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BASIC Bank organises 35th AGM
BASIC Bank Limited recently organised its 35th annual general meeting (AGM) at its head office in Dhaka..Abul Hashem, chairman of the state-owned bank, presided over the meeting, according to a press release..Hashem emphasised proper planning and implementation to regain the lost glo
22 August 2024, 13:55 PM
Premier Bank launches ‘Quick Account’
Premier Bank recently launched a new financial service, titled “Premier Bank Quick Account”, which enables users to instantly open a bank account from anywhere with just a few clicks..Mohammad Abu Jafar, managing director and CEO, inaugurated the service at the bank’s head office in Dhaka,
22 August 2024, 13:51 PM
BRAC Bank, BRAC Kumon sign MoU to support expansion of education franchisees
BRAC Bank recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BRAC Kumon, an initiative of the KUMON Institute of Education (KIE), to provide essential financing support for the latter’s franchisees..Under this strategic collaboration, the bank will finance BRAC Kumon franchisees who
22 August 2024, 13:46 PM
Banks asked to freeze Mustafa Kamal, Tipu Munshi’s bank accounts
Their accounts will remain frozen for 30 days
22 August 2024, 12:23 PM
BB appoints administrator at Nagad
The Bangladesh Bank yesterday appointed an administrator to Nagad after one too many allegations of irregularities in the mobile financial service provider’s operations and dealings.
21 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Islami Bank finally freed from S Alam Group
After seven years, S Alam Group’s control over Islami Bank ended yesterday after the Bangladesh Bank decided to dissolve the board of the country’s largest private sector bank that was heavily dominated by individuals linked to the conglomerate.
21 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Abdul Aziz becomes chairman of Standard Bank
Mohammed Abdul Aziz was elected chairman of Standard Bank during the bank’s 396th board meeting at the bank’s head office in Dhaka yesterday..Aziz is a sponsor director of the bank, the bank said in a press release..The prominent businessman began his entrepreneurial journey after co
21 August 2024, 15:47 PM
Al-Arafah Islami Bank opens branch in Sirajganj
Al-Arafah Islami Bank recently opened a branch in Sirajganj sadar..Md Anowar Hossain, director of the bank, inaugurated the bank’s 221st branch as chief guest, the bank said in a press release..Farman R Chowdhury, managing director and CEO, presided over the inauguration and Abu Nase
21 August 2024, 15:41 PM
Bengal Commercial Bank holds board meeting
Bengal Commercial Bank organised the 32nd meeting of the board of directors at the bank’s head office in Gulshan yesterday..Md Jashim Uddin, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting, the bank said in a press release. .Mahbubul Alam and Ghulam Mohammed Alomgir, vice-chairmen of
21 August 2024, 15:29 PM
Southeast Bank organises training for probationary officers
Southeast Bank recently organised a training course for its newly appointed probationary officers..A total of 37 officers took part in the course, the bank said in a press release..Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain, managing director of the bank, attended the concluding session of the trai
21 August 2024, 15:19 PM
Eastern Bank receives ISO certification
Eastern Bank’s four risk divisions achieved the globally recognised ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification after fulfilling standard requirements for the quality management systems (QMS)..The divisions are risk management, credit risk management, retail risk and
21 August 2024, 15:14 PM
Dhaka Bank opens Tongi sub-branch
Dhaka Bank recently launched a sub-branch in Tongi under its Sonargaon Janapath branch in Dhaka..Md Mostaque Ahmed, deputy managing director and chief emerging market officer, inaugurated the bank’s 32nd sub-branch new sub-branch, the bank said in a press release..Tipu Sultan, senior
21 August 2024, 15:07 PM
Banks asked to freeze accounts of Shamim Osman, Salim Osman, family members
Instruction was also given to suspend locker facilities extended to the members of the families for the next 30 days
21 August 2024, 06:38 AM
Need favourable legal framework to recover NPLs
A favourable legal framework for facilitating the recovery of non-performing loans (NPLs) should be formed in consultation with the attorney general and legal experts, according to Selim RF Hussain, chairman of the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB)..Hussain, also managing director a
20 August 2024, 18:47 PM
BKB organises business review meeting
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) organised a business review meeting for fiscal year 2024-25 recently..Md Shawkat Ali Khan, managing director of the bank, presided over the meeting at the bank’s head office in Dhaka on Monday, according to a press release..Khan emphasised loan disburseme
20 August 2024, 16:23 PM
NCC Bank launches VISA debit, credit and prepaid cards for women
NCC Bank recently launched VISA debit, credit and prepaid cards for female customers..M Shamsul Arefin, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the cards at the bank’s head office in Dhaka, according to a press release..Arefin said that NCC Bank is committed to providing t
20 August 2024, 16:12 PM
ONE Bank, Software Shop sign MoU on online ticketing services
ONE Bank recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Software Shop Limited, a software developing company, to integrate the Shohoz online ticketing platform into the bank’s OK Wallet mobile app..Md Mozaffor Hossain, joint in-charge of the MFS unit of the bank, and Md Mohiuddin
20 August 2024, 15:34 PM
Banks asked to freeze accounts of Nasrul Hamid, family members
Order has been given to suspend transactions through the accounts for 30 days for now
20 August 2024, 13:33 PM
BB dissolves National Bank board for third time
The step has been taken for the sake of the depositors' money, according to the order issued by BB
20 August 2024, 12:23 PM
Inquiry committee to investigate complaints against five a2i officials
Muhammed Mehedi Hassan, additional secretary of the ICT Division, will chair the committee
20 August 2024, 12:12 PM