StanChart drives inclusive growth with nationwide community initiatives

The multinational bank reaffirmed its enduring commitment to community development and environmental stewardship
7 May 2025, 18:47 PM

HSBC Bangladesh’s profit rose 9% in 2024

HSBC Bangladesh's profit rose 9 percent year-on-year to Tk 1,086.13 crore in 2024, thanks to an increase in interest income.
6 May 2025, 22:26 PM

Govt plans unified promotion policy for state bank staff

Once approved, the policy will apply to Sonali, Rupali, Janata, Agrani, BASIC and BDBL
5 May 2025, 12:36 PM

Some banks hit by capital squeeze

State-owned, Islamic Shariah-based, and specialised banks have seen deeper deterioration in their financial positions, whereas private commercial banks and foreign banks remain on firmer ground.
4 May 2025, 18:01 PM

Most banks fail to finalise annual financial reports

BB seeks govt approval to extend deadline
4 May 2025, 16:28 PM

National Bank posted Tk 1,706 crore loss in 2024

The bank attributed the loss to rising interest expenses and continued non-recovery from loan defaulters
4 May 2025, 13:15 PM

Remittance rises 35% in April

Bangladeshi migrants sent home $2.75 billion in the month
4 May 2025, 12:09 PM

Shahjalal Islami Bank’s profit drops 52%

The bank made Tk 169.17 crore in 2024
4 May 2025, 11:45 AM

Grameen Bank: Govt stake to fall to 10% from 25%

The Advisory Council of the interim government has given the go-ahead in principle to the amendment proposal of the Grameen Bank Ordinance that seeks to reduce the government's stake in the Nobel-winning microcredit institution to 10 percent from the present 25 percent.
17 April 2025, 18:59 PM

DSE seeks clarification from Beacon Pharma on export halt

Beacon releases a disclosure on DSE website today
15 April 2025, 14:10 PM

Al-Arafah Islami Bank sends managing director on leave

The bank's board took the decision to ensure a fair investigation on alleged irregularities
13 April 2025, 16:15 PM

Islami Bank MD sent on forced leave

Islami Bank Bangladesh has decided to send its managing director, Mohammed Monirul Moula, on leave for three months.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Islami Bank MD sent on forced leave

Md Omar Faruk Khan made acting managing director
6 April 2025, 14:53 PM

Four state-run banks to remain open today

The Bangladesh Bank has directed four state-owned banks to remain open today, even as the country begins a nine-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. 
27 March 2025, 18:11 PM

Tk 721 crore remittance case settled for just Tk 15,543 in taxes

SM Faruqi Hasan, founding president of the Ontario unit of the Awami League, is involved in the case
19 March 2025, 06:45 AM

Uttara Bank announces 35% dividends

Uttara declared the dividend when many banks were not allowed to do so due to strict regulatory rules
19 March 2025, 06:03 AM

SBAC Bank’s MD resigns six months before end of his term

Habibur Rahman, managing director (MD) and CEO of the South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce Bank (SBAC) PLC, has resigned on personal grounds.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Azam J Chowdhury to raise his stake in Green Delta

He will buy 5.93 lakh shares from a sponsor of the same company
17 March 2025, 06:53 AM

Shady firm took Tk 950cr from Islami Bank

It happened in just two days. A Nabil Group employee and a relative of its chairman own the firm.
15 March 2025, 20:54 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