25 June 2023, 14:00 PM

Bangladesh Bank invites applications for digital bank licence

The Bangladesh Bank has invited applications from entrepreneurs interested in establishing digital banks and delivering financial products efficiently through branchless operation
23 June 2023, 14:29 PM

Islami Bank online services to use Sonali Bank payment gateway

Sonali Bank and Islami Bank Bangladesh have signed a deal enabling customers of the latter’s digital wallet service “Cellfin” and mobile financial service “mCash” to pay fees and charges through the former’s payment gateway services. 
22 June 2023, 18:00 PM

NCC Bank holds confce on money laundering

NCC Bank organised a daylong conference on “Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing” at Brac-CDM in Savar recently for 132 branch-based anti-money laundering compliance officers. 
21 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Mastercard, Brac Bank launch ‘World Credit Card’

Mastercard and Brac Bank launched a “World Credit Card” focusing health and wellness benefits yesterday. 
21 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Prime Bank inks deal with Footstep

Prime Bank recently signed an agreement with Footstep Bangladesh on setting up water filtration systems in government schools and hospitals in Dhaka, Sunamganj and Kushtia. 
21 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Branch managers’ confce on money laundering risks held

The Association of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers of Banks in Bangladesh (AACOBB), in collaboration with Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU),
21 June 2023, 18:00 PM

BB eases rules for foreign investors

Bangladesh Bank has relaxed rules to provide support to foreign investors. 
21 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Bank directors can stay on for 12 years

The Bank Company (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed in the parliament yesterday amid a huge outcry and a walkout by the main opposition party, Jatiya Party due to a last-minute contentious addition
21 June 2023, 16:43 PM

BB eases rules for foreign investors

As per the new measure, foreign investors who are remitting money from abroad will get the scope to retain forex in their foreign currency accounts at local banks for up to one year after registering their businesses here
21 June 2023, 16:03 PM

BB relaxes loan repayment for businesses

Borrowers can repay 50% of demand loans payable for Apr-Jun
21 June 2023, 15:00 PM

Banks to remain open in industrial areas for RMG salaries

The areas are: Dhaka, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj, Chattogram
21 June 2023, 10:55 AM

LC margin eased for importers serving SMEs

Bangladesh Bank today relaxed rules regarding financing availed by commercial importers to cater to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
20 June 2023, 16:28 PM

Central bank brings back relaxed loan repayment facility

The facility will support the borrowers struggling to pay back loans amid lingering crisis at home and abroad
20 June 2023, 16:21 PM

Bill placed to define movable assets as collateral for loan

The Secure Transactions of (Moveable Assets) Bill 2023 placed at the parliament
20 June 2023, 14:28 PM

BB to launch debit card that can be used in India

The card will help travellers make payments while in India
18 June 2023, 13:28 PM

BB to follow tight monetary policy

The Bangladesh Bank has decided to increase the policy rate
18 June 2023, 09:47 AM

Bank Asia launches ‘Digital Nano Loan’

Bank Asia Limited has launched a “Digital Nano Loan” to transform its business with the rapidly changing technological environment to give customers better banking experiences and facilitate their access to formal financial services. 
15 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Bank, Swisscontact to work for garment workers

Dhaka Bank recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the “Sarathi-Improving Financial Health” project of Swisscontact, which is jointly funded by the MetLife Foundation, the Happel Foundation, and Swisscontact.
15 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Prime Bank clients to get Holiday Inn discounts

Prime Bank Limited and Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on hotel services and discount offers.
15 June 2023, 18:00 PM