Nazneen new ED of CPD, Fahmida distinguished fellow
27 August 2026
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Business
New guarantee window opened for local partners of foreign firms
27 August 2026
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Business
Dutch-Bangla Bank to raise authorised capital to Tk 3,500 crore
27 August 2026
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Business
Meghna Bank to raise ৳400 crore through subordinated bond
25 August 2026
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Business
No-frill account deposits rise 24% in Apr-Jun
23 August 2026
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Banks
Southeast Bank’s sponsor gifts 1.3 lakh shares to son
20 August 2026
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Business
BB rolls out rules to enlist mediators for resolving loan defaults
20 August 2026
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Business
World Bank studying feasibility of mortgage refinance company in Bangladesh
20 August 2026
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Business
IFC commits $30.7 million loan to Popular Pharmaceuticals for API imports
19 August 2026
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Business
BFIU directs banks to disclose linked accounts after freeze
19 August 2026
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Business
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
10 banks rated sustainable in BB’s 2024 evaluation
Bangladesh Bank first introduced the sustainability rating system in 2020
16 July 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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