Anisur Rahman, new deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank
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6 July 2026, 21:44 PM Business
Finance minister pushes customer-centric digital financial services
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6 July 2026, 18:23 PM Business
Bangladesh Bank keeps export cash incentives unchanged for FY2026-27
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5 July 2026, 19:13 PM Business
BB introduces pilot program for digitalisation of trade documents
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1 July 2026, 20:14 PM Business
BB appoints Sarwar Hossain as deputy governor
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30 June 2026, 17:10 PM Business
Bangladesh Bank holds key rate at 10% to rein in inflation
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30 June 2026, 15:10 PM Business
US dollar rate rises amid June-end payment pressure
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29 June 2026, 21:42 PM Business
BB offers 'special exit' to defaulters to cut NPLs, boost credit flow
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29 June 2026, 21:40 PM Banking
BB caps banks' lending-deposit spread at 4 percentage points
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29 June 2026, 20:24 PM Business

Macroeconomic policies amidst interim incumbency

Navigating the labyrinth of macroeconomic management is particularly challenging during periods of interim leadership.
8 March 2025, 10:06 AM

Eastern Bank files Tk 200cr defamation suit against customer

The customer, Md Murtoza Ali, earlier submitted a petition, accusing the bank's board, MD of embezzling Tk 11cr
8 March 2025, 06:02 AM

Pioneer Ins declares 25% cash dividend

Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd has recommended a 25 percent cash dividend for shareholders for the year that ended on December 31, 2024, according to a disclosure published on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website yesterday.
6 March 2025, 18:21 PM

Shahjalal Islami Bank launches new website

Shariah-based Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC launched its new website at the bank's corporate head office in Dhaka on Wednesday.
6 March 2025, 14:23 PM

Al-Arafah Islami Bank organises school banking conference in Khulna

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC recently organised a “School Banking Conference” as the lead bank at the Tiger Garden International Hotel in Khulna, aiming to build a savings habit among students.
6 March 2025, 14:18 PM

Exim Bank unveils new product ‘Exim Smart Receipts’

The Export Import Bank of Bangladesh (Exim Bank) PLC unveiled a new financial product, titled “Exim Smart Receipts”, focusing on customers’ needs.
6 March 2025, 14:15 PM

City Bank signs deal with Idcol for digital cash management solutions

City Bank PLC recently signed a digital cash management agreement with Infrastructure Development Company Limited (Idcol).
6 March 2025, 14:10 PM

None can use CEO title in insurance firms without IDRA approval

The use of the CEO (current charge) title also requires regulatory approval
6 March 2025, 10:40 AM

Inflation eases in February

Inflation declined to 9.32% from January's 9.94%
6 March 2025, 09:42 AM

MJL to sell aging oil tanker for $22.7m

MJL Bangladesh PLC, popularly known as Mobil Bangladesh, has decided to sell a secondhand oil tanker for $22.7 million, the company said yesterday.
6 March 2025, 06:41 AM

American chamber calls for tax return exemption for credit card

Currently, personal loans of up to Tk 5 lakh do not require a tax return, but credit cards do. Since credit cards are also a form of loan product, this policy appears contradictory, AmCham said
5 March 2025, 20:00 PM

HSBC recognised as ‘Best Trade Finance Bank’ in Bangladesh

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) has been awarded as the “Best Trade Finance Bank” for the seventh year in Bangladesh and the eighth year globally at the Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2025.
5 March 2025, 14:48 PM

Mutual Trust Bank signs murabaha deal with ITFC to boost trade finance for SMEs

Mutual Trust Bank PLC signed a master murabaha agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, to strengthen trade finance support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the private sector in Bangladesh.
5 March 2025, 14:45 PM

Prime Bank launches ‘Sadaqah Jariyah’ account for ongoing charity

Prime Bank PLC has launched a new Islamic banking product named “Sadaqah Jariyah” account that allows customers to donate to charitable causes continuously.
5 March 2025, 14:36 PM

Bank Asia observes ‘Financial Literacy Day-2025’

Bank Asia PLC observed “Financial Literacy Day-2025” on Monday by organising a series of activities in accordance with the directives set forth by the Bangladesh Bank.
4 March 2025, 14:20 PM

Sonali Bank launches ‘Tri-Party Remittance Campaign’

Sonali Bank PLC launched a year-long “Tri-Party Remittance Campaign 2025” in collaboration with Vista and Western Union, aimed at increasing the flow of foreign remittance through legal channels.
4 March 2025, 14:09 PM

NCC Bank signs remittance disbursement deal with Commerce Plex

NCC Bank PLC signed a remittance disbursement agreement with Commerce Plex Limited (Simpaisa), based in the UK, on Monday, aiming to offer swift and secure remittance services for Bangladeshi expatriates residing in the United Kingdom and the broader EU region.
4 March 2025, 14:03 PM

Exports grow 2.77% in Feb

Bangladesh earns $3.97 billion from exports in the second month of the year
4 March 2025, 08:50 AM

BRAC Bank raises Tk 700cr through subordinated bond

663 unique investors participate in the long-term bond
4 March 2025, 06:19 AM

Humayun Kabir appointed MD of Union Bank

Mohd Humayun Kabir, former executive director of Bangladesh Bank, has been appointed as the managing director (MD) and CEO of the Sharia-based Union Bank PLC.
3 March 2025, 13:55 PM