Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment
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Economy
BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
17 September 2026
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Business
Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
17 September 2026
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Business
Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
16 September 2026
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Business
BB eases foreign borrowing rules for BIDA-registered firms
14 September 2026
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Business
Bangladesh Bank introduces KPI for bank CEOs
13 September 2026
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Business
BANGLADESH COMMERCE BANK / 13 officials face BB action for deposit incentive irregularity
10 September 2026
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Business
Parliament passes Bank Resolution (Amendment) Bill
9 September 2026
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Banking
Sammilito Islami Bank / 7,896 customers withdraw Tk 327 crore on second day
8 September 2026
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Business
Banks asked to verify certificates of all officers in 7 months
7 September 2026
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Business
BRAC Bank rolls out nationwide financial literacy initiative
BRAC Bank PLC has launched financial literacy awareness programmes in educational institutions across all 64 districts of Bangladesh, with the aim of educating and empowering young people..The initiative, undertaken in alignment with Bangladesh Bank’s “Youth Festival 2025” (Tarunner Utsab
16 September 2025
Bangladesh Bank Executive Director Mezbaul Haque resigns
Objections were raised against him after the ouster of the Awami League government
16 September 2025
Trust Bank launches entrepreneurship training in Rangamati
Trust Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Bank and the Ministry of Finance, has launched a one-month “Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme” under the SICIP Project at the Centre for Integrated Programme and Development (CIPD) on Technical Training Centre (TTC) Road in Rangamati
16 September 2025
Unified instant payment system in the offing: BB governor
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) will soon launch a unified instant payment system to curb the growing demand for cash, Governor Ahsan H Mansur said yesterday.
15 September 2025
BB buys $353m more, total hits $1.74b
So far, the banking watchdog has purchased $1.74 billion in the current fiscal year
15 September 2025
Jul-Aug ADP spending lowest in 16 years
Only 2.36% of the total outlay has been used in the two months
15 September 2025
Mutual Trust Bank launches digital bancassurance onboarding
Mutual Trust Bank PLC, in partnership with Green Delta Insurance PLC, has launched digital onboarding for non-life insurance through its branch network under the bancassurance framework..The initiative underscores the bank’s commitment to harnessing technology to streamline processes and e
15 September 2025
Bangladesh Krishi Bank holds business conference in Sylhet
Bangladesh Krishi Bank has organised a business conference on the performance of its Sylhet division for the fiscal year 2024-2025..All executives and branch managers of the division took part in the daylong event..Sanchia Binte Ali, managing director of Bangladesh Krishi Bank,
15 September 2025
Pubali Bank, Delta Life Insurance hold bancassurance workshop
Pubali Bank PLC, in association with Delta Life Insurance Company Limited, recently organised a workshop, titled “Workshop on Bancassurance”, at the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, with the aim of expanding insurance services and providing safe, customer-friendly solutions..<p
14 September 2025
City Bank revises subordinated bond issue plan
Raises bond value by 50% to Tk 1,200 crore
14 September 2025
IFIC Bank holds town hall meeting
IFIC Bank PLC has organised a town hall meeting, titled “One Year in the Journey of Transformation”, at its head office in Dhaka today to mark the successful completion of one year of its current board of directors..Md Mehmood Husain, chairman of IFIC Bank PLC, inaugurated the event as the chief guest, according to a
13 September 2025
Eastern Bank signs online payment gateway deal with DGePay
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has recently signed an agreement with DGePay, a one-stop payment solution provider and the first licensed payment system operator (PSO) in Bangladesh, to facilitate an online payment gateway..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME bank
13 September 2025
Bank Asia becomes banking partner of Bangladesh Ansar & VDP Welfare Trust
Bank Asia PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the Bangladesh Ansar & VDP Welfare Trust, thereby becoming its primary banking partner..The collaboration represents a significant stride towards strengthening financial inclusion, fostering digital empowerment, and enha
13 September 2025
Trust Bank to suspend services for system maintenance
Trust Bank PLC will temporarily suspend several services, including debit card transactions, POS, ATMs, and SMS/Internet banking, to carry out system maintenance..The interruption will begin at 12:01am on September 15, 2025 and continue until 2:00pm on September 18, 2025, according to a pr
13 September 2025
IFIC Bank holds 48th annual general meeting
IFIC Bank PLC held its 48th annual general meeting (AGM) at the Army Golf Club in Dhaka yesterday..Md Mehmood Husain, chairman and independent director of IFIC Bank PLC, presided over the meeting, according to a press release..In his address, Husain said that IFIC, as the country’s o
11 September 2025
HSBC, Chittagong Port Authority collaborate to launch digital port payments
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) in Bangladesh, in partnership with Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), has recently launched a fully automated, real-time port payment system aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, security, and convenience for the country’s maritime
11 September 2025
Premier Bank starts journey under new board of directors
Premier Bank PLC has embarked on a new chapter under the leadership of its newly constituted board of directors..Drawing on extensive experience in banking, finance, and governance, the bank is setting new benchmarks in accountability, transparency, and customer-centric services, according
11 September 2025
Prime Bank joins Tk 500 crore BB start-up refinancing fund
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank (BB) to implement the Tk 500 crore start-up refinancing fund, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and supporting emerging ventures across the country..Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman, additional director of Bangla
11 September 2025
Islami Bank’s provision shortfall nears record Tk 70,000cr
Audit exposes deep financial cracks in country's largest Shariah-based lender
10 September 2025
Standard Chartered suspends ‘Add Money’ from MFS apps
The move comes as various users alleged that they were victims of fraud attacks
10 September 2025