Nazneen new ED of CPD, Fahmida distinguished fellow
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27 August 2026 Business
New guarantee window opened for local partners of foreign firms
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27 August 2026 Business
Dutch-Bangla Bank to raise authorised capital to Tk 3,500 crore
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27 August 2026 Business
Meghna Bank to raise ৳400 crore through subordinated bond
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25 August 2026 Business
No-frill account deposits rise 24% in Apr-Jun
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23 August 2026 Banks
Southeast Bank’s sponsor gifts 1.3 lakh shares to son
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20 August 2026 Business
BB rolls out rules to enlist mediators for resolving loan defaults
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20 August 2026 Business
BFIU directs banks to disclose linked accounts after freeze
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19 August 2026 Business

Prime Bank, DX New Energy team up to empower women

Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DX New Energy Industries Limited, with the objective of providing complimentary training on riding motorcycle to the bank’s "Neera" customers at the latter’s training centres across the country..Md Nazeem A Choudhu
3 June 2025

Pubali Bank, ACI ink deal for cashless solutions

Pubali Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) PLC and ACI Logistics Limited (Shwapno), offering its digital banking services..Mohammad Esha, deputy managing director of the bank, and Md Abu Hasan Zaman, director of treasury at AC
3 June 2025

FY26 budget offers no new move to restore public confidence in banks

Around a dozen banks are currently struggling to repay depositors, eroding public trust
3 June 2025

Grameen Telecom entity gets digital wallet licence

The Bangladesh Bank issued the licence on June 2
3 June 2025

Rupali Bank’s profit slumped 82% in 2024

Rupali Bank PLC's profit plummeted in 2024 due to declining operating income.
1 June 2025

Central bank at odds with BPO over Nagad’s future

The discord became apparent after Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser with authority over the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and IT, sent a letter to the BB governor on May 12 and posted the letter to his Facebook account recently
1 June 2025

IFIC Bank organises workshop on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing

IFIC Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), recently organised a daylong workshop titled “Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism” in Bogura..A total of 81 officials representing 47 banks operating within the Bogur
1 June 2025

Eastern Bank unveils ‘Mastercard Virtual Prepaid Cards’

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has recently launched “Mastercard Virtual Prepaid Cards”, offering a fully digital, environmentally responsible payment solution..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of EBL, inaugurated the cards as the chief guest at a ceremony held at the bank’s head offic
1 June 2025

United Commercial Bank convenes 513th board meeting

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has recently convened “513th Board Meeting”, marking a milestone in the institution’s ongoing transformation journey..According to a press release, the board reviewed and approved the audited financial statements for the year ending 2024, alongside the unau
1 June 2025

BRAC Bank logs 73% year-on-year profit growth

BRAC Bank has reported a remarkable 73 percent year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit after tax (NPAT) for 2024, despite prevailing challenges in the market environment..According to a press release, the bank’s consolidated financial statements which include its subsidiaries, refle
1 June 2025

BRAC Bank partners with DEG Impulse to launch SME innovation lab

BRAC Bank has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Germany-based DEG Impulse to establish an SME Innovation Lab in Bangladesh’s banking sector, with a particular focus on women-led enterprises..The initiative will be implemented with the support of DEG Impulse gGmbH, a wholly owne
31 May 2025

Eastern Bank gets AAA credit rating

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has secured the highest possible credit rating of AAA from the Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Limited (CRAB), alongside a short-term rating of ST-1 and a stable outlook, marking the third consecutive year the bank has achieved this distinction..According to a pre
31 May 2025

NRBC Bank arranges strategic business conference

NRBC Bank PLC convened a “Strategic Business Conference 2025” yesterday under the theme “Together Towards Excellence” at a hotel in Dhaka..The conference brought together senior leadership from across the organisation..Md Ali Hossain Prodhania, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the d
31 May 2025

Midland Bank organises workshop on capacity building for textile and apparel businesses

Midland Bank PLC recently organised a capacity-building workshop entitled “Capacity Building of Textile and Apparel Businesses in Bangladesh under the Green Supply Chain Transition Programme”, held at Hotel Bengal Blueberry in Gulshan-2, Dhaka..Supported by the Global Supply Chain Support
31 May 2025

Prime Bank signs deal with Farazy Hospital to enhance service benefits

Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a strategic agreement with Farazy Hospital Limited, aimed at improving access to quality healthcare while delivering enhanced value to the bank’s stakeholders..MM Rabiul Hasan, executive vice-president and chief bancassurance officer of the bank; and M Mo
31 May 2025

Bank Asia to acquire Bank Alfalah’s local operations

Bank Asia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bank Alfalah to acquire the latter's operations in Bangladesh, subject to regulatory approval and the completion of legal formalities.
29 May 2025

BB orders extended banking for cattle market money transactions

Order also given to run banking activities until 10 pm in the branches
29 May 2025

Sonali Bank holds 18th AGM

Sonali Bank PLC has convened its 18th annual general meeting (AGM)..Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting held at the bank’s head office in Dhaka on Wednesday, the bank said in a press release..Muhammed Mahbubur Rahman; Mohammad Abu Yusuf; Md Azim
29 May 2025

Community Bank organises 6th AGM

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has declared a cash dividend for the financial year ending on December 31, 2024..The announcement was made during the bank’s sixth annual general meeting (AGM), held on Wednesday at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka, according to a press release..Inspecto
29 May 2025

Bengal Commercial Bank organises national sales convention

Bengal Commercial Bank PLC (BGCB) recently convened its “National Sales Convention 2025” at the BGCB Training Centre, located in Dilkusha, Motijheel in Dhaka. The event was held under the theme “Leading Business, Inspiring Growth.”.Tarik Morshed, managing director and chief executive offic
29 May 2025