Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment
19 September 2026
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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
HSBC outlines strategies for shifting global trade
The global trade landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, creating new corridors and opportunities for businesses, according to Md Mahbub ur Rahman, chief executive officer of HSBC Bangladesh..He made the remarks at an event, titled “HSBC Insights: Navigating Global Trade Dynamic
13 August 2025
Premier Bank holds half-yearly business review meeting in Rajshahi
Premier Bank PLC has recently organised its “Half-Yearly Business Review Meeting 2025” at Hotel X in Rajshahi..The meeting brought together officials from the bank’s Rajshahi, Ishwardi, Pabna, Rangpur, Gaibandha, Dinajpur, Tangail, Sirajganj, Bogura, Naogaon and nearby branches..Moha
13 August 2025
AB Bank pens deal with FILPS
AB Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with FILPS Limited, a Dubai-based global fintech company..Syed Mizanur Rahman, managing director and chief executive officer of AB Bank PLC, and Biswas Dhakal, chief executive officer of FILPS Limited, penned the agreement in the capital, accord
13 August 2025
Prime Bank strikes deal with Secret Recipe, Fair Electronics
Prime Bank PLC has recently entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Malaysian café chain Secret Recipe and Fair Electronics, offering its customers privileges on food items and Hisense electronics products and services..Mamur Ahmed, senior executive vice-president and head of b
13 August 2025
Syed Zulkar Nayen appointed DMD of Bank Asia
Bank Asia PLC has recently appointed Syed Zulkar Nayen as a deputy managing director
11 August 2025
Eastern Bank unveils co-branded cards with ShareTrip and Visa
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), in partnership with ShareTrip, Bangladesh’s leading online travel agency, and global payment network Visa, has launched the “ShareTrip Visa Co-branded Card”, the country’s first suite of lifestyle and travel-focused credit and debit cards..Tailored for the modern tr
11 August 2025
Prime Bank signs partnership deal with Tropical Homes
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with Tropical Homes Limited, a real estate developer in Bangladesh, enabling the bank’s customers to enjoy exclusive benefits from the renowned property company..Mamur Ahmed, senior executive vice-president and head of br
11 August 2025
IFIC Bank gets ISO certification for information security management
IFIC Bank PLC has been awarded an internationally recognised ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification for meeting global standards and requirements in information security management..The certification was granted by the international certification body Bureau Ver
10 August 2025
Al-Arafah Islami Bank organises training on SME entrepreneurship
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has recently organised a month-long training programme on “SME Entrepreneur Development” under the SICIP project of the Special Programmes Department of the Bangladesh Bank..A total of 25 entrepreneurs from the Cumilla region took part in the workshop, held at the
10 August 2025
Shahjalal Islami Bank sponsors HAAB’s ‘Hajj and Umrah Fair 2025’
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has provided sponsorship worth Tk 20 lakh to the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) to support the organisation of the “Hajj and Umrah Fair 2025”..The three-day event is scheduled to be held from August 14 to 16 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Confe
10 August 2025
Mastercard, MTB and ShebaPay launch SME companion prepaid card
Mastercard, Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) and ShebaPay have jointly launched “SME Companion Prepaid Card”, aimed at addressing the evolving payment needs of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) retailers transacting on ShebaPay’s business-to-business (B2B) platform..Md Zakir Hossain Chowd
10 August 2025
New Tk 100 banknote to be released Aug 12
The new note will be similar in size to existing one
10 August 2025
Major banking reforms planned, but no separate commission: governor
Ahsan H Mansur said this at a CPD-organised dialogue marking one year of the interim government
10 August 2025
SBAC Bank holds business review meeting
SBAC Bank PLC has organised a “Business Review Meeting-2025” for its Chattogram regional branches at a hotel in the port city recently..Md Robiul Islam, managing director and CEO (current charge) of SBAC Bank PLC, attended the meeting as the chief guest, according to a press release..<p
9 August 2025
Pubali Bank donates microbus to Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
Pubali Bank PLC has donated a microbus to the Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative..Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of Pubali Bank PLC, handed over a dummy key of the microbus to Prof Golam Rahman, chairman
9 August 2025
Prime Bank holds seminar on financial inclusion, youth empowerment
Prime Bank PLC, in partnership with the Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) and its Career Club, has recently oganised a seminar, entitled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking” on the university campus..The seminar was held under the banner of PrimeAc
9 August 2025
20 hurt in clash at Al-Arafah bank
At least 20 people, including the head of the human resources (HR) department at Al-Arafah Islami Bank, were injured in a clash between the bank’s security personnel and recently terminated employees.
7 August 2025
National Bank arranges 42nd AGM
National Bank PLC organised its 42nd annual general meeting (AGM) at a convention centre in Dhaka yesterday..Abdul Awal Mintoo, chairman and sponsor director of National Bank PLC, presided over the meeting as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his address, Mintoo state
7 August 2025
NRB Bank celebrates 12th anniversary
NRB Bank PLC has recently celebrated its 12th year of operations, highlighting its sustained growth driven by digital innovation..To mark the occasion, the bank organised a celebration programme at its corporate head office in the capital..Iqbal Ahmed, chairman of NRB Bank PLC, inaug
7 August 2025
Prime Bank signs payroll banking deal with ESDO
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a payroll banking agreement with Eco-Social Development Organisation (ESDO), a non-governmental organisation in Bangladesh..M Nazeem A Chowdhury, deputy managing director of Prime Bank PLC, and Muhammad Shahid Uz Zaman, founder and executive director of E
7 August 2025