The Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) needs to move beyond being a monthly economic report and become a tool that businesses and policymakers regularly use to make decisions, said Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) President Kamran T Rahman.

Agrani Bank’s operating profit jumped 54.5 percent year-on-year to Tk 2,334 crore in 2025, driven by lower operating costs and growth in deposits and remittance business.

Prime Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangladesh Agricultural University  (BAU) to support an agricultural research initiative under the bank’s special corporate social responsibility fund.

Sammilito Islami Bank will start normal banking operations on September 1, and depositors will be able to withdraw money as per their demand from September 7.

Jamuna Bank PLC has opened its relocated Kamarpara branch at a new and more convenient location in Tongi, Dhaka as part of its continued efforts to provide customers with modern, accessible and efficient banking services.

Premier Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the BB’s Tk 10,000 crore refinance scheme to support increased agricultural production, strengthen food security and create employment opportunities through expanded economic activities in rural areas.

Drip Lab, a Dhaka-based popular coffee house, celebrated the 2nd anniversary.

Global Insurance PLC has approved a 10 percent cash dividend for the year that ended on December 31, 2025.

Sonali Life Insurance PLC has approved a 15 percent cash dividend for all shareholders for the financial year 2025.

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, a leading listed manufacturer of electrical and electronic products, posted higher profits in the last fiscal year, mainly because of a sharp fall in bank interest expenses.

TileChalk, a sustainability initiative of DBL Ceramics, a business arm of DBL Group, has won the Grand Prix in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) category at MAD STARS 2026.

Entrepreneurs’ Organization Bangladesh, known as EO Bangladesh, a global peer-to-peer network of entrepreneurs, has opened applications for the 11th Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) in Bangladesh.

IFIC Bank PLC recently launched two new ATM booths in the Aftabnagar and Middle Badda areas of Dhaka, aimed at providing customers with easier, faster and uninterrupted banking services.

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has warned the public against taking loans through unauthorised mobile apps and digital platforms and named 30 illegal apps involved in extortion, data theft and financial fraud.

Car Hub Ltd to offer exclusive services to the bank’s customers.

Bengal Commercial Bank PLC has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Nagad, the mobile financial service of the Postal Department, to make digital financial services easier, faster and more convenient for customers.

Bank Asia PLC has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DHS Motors Limited, an automobile company in Bangladesh, to offer convenient auto loan facilities to prospective buyers.

Midland Bank PLC (MDB) signed an agreement with United Medical College Hospital to provide healthcare benefits and discounted medical services to the bank’s cardholders, employees and their dependents.

Drip Lab, a Dhaka-based popular coffee house, celebrated its 2nd anniversary.

Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC is planning to raise its authorised capital - the maximum amount it is allowed to issue in shares - to Tk 3,500 crore from Tk 1,500 crore.