Banks to keep Hajj-related branches open on Sep 25-26
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23 September 2026 Business
Prime Bank vice chairman to buy 18.85 lakh shares of the bank
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23 September 2026 Business
BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
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17 September 2026 Business
Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
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17 September 2026 Business
Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
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16 September 2026 Business
BB eases foreign borrowing rules for BIDA-registered firms
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14 September 2026 Business
Bangladesh Bank introduces KPI for bank CEOs
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13 September 2026 Business

Bank Asia inks deal with Beautiful Mind to collect student's fees

Bank Asia Limited has signed an agreement with Beautiful Mind, a specialised educational institution for intellectually-challenged children, for collecting student fees through its internet banking and mobile app platforms.
7 March 2024

DSE Ramadan trading hour 10am to 1:30pm

The Dhaka bourse also cuts Ramadan office time to 3:30pm
7 March 2024

National Bank gets new DMD

National Bank has appointed Md Abdul Matin as deputy managing director, effective March 5.
6 March 2024

Eastern Bank launches Korea Business Desk to facilitate bilateral trade

Eastern Bank has opened a dedicated Korea Business Desk in a bid to facilitate cross-border business transactions between Bangladesh and the Republic of Korea.
6 March 2024

Shahjalal Islami Bank inks deal with Kolkata’s Apollo Hospital

Shahjalal Islami Bank has signed an agreement with Kolkata’s Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals.
6 March 2024

Sonali Bank launches digital payment services with Meghna Bank

Sonali Bank and Meghna Bank have launched digital payment services to collect pension scheme installments and various charge-fees through mobile financial service ‘MeghnaPay Wallet’ and internet banking portal by using Sonali Payment Gateway.
6 March 2024

Gold price makes new record

From March 7, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 112,907
6 March 2024

Moringa stick imports rise ahead of Ramadan

Businesses brought in 400 tonnes of the vegetable in February
6 March 2024

IFIC Bank holds ‘Business Conference’ in Cumilla

IFIC Bank recently organised a conference styled “IFIC Largest Banking Network Business Conference” for employees of Cumilla and Noakhali regions.
5 March 2024

Eastern Bank launches both life, non-life insurance products

Eastern Bank has launched both life and non-life insurance products in the banking sector under its bancassurance services.
5 March 2024

Asiatic Laboratories’ stock market debut tomorrow

The company earlier raised Tk 95 crore through IPO
5 March 2024

Interest rates for deposits and loans of NBFIs go up despite margin cut   

Deposit rate will be a maximum 12.11 % against 10.47 % in November, lending rate will be 15.11 %, up from 13.47 %  
5 March 2024

Gender gap in banking narrows slightly

The gender gap in the banking industry of Bangladesh narrowed in the second half of 2023, with the number of female bankers in the country rising by 2.2 percent during the period, official figures show.
4 March 2024

Uttara Bank distributes agri loans among Jhum farmers

Uttara Bank recently distributed agriculture loans among underprivileged Jhum farmers in the Chattogram Hill Tracts.
4 March 2024

MTB organises School Banking Conference in Madaripur

Mutual Trust Bank (MTB), as the lead bank, alongside 33 scheduled banks recently organised “School Banking Conference 2024” in Madaripur to raise awareness among students.
4 March 2024

Social Islami Bank launches ‘Freelancer Solution’

Social Islami Bank has launched a financial product, named “SIBL Freelancer Solution”, to expedite freelancers’ activities, including inflow of foreign remittance, and extending cooperation for expansion of work.
4 March 2024

Exports rise 12% in Feb

Bangladesh shipped $5.18 billion worth of merchandise in February
4 March 2024

Six economic indicators signal significant challenges for government: MCCI

The government should take action to improve the scenario, the leading chamber says
4 March 2024

BB forms panel for appointment of bank MDs

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has formed a four-member committee to assess the competence and suitability of individuals before they are appointed or reappointed to the post of managing director and CEO of banks.
3 March 2024

Banks don't need to submit hard copies of export docs: BB

The FX Dashboard will help promote paperless transactions
3 March 2024