Bangladesh Bank warns public against fake TakaPay website

There is no official mobile app or website for TakaPay, says the central bank
4 August 2025, 14:21 PM

BB move toward flexible FX regime signals right policy shift: BRAC EPL

The move aims at better aligning the taka with market fundamentals, the brokerage house says
3 August 2025, 09:47 AM

Jamuna Bank’s Q2 profit drops 8%

Jamuna Bank saw its net profit decline in the April-June quarter of 2025, even as investment income increased.
2 August 2025, 19:37 PM

Shahjalal Islami Bank’s Q2 profit down 5%

Shahjalal Islami Bank posted a slight decline in its profit for the April-June quarter of 2025, even as investment income edged higher.
2 August 2025, 19:37 PM

Private credit growth target lowered amid low appetite

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the target for private sector credit growth in its latest monetary policy, citing a lack of appetite arising from political uncertainties.
31 July 2025, 22:42 PM

Tightened monetary policy undermines trade, investment growth: DCCI

The central bank should adopt a more supportive stance, the chamber says
31 July 2025, 11:11 AM

Banks to come under risk-based supervision: BB

The banking regulator unveils monetary policy statement for July-December 2025
31 July 2025, 10:18 AM

Meghna Bank MD resigns citing personal reasons

Kazi Ahsan Khalil will step down with effect from October 27
27 July 2025, 14:34 PM

Chinese businesses keen to invest in Bangladesh: Ashik Chowdhury

Bangladesh delegation met over 100 potential investors during its visit to 2 Chinese cities last week
27 July 2025, 14:10 PM

Banking fix may cost $5b-$6b

Says finance adviser; the amount is way below IMF’s $35b estimate
26 July 2025, 19:23 PM

Trade misinvoicing is a collective failure

The failure to check trade misinvoicing is a collective failure of the authorities, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan said yesterday, describing the situation as “alarming”.
26 July 2025, 18:19 PM

Pubali Bank opens New Market Islamic banking branch in Bogura

Pubali Bank PLC has recently inaugurated its New Market Islamic banking branch in Bogura to provide modern Shariah-based banking services.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Bank Asia signs MoU with Apollo Imperial Hospitals to offer healthcare privileges

Bank Asia PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Apollo Imperial Hospitals Chattogram to provide exclusive healthcare benefits for its cardholders.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Prime Bank partners with HATIL for payroll and digital cash management solutions

Prime Bank PLC and HATIL Complex Limited have signed an agreement to enhance HATIL’s financial operations through specialised payroll banking and digital cash management services.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM

EBL hosts Women Entrepreneurship Development Summit 2025

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) organised the “Women Entrepreneurship Development Summit 2025” at its head office in Dhaka on July 23, bringing together women chambers, business associations and ecosystem partners from across Bangladesh to promote access to finance for women-led enterprises.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM

BRAC Bank emitted 1,477,468 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2024

The bank released Sustainability and Impact Report 2024 to disclose information about its carbon footprint
24 July 2025, 13:15 PM

75pc of money laundering is trade-based: BIBM study

The study was prepared using responses from officials of 37 banks
22 July 2025, 14:55 PM

Audits expose hidden bad loans at 6 Islamic banks

The reviews, initiated in January with backing from the ADB, expose deep-seated financial mismanagement at those banks
20 July 2025, 18:16 PM

BB honours Sri Lankan bankers for foiling 2016’s reserve heist

Officials from Pan Asia Banking Corporation helped thwart the $20 million cyber fraud attempt
17 July 2025, 14:20 PM

10 banks rated sustainable in BB’s 2024 evaluation

Bangladesh Bank first introduced the sustainability rating system in 2020
16 July 2025, 18:41 PM