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
Bad loans hit record Tk 420,335 crore
It rose 131% year-on-year as of March of 2025
15 June 2025
BRAC Bank to issue Tk 1,000 crore bond
The social subordinated bond will enhance the bank’s Tier-II capital base
15 June 2025
Bangladesh in ‘intensive discussion’ with UK to recover laundered money: BB governor
Mansur said Bangladesh had requested mutual legal assistance from several countries, including the UK
15 June 2025
Eastern Bank launches ‘Shopno Jabe Bari’ prepaid card with Grameenphone
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched a co-branded Visa prepaid card, titled “Shopno Jabe Bari” with Grameenphone Limited (GP), the country’s leading mobile phone operator..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at EBL, inaugurated the card at the GP h
14 June 2025
Midland Bank declares 6% dividends
Midland Bank PLC has announced 6 percent dividends for the financial year 2024, including a 3 percent cash dividend..The announcement was made at the bank’s 12th annual general meeting (AGM), which was recently held virtually, according to a press release..Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, chair
14 June 2025
Eastern Bank celebrates World Environment Day with weeklong sustainability drive
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) recently celebrated “World Environment Day 2025” through a weeklong series of impactful initiatives, held under the theme “True Transformation Starts from Within”..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of EBL, inaugurated the programme at the bank’s head offic
12 June 2025
Islamic banks’ deposit share continues to shrink in Jan–Mar quarter
Islamic bank deposits declined, dropping to 19.56% of total in Jan-Mar of 2025.
12 June 2025
Eastern Bank partners with Akij Takaful to offer Islamic life insurance
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has entered into a strategic bancassurance partnership agreement with Akij Takaful Life Insurance PLC to offer a suite of Shariah-compliant life insurance products to its clientele..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking and ch
11 June 2025
NRBC Bank holds workshop on financial inclusion, literacy
NRBC Bank PLC recently organised a workshop aimed at enhancing awareness of financial literacy and promoting financial inclusion among the country’s marginalised populations..Md Touhidul Alam Khan, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, attended the event as the chief g
11 June 2025
Where will you still need to submit proof of tax return filing?
To access nearly 40 other services, submission of PSR will remain mandatory
11 June 2025
Banks see cash withdrawal surge for Eid
Bank branches in Dhaka experienced a massive surge in cash withdrawals and other banking transactions yesterday, the last working day before a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday.
4 June 2025
Sonali Bank reports Tk 988cr profit in 2024
Sonali Bank saw its earnings rise in 2024, driven by higher interest income.
4 June 2025
NRB Bank unveils Visa signature and corporate commercial credit cards
NRB Bank PLC has launched its Visa signature and corporate commercial credit cards, expanding its portfolio of premium financial services for customers..Iqbal Ahmed, the founder and chairman of the bank, inaugurated the new cards as the chief guest at a ceremony held at the bank’s corporat
4 June 2025
BRAC Bank partners with bKash to offer 24/7 services for agents, distributors
BRAC Bank has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with bKash Limited to provide automated cash management solutions for bKash’s extensive nationwide network of agents, distributors, and merchants..Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, managing director and CEO (current charge) of the bank, an
4 June 2025
NRBC Bank honours top-performing branches, sub-branches
NRBC Bank PLC has recognised its highest-performing branches and sub-branches with Performance Awards for the year 2024..A total of nine branches and sub-branches were awarded across three categories -- Urban Branches, Rural Branches, and Sub-Branches -- during the bank’s “Strategic Busine
4 June 2025
Trust Bank partners with Visa to launch ‘Visa Direct for Account’ service
Trust Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership deal with Visa to launch the “Visa Direct for Account” service for cross-border payments..This service enables direct payouts to bank accounts via the Visa network, leveraging automated clearing house (ACH) and real-time payments (RTP
4 June 2025
Prime Bank forms strategic partnership deal with Incredible
Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Incredible Pvt Ltd to enhance its customer value proposition through access to specialised developmental services..M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Md Taukir Ahmed, chairman of Incredible
4 June 2025
City Bank, CEAB unite to promote trade and investment
City Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB) to foster joint investment and trade cooperation across key sectors in Bangladesh..Mashrur Arefin, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank,
4 June 2025
Bank Asia’s agent banking deposits surpass Tk 6,000cr
Bank Asia PLC, a pioneer of agent banking in Bangladesh, has recently reached a significant milestone, accumulating deposits exceeding Tk 6,000 crore through its agent banking network..To commemorate this achievement, the bank organised a celebratory event at the Bank Asia Tower in the cap
4 June 2025
Mercantile Bank celebrates 26th anniversary
Mercantile Bank PLC celebrated its 26th founding anniversary on Monday in an event held at its head office in Dhaka..Md Anwarul Haque, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest, according to a press release issued by the bank..In his remarks, Haque noted, “Me
3 June 2025