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
Eastern Bank brings social currency card for youth
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), in strategic collaboration with The Yours Truly Limited and global digital payment solutions provider Visa, has launched “SkyFlex Visa Prepaid Card”, a product tailored specifically for digitally savvy youth..Linked to the Flex app, this prepaid card offers dual-cur
19 July 2025, 14:20 PM
Standard Bank signs MoU with National Pension Authority
Standard Bank PLC has recently entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA)..Md Habibur Rahman, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, and Md Mohiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, signed the MoU at the conference ro
19 July 2025, 14:16 PM
Mastercard launches ‘Dine. Delight. Depart for Thailand' campaign
Mastercard, a global digital payment solutions provider, has recently launched a campaign, titled “Dine. Delight. Depart for Thailand Campaign 2025”, in collaboration with Chef’s Table, a prominent multi-cuisine dining destination and food court in Bangladesh..Under this campaign, Masterca
19 July 2025, 14:12 PM
Mercantile Bank inks deal with National Pension Authority
Mercantile Bank PLC has entered into 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)..Matiul Hasan, managing director of the bank, and Md Mohiuddin Khan
19 July 2025, 14:08 PM
Janata Bank officials slam draft promotion policy
The new policy could damage morale and lead to long-term instability in the institution, they say
19 July 2025, 11:13 AM
Community Bank signs 3-year deal with West Zone Power Distribution Company
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed a three-year agreement with West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited to facilitate the collection of all categories of electricity bills across the company’s western region..Kimiwa Saddat, managing director (current charge) of the bank, and Md A
17 July 2025, 15:24 PM
Prime Bank maintains strong standing in sustainability rating
The Bangladesh Bank recognised Prime Bank PLC in the “Sustainability Rating 2024”, marking the third consecutive year of receiving this achievement..This accolade underscores the bank’s steadfast commitment to sustainability, particularly in areas such as green refinancing, sustainable cor
17 July 2025, 14:31 PM
Singer Bangladesh signs MoU with Buet
Singer Bangladesh Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) to collaborate on a range of initiatives, including research and development (R&D) projects, knowledge sharing and workshops, internship programmes, job va
17 July 2025, 14:22 PM
BB honours Sri Lankan bankers for foiling 2016’s reserve heist
Officials from Pan Asia Banking Corporation helped thwart the $20 million cyber fraud attempt
17 July 2025, 14:20 PM
10 banks rated sustainable in BB’s 2024 evaluation
Bangladesh Bank first introduced the sustainability rating system in 2020
16 July 2025, 18:41 PM
NBR official suspended for leaking ‘state secrets’
The government yesterday suspended an official of the National Board of Revenue on allegations of breaching service discipline by ‘disclosing a highly confidential state document’.
16 July 2025, 18:33 PM
Currency paradox: Why is BB buying dollars?
After years of depreciation that saw the taka lose nearly 30 percent of its value against the US dollar since the Covid-19 pandemic, the local currency is finally showing signs of strength.
16 July 2025, 18:26 PM
LR Global to be asked to take back investment in bdnews24.com: BSEC
It has to return the fund in 30 days or face a Tk 60 crore fine, the regulator says
16 July 2025, 14:27 PM
United Commercial Bank pens MoU with National Pension Authority to expand UPS
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA), marking a significant advancement in enhancing the accessibility and operational efficiency of the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS) in Bangladesh..Md Mahiuddin Khan, exe
16 July 2025, 13:57 PM
BASIC Bank inks MoU with National Pension Authority
State-owned BASIC Bank Limited has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to support and streamline the implementation of the Universal Pension Scheme..Md Mahiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, and Md Quamruzzaman Khan, managin
16 July 2025, 13:48 PM
EXIM Bank strikes MoU with National Pension Authority
EXIM Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to facilitate the collection of registration fees and monthly instalments for various schemes under the Universal Pension Scheme..Abdul Aziz, managing director (current charge) o
16 July 2025, 13:45 PM
Bank Asia signs MoU with National Pension Authority
Bank Asia PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to support the implementation of various schemes under the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS), a significant step towards promoting financial security for citizens across all socio-economic segment
16 July 2025, 13:42 PM
Prime Bank hosts engagement session with corporate clients
Prime Bank PLC recently hosted a daylong engagement session with its corporate banking clientele, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration on the evolving business environment..The event brought together distinguished corporate clients for in-depth discussions, the exchange of ideas
16 July 2025, 13:37 PM
Janata Bank achieves 95% deposit target
State-owned Janata Bank PLC has amassed deposits totalling Tk 109,810 crore by the end of December 2024, achieving 95.49 percent of its annual target despite a challenging economic environment..The figure was revealed at the bank’s 18th annual general meeting (AGM), held at its head office
16 July 2025, 13:34 PM
BB buys $313m more from 22 banks
Bangladesh Bank purchased another $313 million from 22 commercial banks in an auction yesterday, reacting to the sharp drop in the US dollar rate.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM