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
Parliament passes Bank Resolution (Amendment) Bill
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9 September 2026 Banking
Banks asked to verify certificates of all officers in 7 months
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7 September 2026 Business

Prime Bank honoured by BB in ‘Sustainability Rating 2024’

Prime Bank PLC has been honoured by Bangladesh Bank (BB) in the “Sustainability Rating 2024” in recognition of its strong and consistent commitment to sustainability practices..This marks the third consecutive year that Prime Bank has received the accolade, reaffirming its leadership in su
27 August 2025

Mohammad and Sons offers privileges to EBL clients

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed an agreement with Mohammad and Sons, a luxury watch boutique brand in Bangladesh..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at Eastern Bank PLC, and Sayed Rahman, general manager of Mohammad and Sons, signed the agreeme
27 August 2025

Solve cash crunch in five banks immediately: BGMEA

Garment exporters yesterday called for an immediate solution to the liquidity crisis in five to six commercial banks so that they can pay workers’ salaries on time and open letters of credit (LCs) to continue normal business activities.
26 August 2025

HSBC partners with CARE to promote climate-resilient farming in coastal southwest

HSBC, in collaboration with CARE Bangladesh, is expanding its climate-resilient agriculture initiative in the southwest coastal area of Bangladesh through a project titled “Sunflower Radiance Journey towards Adaptation in a Market-oriented and Nature-based Initiative” (SURJAMONI)..The init
26 August 2025

Jamuna Bank holds managers’ meeting for Dhaka north, Mymensingh zones

Jamuna Bank PLC organised its “Managers’ Meeting” for the Dhaka North and Mymensingh zones at a hotel in the capital recently..The meeting focused on the bank’s ongoing business operations, customer service enhancement, sustainable banking, and forward-looking strategies. .Several im
26 August 2025

Prime Bank disburses agri loans to farmers in Faridpur

Prime Bank PLC organised a programme to disburse open agri loans to farmers in Madhukhali upazila of Faridpur as part of its ongoing efforts to accelerate the growth and development of the agriculture sector in Bangladesh..Around 150 farmers participated in the loan disbursement ceremony h
26 August 2025

BB appoints Union Capital's administrator

The central bank issued the letter on Sunday.
25 August 2025

Seagull offers privileges to EBL cardholders

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed an agreement with Seagull Group to provide exclusive privileges for EBL cardholders, aimed at enhancing their travel and leisure experiences..Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking of Eastern Bank PLC, and Md Faruk Ahm
25 August 2025

Pubali Bank holds orientation programme for junior officers

Pubali Bank PLC has organised a five-day-long “Orientation Programme” for 128 newly recruited junior officers..The course has been designed to familiarise participants with the concepts, principles, rules, regulations, laws and practices of banking..Mohammad Ali, managing director an
25 August 2025

Southeast Bank organises training for SME entrepreneurs

Southeast Bank PLC, in partnership with Bangladesh Bank (BB), has launched a month-long skills development training programme, titled “Entrepreneurship Development Program” for SME entrepreneurs under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP), a project of the Minist
25 August 2025

Mutual Trust Bank among BB’s top 10 sustainable banks

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has been recognised by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) as one of the Top 10 Sustainable Banks at the “Sustainability Rating 2024” event for its strong commitment to sustainability..Ahsan H Mansur, governor of Bangladesh Bank, presented the certificate to Syed Mahbubur
25 August 2025

Bank Asia organises workshop on financial literacy in Munshiganj

Bank Asia PLC has recently organised a workshop on financial literacy in Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj..The event brought together a large number of agents and customers from across the district to promote financial awareness and inclusion..Md Iqbal Mohasin, director of the Finan
25 August 2025

Prime Bank holds seminar on financial inclusion at EWU

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with East West University (EWU) and its EWU Creative Marketing Club, organised a seminar, titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking”, at the university campus in Dhaka recently..M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director and hea
25 August 2025

BRAC Healthcare offers discount to Midland Bank cardholders

Midland Bank PLC (MTB) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BRAC Healthcare, a healthcare centre under BRAC Enterprises..Md Nazmul Huda Sarkar, chief technology officer of Midland Bank PLC, and Md Rokonuzzaman, head of business development and partnership at BRAC Healt
25 August 2025

Digital banks must have paid-up capital of Tk 300cr: BB

The Bangladesh Bank has raised the paid-up capital requirement for digital banks from Tk 125 crore to Tk 300 crore.
24 August 2025

BRAC Bank honoured by Bloomberg, BB in ESG and sustainability ratings

BRAC Bank PLC has been recognised by Bloomberg as the best bank among all Bangladeshi organisations in the “ESG Rating 2024” for the third consecutive year..Simultaneously, Bangladesh Bank has named BRAC Bank one of the country’s top sustainable banks for the fifth consecutive year in its
24 August 2025

National Bank opens relocated Dhanmondi Extension Branch

National Bank PLC has unveiled a relocated Dhanmondi Extension Branch at Jigatola in the capital’s Dhanmondi today. Adil Chowdhury, managing director of National Bank PLC, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest, according to a press release..Speaking at the event, Chowdhury said,
24 August 2025

NCC Bank honoured by BB in sustainability rating

NCC Bank PLC has been recognised by Bangladesh Bank (BB) as one of the Top 10 Sustainable Banks in Bangladesh at the Sustainability Rating 2024..This recognition reflects the bank’s strong performance across five key indicators: core banking sustainability (including the bank’s core ratios
24 August 2025

Dhaka Bank launches ‘Entrepreneurship Development Program’ with BB

Dhaka Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Bank, has launched a month-long skills development training initiative, titled “Entrepreneurship Development Program”, in Dhaka recently..Designed to support aspiring and existing entrepreneurs particularly those outside the formal banking n
24 August 2025

BRAC EPL Investments partners with Paramount Solar to boost renewable energy expansion

BRAC EPL will serve Paramount as corporate adviser to support the solar company's expansion in Bangladesh
24 August 2025