Meghna Bank to raise ৳400 crore through subordinated bond
25 August 2026
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Business
No profit haircut for Sammilito Islami Bank depositors: BB governor
25 August 2026
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Business
Bangla QR transactions double after mandatory rollout
24 August 2026
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Business
No-frill account deposits rise 24% in Apr-Jun
23 August 2026
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Banks
Southeast Bank’s sponsor gifts 1.3 lakh shares to son
20 August 2026
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Business
BB rolls out rules to enlist mediators for resolving loan defaults
20 August 2026
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Business
IFC commits $30.7 million loan to Popular Pharmaceuticals for API imports
19 August 2026
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Business
BFIU directs banks to disclose linked accounts after freeze
19 August 2026
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Business
NCC Bank gets nod for 20 Islamic branches
19 August 2026
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Business
Borrowers of NBFIs must withdraw lawsuits to get policy support
17 August 2026
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Business
Trust Bank CEO gets Excellence in Remittance Leadership award
Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, managing director and chief executive officer of Trust Bank PLC, has won the “Excellence in Remittance Leadership & Diaspora Banking Award” at the NRB Global Convention Dhaka 2025 in recognition of his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to strengthening remittance inflows and advancing diaspora-focused banking services.
6 January 2026
SBAC Bank inks deal to tap BB’s Tk 500cr startup fund
SBAC Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank (BB) to participate in the central bank’s Tk 500 crore Start-up Refinance Fund, aimed at promoting innovation and supporting the development of new entrepreneurs.
6 January 2026
Mohammad Rokonuzzaman now a director of BB
He joined Bangladesh Bank as an assistant director in 2003
5 January 2026
Depositors withdraw Tk 107 crore from five merging banks in two days
However, Tk 44 crore were deposited during the same period
5 January 2026
Islami Bank holds orientation for trainee officers
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC yesterday organised an orientation programme for 1,000 newly recruited trainee assistant officers at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Dhaka.
1 January 2026
Banks, factories to remain closed tomorrow amid national mourning for Khaleda Zia
Banks will remain closed tomorrow after the interim government declared a public holiday as part of a three-day national mourning period following the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia..Non-bank financial institutions will also remain closed, according to circulars issued by
30 December 2025
Merged banks’ deposits to be transferred to Sommilito Islami Bank next week
The process of transferring depositors’ accounts from the five banks undergoing a merger to the newly formed Sommilito Islami Bank is nearing completion and is expected to be finalised within the next week, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB).
27 December 2025
Jamuna Bank cardholders to get benefits at Best Western Plus
Jamuna Bank PLC signed a corporate agreement with Best Western Plus Bay Hills Hotel in Cox’s Bazar on December 9, according to a press release.
24 December 2025
Banks to stay open on Saturday for election payments
Candidates will be able to make payments through bank drafts, pay orders or treasury challans at any branch of scheduled banks across the country
24 December 2025
Five merged banks asked to declare zero shares
The net asset value of the shares of the banks’ shareholders is negative, ranging from Tk 350 to Tk 420
22 December 2025
HSBC opens business development office at Bepza Economic Zone
Local and foreign investors operating in the zone will be provided with access to its international banking capabilities
21 December 2025
Bangladesh Bank plans to raise reserves to $35b by year-end: Governor
Within December, non-performing loans also likely to come down, Ahsan H Mansur says at ERF seminar
18 December 2025
Bangladesh Bank buys another $67m from 7 banks
Dollar acquisition reached $691.50 million so far in December 2025
17 December 2025
Bank accounts linked to Faisal Karim Masud frozen
The NBR froze the accounts due to Masud’s alleged involvement in the shooting of Hadi
14 December 2025
Banglalink given primary approval to launch digital wallet
The operator has already received regulatory go-ahead to operate as a payment service provider
10 December 2025
Bangladesh Bank tightens rules on incentive bonuses for bankers
The central bank issued a circular in this regard
9 December 2025
Banks asked to ready default data of poll candidates
The central bank is likely to issue a letter to banks in this regard soon
8 December 2025
Stabilising financial sector a vital but tough task: governor
Ahsan H Mansur attends a Planning Commission discussion
8 December 2025
Exporters criticise high bank interest
Say they are losing ground to regional peers
4 December 2025
Applications sought for Sammilito Islami Bank’s MD post
The application for a three-year contract should be submitted by December 22 this year
4 December 2025