Bank Asia launches 10 Islamic banking windows

Bank Asia PLC has launched 10 Islamic banking windows simultaneously across the country on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of its Islamic banking services.
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM

The economy Khaleda Zia trusted others to build

Economists say many of the changes that transformed the country's economy began during her years in power
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Refund policy for merging banks: Who’s on the priority list?

The scheme also affects staff at the five merging banks
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Eastern Bank opens sub-branch in Kansat

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has expanded its retail footprint across the country to bring more unbanked people under formal banking services.
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Green Delta wins gold at SAFA BPA Awards 2025

Green Delta Insurance PLC won a gold award at the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) Best Presented Annual Reports (BPA) Awards 2025 in the Insurance category.
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Electro Mart unveils sales centre in Mohammadpur

Electro Mart Limited has recently launched a sales and display centre for electronics and home appliance brands Konka, Gree and Haiko in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Banks, factories to remain closed today

Banks will remain closed today after the interim government declared a public holiday as part of a three-day national mourning following the death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Refund policy for merging banks: Who's on the priority list?

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today introduced a comprehensive Bank Resolution Scheme, setting out who will get priority access to deposits at the five merging shariah-based banks and how remaining funds will be refunded over time..The scheme also affects staff at the five merging banks, wh
30 December 2025, 16:24 PM

A year of reform and resistance in the tax sector

Protest, turmoil, and punishment -- these three words defined Bangladesh’s revenue sector in 2025, a year marked by the split of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), a major source of government income..Following a mass uprising in August last year, the interim government launched long-awa
30 December 2025, 16:02 PM

Major trade bodies mourn passing of former prime minister Khaleda Zia

Khaleda Zia, who also served as chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, remained a central figure in national politics for decades
30 December 2025, 07:49 AM
29 December 2025, 18:02 PM

Pubali Bank holds managers’ conference

Pubali Bank PLC recently held its “5th Managers’ Conference 2025” for managers of the Dhaka Central Region, aiming to motivate them to expand the bank’s business through improved service delivery.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Bank Asia celebrates 17th anniversary of Islamic banking

Bank Asia PLC has celebrated the 17th anniversary of its Islamic banking services.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Foreign loan commitments soar 133% in Jul-Nov

Foreign loan commitments to Bangladesh surged by 133 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year, with most funding coming from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), European partners, and several other countries and organisations.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Int’l Trade Fair begins on Jan 1

The month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) will begin on January 1, 2026, bringing together local and international exhibitors.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM

2025 telecom reset: Policy rewritten, but fault lines remain

The centrepiece of the year's reform agenda was the new Telecommunication Licensing Policy
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM

2025 brings calm to external balance sheet, not to businesses

In 2025, some macroeconomic indicators improved, but the mood on the ground did not.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Telecom giants leave a heavier carbon footprint in Bangladesh

Disclosures show Bangladesh delivers strong revenue for Grameenphone and Robi, alongside higher carbon emissions
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Plastic industry resilient amid challenges

Despite economic challenges, Bangladesh’s plastic industry remains resilient and continues to grow steadily, said Shamim Ahmed, president of the Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Prime Bank, Flowco sign MoU on green financing

Prime Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Flowco Bangladesh Limited to introduce dedicated green financing facilities for petrol pump owners across Bangladesh.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM