Female banker ratio edges up after post-pandemic decline

In 2020, females accounted for over 18 percent of the sector’s workforce, according to the Bangladesh Bank’s (BB) “Gender Equality Report of Banks and Financial Institutions”
13 March 2025, 16:19 PM

Prime Bank declares 20% dividends for 2024

Prime Bank PLC announced 20 percent dividends, including a 17.50 cash dividend, for the year 2024.
13 March 2025, 15:22 PM

UCB strikes digital cash management deal with Pran-RFL Group

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) signed a digital cash management agreement with Pran-RFL Group, an industrial conglomerate in Bangladesh, aiming to transform the digital financial landscape in the country.
13 March 2025, 15:13 PM

Many banks likely unable to pay dividend as BB tighten rules

A majority of banks in the country will likely be unable to pay dividends after the Bangladesh Bank tightened the relevant rules through a notice today
13 March 2025, 14:50 PM

Moody’s cuts banking outlook to negative

Moody’s Ratings has downgraded Bangladesh’s banking system outlook from “stable” to “negative”, citing rising asset risks and worsening economic conditions.
12 March 2025, 18:00 PM

National Bank signs MoU with Asgar Ali Hospital for discount, benefits

National Bank Limited recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Asgar Ali Hospital.
12 March 2025, 14:48 PM

Southeast Bank organises capacity development programme

Southeast Bank PLC recently organised a training programme titled “Capacity Development Programme to Enhance Marketing Expertise on Retail Banking Loan and Credit Card.”
12 March 2025, 14:38 PM

Global Islami Bank strikes deal with Chattogram Wasa

Global Islami Bank PLC today signed an agreement with Chattogram Wasa, enhancing their collaborative efforts.
12 March 2025, 14:30 PM

BB reconstitutes board of three private banks

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today reconstituted the board of directors of three private commercial banks. 
12 March 2025, 13:52 PM

Syed Manzur Elahi: a visionary entrepreneur and nation-builder

Syed Manzur Elahi was one of Bangladesh’s most distinguished industrialists and entrepreneurs.
12 March 2025, 04:52 AM

Prime Bank launches blockchain-powered LC on local platform

Prime Bank PLC recently launched the proof of concept (PoC) for Green LC, Bangladesh’s first-ever letter of credit (LC) executed on a locally developed blockchain platform.
11 March 2025, 15:27 PM

Trust Bank organises annual risk conference

Trust Bank PLC recently organised an “Annual Risk Conference 2025” at the Baywatch Hotel, Inani in Cox’s Bazar.
11 March 2025, 15:23 PM

NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers

The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion
11 March 2025, 09:29 AM

India withdraws export ban on 100% broken rice

The world’s largest rice exporter has revoked the ban to reduce its domestic stockpile
11 March 2025, 07:11 AM

No new notes this Eid

The Bangladesh Bank has suspended the exchange of fresh notes for the public ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
10 March 2025, 19:43 PM

BB relaxes loan exit policy for troubled businesses

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today relaxed the down payment requirements for exit facilities on defaulted loans of closed or loss-incurring companies.
10 March 2025, 15:50 PM

BRAC Bank branches achieve Tk 2,000cr net deposit growth in Feb 2025

BRAC Bank’s branch network recorded a remarkable net deposit growth of Tk 2,000 crore in February this year.
10 March 2025, 15:32 PM

UCB signs deal with DMTCL to install CRM, ATM in metro rail stations

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) signed an agreement with Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) to install CRM and ATM machines at the metro rail stations of MRT Line-6 to facilitate financial transactions for passengers.
10 March 2025, 15:25 PM

NCC Bank unveils Islamic banking window at Motijheel Main branch

The National Credit and Commerce Bank (NCC Bank) PLC recently launched a new banking service unit, styled “Islamic Banking Window”, at the Motijheel Main branch, aiming to broaden its portfolio of services in accordance with Islamic Shariah principles.
10 March 2025, 15:17 PM

BB warns against investing in multilevel marketing schemes

The central bank launches an investigation into alleged fraudulent activities
10 March 2025, 07:30 AM