Prime Bank, BB host ‘Customer Awareness Week’

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Bank, recently organised the “Customer Awareness Week 2025 (Dhaka Division)” at the City Convention Hall in Kishoreganj..Md Niamul Kabir, executive director of Bangladesh Bank, attended the event as the chief guest, according to a press rele
8 December 2025, 14:39 PM

BRAC Bank retains S&P ‘B+’ rating with stable outlook

BRAC Bank PLC has obtained a ‘B+’ long-term credit rating with a ‘Stable’ outlook, as affirmed by S&P Global Ratings, the world’s leading credit rating agency..This is equivalent to the sovereign rating of Bangladesh and marks the continuation of this achievement for the last nine years, a
8 December 2025, 14:35 PM

Bangladesh Development Bank holds workshop on NPL management

Bangladesh Development Bank PLC recently organised a workshop, titled “Non-Performing Loan (NPL) Management”, at its head office in Dhaka..Nazma Mobarek, secretary to the Financial Institutions Division under the Ministry of Finance, inaugurated the workshop as the chief guest, according t
8 December 2025, 14:28 PM

Banks asked to ready default data of poll candidates

The central bank is likely to issue a letter to banks in this regard soon
8 December 2025, 13:15 PM

Stabilising financial sector a vital but tough task: governor

Ahsan H Mansur attends a Planning Commission discussion
8 December 2025, 12:01 PM

Bank Asia organises workshop on proactive transaction monitoring in Jashore

Bank Asia PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), recently organised a daylong regional workshop on “Proactive Transaction Monitoring for Automated Early Alert Generation of Trade-Based Money Laundering” in Jashore..Approximately 50 senior bankers from
7 December 2025, 15:07 PM

Midland Bank donates ambulance to Anjuman Mofidul Islam

Midland Bank PLC has donated an ambulance to Anjuman Mofidul Islam, a charitable organisation that serves both patients and deceased persons within and outside Dhaka..Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of Midland Bank PLC, handed over the dummy key of the ambulance to Mohammad Az
7 December 2025, 14:55 PM

Prime Bank releases sustainability, climate action reports

Prime Bank PLC today released its Sustainability Report and Climate Action Report, reaffirming its commitment to responsible and climate-conscious banking..Chowdhury Liakat Ali, director of the Sustainable Finance Department at the Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the launching programme a
6 December 2025, 15:45 PM

Pubali Bank releases sustainability & impact report

Pubali Bank PLC has released its first-ever “Annual Sustainability & Impact Report 2024”, marking a milestone in its commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible banking..Carrying the tagline “Green Financing: Leads to Sustainability”, the report is fully aligned with the gl
6 December 2025, 15:41 PM

Jamuna Bank unveils Tk 800 crore bond offering with 12.65% return

Jamuna Bank PLC has announced that it will raise Tk 800 crore through the issuance of its fifth subordinated bond, offering investors a secure, long-term investment option with an attractive rate of return..The seven-year bond will be redeemed in five equal annual instalments starting at t
6 December 2025, 15:38 PM

Trust Bank signs deal with CG Runner BD

Trust Bank PLC recently signed an agreement with CG Runner BD Limited, the official distributor of BYD in Bangladesh..Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, managing director and chief executive officer of Trust Bank PLC, and Hafizur Rahman Khan, chairman of Runner Group, signed the agreement at the latte
6 December 2025, 15:35 PM

Syed Mizanur Rahman appointed MD of Meghna Bank

Syed Mizanur Rahman, a seasoned professional with almost three decades of experience in the financial services sector, has been appointed the managing director of Meghna Bank PLC, effective from December 4, 2025..Prior to this appointment, Rahman was serving as managing director and CEO of
6 December 2025, 15:33 PM

Mastercard launches co-branded SME credit card with Southeast Bank, SSL Commerz

Mastercard, in collaboration with Southeast Bank PLC and SSL Commerz, has launched a co-branded SME credit card designed exclusively for PepsiCo’s distributor Transcom Beverages Limited in Bangladesh..This marks PepsiCo’s first collaboration of its kind, bringing a seamless digital payment
6 December 2025, 15:28 PM

Eastern Bank launches ‘EBL Priority Next Gen’

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched a new service, titled “EBL Priority Next Gen”, a bespoke banking segment created for the next generation of achievers—young visionaries poised to carry forward the values, ambition and legacy of EBL’s Priority families..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing direct
6 December 2025, 15:25 PM

Modhumoti Bank opens 53rd branch in Jhenaidah

Modhumoti Bank PLC has opened its new Jhenaidah branch on Sher-e-Bangla Road in Jhenaidah Sadar upazila today. This is the bank’s 53rd branch, according to a press release..Humayun Kabir, chairman of Modhumoti Bank PLC, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest..The bank has be
4 December 2025, 15:13 PM

Islami Bank launches AI-powered voice assistant ‘CellFin Echo’

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has launched the country’s first artificial-intelligence (AI)-powered voice assistant, CellFin Echo, within its popular CellFin app..The fully voice-driven virtual assistant allows users to perform a wide range of banking activities through simple English voice c
4 December 2025, 15:07 PM

Trust Bank to offer auto loans for Proton vehicles

Trust Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rancon Cars Limited, the authorised distributor of Proton vehicles in Bangladesh..Md Wahed Ibne Shahed, head of the retail banking division of Trust Bank PLC, and Anusha Khalid, team leader of Rancon Cars Limited, signed th
4 December 2025, 14:42 PM

Applications sought for Sammilito Islami Bank’s MD post

The application for a three-year contract should be submitted by December 22 this year
4 December 2025, 13:43 PM

Inflation may come down to 5% by FY26: governor

Ahsan H Mansur attends a dialogue organised by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority
4 December 2025, 10:44 AM

Mohammad Ali named as IRBA transformation leader

Mohammad Ali, managing director of Pubali Bank PLC, has been awarded the “IRBA Transformation Leader in Bangladesh 2025” by the Awards Committee of the Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA)..The award highlights Mohammad Ali’s exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and transformative
3 December 2025, 15:08 PM