Nazneen new ED of CPD, Fahmida distinguished fellow
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New guarantee window opened for local partners of foreign firms
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Sammilito Islami Bank files 10,000 cases to recover defaulted loans
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Mutual Trust Bank to raise Tk 500cr capital
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Meghna Bank to raise ৳400 crore through subordinated bond
25 August 2026
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No profit haircut for Sammilito Islami Bank depositors: BB governor
25 August 2026
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Bangla QR transactions double after mandatory rollout
24 August 2026
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No-frill account deposits rise 24% in Apr-Jun
23 August 2026
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Southeast Bank’s sponsor gifts 1.3 lakh shares to son
20 August 2026
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BB rolls out rules to enlist mediators for resolving loan defaults
20 August 2026
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EXIM Bank opens new branch in Narayanganj
EXIM Bank PLC has opened a new branch at Araihazar in Narayanganj..This is the 155th branch of the bank, according to a press release..Mohammad Feroz Hossain, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest on Tuesday..Hossain discussed in detai
25 December 2024
EBL becomes the first local bank to act as a Visa NNSS agent
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and Visa have signed a strategic partnership agreement, under which EBL will act as Visa’s first national net settlement service (NNSS) agent in Bangladesh..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of EBL, and Sabbir Ahmed, country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal a
25 December 2024
Prime Bank signs deal with Lion Kallol
Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Lion Kallol Limited, a joint venture between Lion Corporation Japan and Kallol Limited Bangladesh..Md Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Zia Uddin Bablu, manager for finance and accounts of Lion Kallol, penned the deal
25 December 2024
First Security Islami Bank sacks DMD
First Security Islami Bank (FSIB) has fired a newly appointed deputy managing director over his alleged involvement in irregularities at his previous place of employment, Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL).
24 December 2024
Islami Bank MD forced out of office
Mohammed Monirul Moula, the managing director of Islami Bank Bangladesh, has not gone to his workplace since December 19 when he was forced to leave by a group of officials.
24 December 2024
Dhaka stocks fall when prime index of port city bourse rises
DSEX lost 1.47 points while CASPI jumped 34.6 points
24 December 2024
Eastern Bank launches ‘Freelancer Ambassador Program’
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched an innovative event, styled “EBL Freelancer Ambassador Program” in a bid to empower and inspire Bangladesh’s growing freelancing community. .Md Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, deputy governor of the Bangladesh Bank, Mitchel Lee, chargé d'affaires of Singapore
23 December 2024
Bank Asia signs agreement with Chaldal.com
Bank Asia PLC has signed an agreement with Chaldal.com, one of the largest online grocery platforms in Bangladesh..Zishan Ahammad, head of cards, ADC and internet banking at the bank, and Iftekharul Alam Ayan, chief operating officer of Chaldal Pay, penned the deal at Bank Asia's cards dep
23 December 2024
Local banks can review health via global consulting firms
The international consulting firm will suggest appropriate remedial measures necessary in public interest
22 December 2024
Krishi Bank wins remittance award
Bangladesh Krishi Bank has been awarded the “Remittance Award 2024” by the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment for the commercial lender’s significant contribution to remittance inflows into the country in fiscal year 2023-24..Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Ex
22 December 2024
Bangladesh, WB sign two deals worth $900 million for environment sustainability
These two financial agreements will help Bangladesh achieve green growth: WB country director
22 December 2024
Explanations sought from 13 banks for higher dollar rate
BB issued letters on Dec 19 and the deadline for explanation ends today
22 December 2024
Stocks break two-day rising streak
The prime index of the Dhaka bourse fell 0.48% to 5,196 points
22 December 2024
Meghna Bank organises annual risk conference
Meghna Bank PLC has organised the “Annual Risk Conference-2024” at its head office in the capital’s Gulshan area recently..ANM Moinul Kabir, director of the Department of Off-Site Supervision (DOS) of the Bangladesh bank, was the chief guest at the conference, said a press release..M
21 December 2024
Eastern Bank arranges ‘student agency night’ in Chattogram
Eastern Bank PLC recently organised a programme, styled “Student Agency Night”, at Hotel Agrabad in Chattogram..The event brought together leading education agencies that provide guidance to students seeking higher education opportunities abroad, the bank said in a press release..Dur
21 December 2024
National Bank holds regional business conference in Dhaka
National Bank organised its regional business conference for Dhaka at Anchor Tower in the capital’s Banglamotor yesterday..Abdul Awal Mintoo, chairman of the bank, was the chief guest at the conference, according to a press release..Mintoo said National Bank continues to play a vital
21 December 2024
Social Islami Bank wins remittance award
Social Islami Bank PLC has been honoured with the “Remittance Award 2024” by the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment for securing second place in bringing remittances to the country for fiscal year 2023-2024..The award recognises the bank’s significant contribution to
21 December 2024
AB Bank partners with Axentec for cloud integration
AB Bank PLC has entered into a strategic agreement with Axentec PLC, a subsidiary of Robi Axiata PLC, to enhance its data centre management through the adoption of cloud technology..The agreement was formalised at the bank’s head office in the capital’s Gulshan area, according to a press r
21 December 2024
Shawkat Ali Khan appointed as Padma Bank chairman
Md Shawkat Ali Khan, chief executive officer and managing director of Sonali Bank PLC, was appointed as the chairman of Padma Bank PLC..Khan recently chaired the 120th board meeting at Padma Bank's head office in the capital’s Gulshan, according to a press release from the bank..Befo
21 December 2024
Presence of oligarchic market power still a major challenge: Hossain Zillur Rahman
The sixth edition of the Banking Almanac launched today
21 December 2024