15 AM
75pc of money laundering is trade-based: BIBM study
The study was prepared using responses from officials of 37 banks
22 July 2025, 14:55 PM
Rupali Bank Q2 profit plunges 83%
The bank attributed the decline in profit to a fall in operating income
21 July 2025, 09:07 AM
Audits expose hidden bad loans at 6 Islamic banks
The reviews, initiated in January with backing from the ADB, expose deep-seated financial mismanagement at those banks
20 July 2025, 18:16 PM
Prime Bank wins 'Best Bank for ESG 2025' in Bangladesh by Euromoney
Prime Bank PLC has been recognised as the “Best Bank for ESG 2025” in Bangladesh at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence..The bank earned this accolade for the third consecutive year, highlighting its unwavering commitment to sustainability, ethical conduct, and sound governance practices,
20 July 2025, 15:13 PM
Eastern Bank wins Euromoney’s ‘Best Bank in Bangladesh’ award
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has been recognised as the “Best Bank in Bangladesh” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025..The bank received the accolade for the sixth time, according to a press release..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director of EBL, said, “This recognition from Euromone
20 July 2025, 15:05 PM
HSBC crowned ‘Best Bank for Sustainable Finance’ by Euromoney
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) has been honoured with the awards of “Best Bank for Sustainable Finance” and “Best Bank for Large Corporates in Bangladesh” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, according to a press release..The Best Bank for Large Corpor
20 July 2025, 15:00 PM
Bangladesh Development Bank holds performance review meeting
Bangladesh Development Bank PLC organised a “Performance Review Meeting 2025” at the bank’s head office in the capital on Saturday..Ahmed Ismet, chairman of the bank, attended the meeting as the chief guest, according to a press release..Md Jashim Uddin, managing director and CEO of
20 July 2025, 14:45 PM
Southeast Bank, NSU launch co-branded credit, prepaid cards
Southeast Bank PLC and North South University (NSU) have jointly launched Visa co-branded credit and prepaid cards on the university campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka..The initiative includes co-branded credit cards for NSU faculty and staff, and co-branded prepaid cards for students..Pro
20 July 2025, 14:40 PM
BRAC Bank opens ‘Digital First’ branch in Gulshan
BRAC Bank PLC yesterday lanunched a new “Digital First” branch on North Gulshan Avenue in the capital’s Gulshan area..Designed to provide unparalleled convenience and cutting-edge services, the branch redefines a customer-centric approach by combining personalised service with modern techn
19 July 2025, 14:28 PM
NRB Bank signs MoU with National Pension Authority
NRB Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to facilitate and accelerate the implementation of various schemes under the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS)..Md Mohiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, and Tarek Reaz Khan, managing
19 July 2025, 14:25 PM