ONE Bank holds anti-money laundering training

ONE Bank PLC recently arranged two training programmes on “Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism” for its Chattogram zone executives and officers at the Kamrul Islam Siddique Auditorium of LGED Bhaban in the port city..Arief Hossain Khan, executive director, a
30 October 2024, 14:56 PM

Citizens Bank opens Imamganj branch in old Dhaka

Citizens Bank PLC opened a new branch at Imamganj in old Dhaka yesterday..Mohammad Masoom, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the branch, the commercial lender said in a press release..SM Shofiqul Hoq, director of the bank, attended the inaugural programme..Othe
30 October 2024, 14:55 PM

Razon Sakhawat becomes Jamuna Bank chairman

Robin Razon Sakhawat was appointed as the chairman of Jamuna Bank PLC yesterday..Currently, Sakhawat is the managing director of German-Bangla Chemical Ltd and Comptex (Bangladesh) Ltd, the bank said in a press release..He is actively involved in various industries such as banking, l
29 October 2024, 15:16 PM

UCB posts 32% profit growth in Q3

United Commercial Bank (UCB) PLC has reported a 32 percent year-on-year profit growth in the July-September quarter of 2024, driven by higher interest income, investment gains, and increased commission and fee income..The announcement came at the bank’s board meeting at its head office in
29 October 2024, 15:16 PM

Matiur Rahman becomes new chairman of Karmasangsthan Bank

AFM Matiur Rahman has been appointed as the chairman of Karmasangsthan Bank for the next three years, effective from the date of joining..Rahman was the honorary director of the board of directors of Karmasangsthan Bank from 2000 to 2002, the bank said in a press release..He is both
29 October 2024, 15:15 PM

Bank Asia signs deal with Sheba.xyz

Bank Asia PLC recently signed an agreement with Sheba.xyz, the largest service marketplace and one-stop solution for on-demand home services of household and lifestyle in Bangladesh..Under the agreement, Bank Asia customers will enjoy a 10 percent discount for all services of Sheba.xyz upo
29 October 2024, 14:46 PM

MTB celebrates silver jubilee by distributing loans to small ventures

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) distributed fresh loans to small businesses under the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) of the Bangladesh Bank to celebrate its silver jubilee at its corporate head office in the capital’s Gulshan..The scheme has been launched to scale up lending to the cottage, mic
29 October 2024, 14:45 PM

Citizens Bank opens sub-branch at Moddho Badda

Citizens Bank PLC yesterday opened a sub-branch at Moddho Badda in the capital..Mohammad Masoom, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the sub-branch, the bank said in a press release..The bank started its journey on December 15, 2020, after receiving a banking licence f
28 October 2024, 15:59 PM

Mahamudul Alam made Meghna Bank’s risk management committee chairman

Md Mahamudul Alam has been elected as the chairman of the risk management committee of Meghna Bank PLC..Currently, Alam is serving as deputy managing director of Labib Dyeing Mills Ltd and Alamgir Ranch Limited, according to a press release..He is widely acknowledged and highly prais
28 October 2024, 15:58 PM

Eastern Bank introduces online training for women entrepreneurs

Eastern Bank PLC yesterday introduced an e-training platform on financial literacy and entrepreneur development for women entrepreneurs..Curated by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Bangladesh Bank, the online training programme aims to empower women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh..
28 October 2024, 15:44 PM

Bank Asia launches financial literacy app for apparel workers

Bank Asia PLC recently launched a digital financial literacy app, styled “Amar Hisab-Kitab”, to accelerate financial inclusion activities..The app was developed by Bank Asia, in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), under the Aparajita Project of H&M Found
28 October 2024, 15:17 PM

Prime Bank’s profit grows 45% in Q3

Prime Bank PLC posted a 45 percent year-on-year net profit growth in the July-September quarter of the current financial year..The announcement came at the bank’s board meeting at its head office in Dhaka yesterday, the bank said in a press release..The standalone net profit after ta
28 October 2024, 15:05 PM

Bangladesh’s GDP growth slows to 3.91% in Apr-Jun quarter

It is the lowest expansion in the four quarters of 2023-24 fiscal year
28 October 2024, 11:37 AM

HSBC named ‘Best Cash Management Bank’ in Bangladesh

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Bangladesh has been voted as the “Best Cash Management Bank” and “Best Cash Management Bank for Client Service’ in Bangladesh for the 15th time and 7th time respectively in a row in the Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2024..This
27 October 2024, 15:43 PM

Standard Bank holds school banking conference in Mymensingh

Standard Bank PLC recently organised “School Banking Conference-2024” as a lead bank at the District Town Hall in Mymensingh..The Bangladesh Bank patronised the conference, where the branches of all scheduled banks located in Mymensingh jointly organised the event..Teachers and stude
27 October 2024, 15:34 PM

First Security Islami Bank opens agent banking outlet at Chinatola Bazar in Jashore

First Security Islami Bank yesterday opened “Chinatola Bazar agent banking outlet” under Keshabpur branch in Jashore with a view to providing Shariah-based modern banking services to its rural clients..Ahmed Ashique Raazi, the bank’s Khulna zonal head, inaugurated the outlet as the chief g
27 October 2024, 15:33 PM

Mutual Trust Bank signs deal with WeGro, Syngenta to scale up lending to farmers

Mutual Trust Bank (PLC) recently signed a tripartite agreement with agri-fintech startup WeGro and agrochemical company Syngenta to scale up lending to marginal farmers across the country..Under the deal, farmers will be able to access the bank’s agri credit through the WeGro app and procu
27 October 2024, 15:06 PM

Prime Bank inks payroll banking deal with Dutch-Bangla Pack

Prime Bank PLC recently signed a payroll banking agreement with industrial packaging solutions provider Dutch-Bangla Pack Limited. .Abdul Mumit, managing director of Dutch-Bangla Pack Limited, and Faisal Rahman, additional managing director of Prime Bank PLC, penned the deal at the latter’
27 October 2024, 15:06 PM

Premier Bank wants to remain people’s ‘bank of choice’

Premier Bank has established a brand that incorporates trust, innovation and exceptional customer service in its 25 years of operation, said Mohammad Abu Jafar, managing director and the chief executive officer of the private commercial lender.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM

BRAC Bank, BBDN sign deal to empower persons with disabilities

BRAC Bank recently signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) to create inclusive opportunities for persons with disabilities through “Aporajeyo Ami”, the bank’s flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative dedicated to health..Under the par
26 October 2024, 15:04 PM