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
City Bank gets new DMD
City Bank PLC has appointed Md Ashanur Rahman to the post of deputy managing director (DMD), according to a press release issued by the bank..Prior to assuming this new role, Rahman served as chief economist and country business manager, holding the rank of senior executive vice-president.
24 May 2025
Savoy unveils ‘Discone Ice Cream’
Savoy Ice Cream, a renowned ice cream brand in Bangladesh, has unveiled its latest innovation, styled “Savoy Discone Ice Cream”..Marking the brand’s inaugural entry into the discone category, this product offers a unique fusion of flavour, texture, and style, delivering an indulgent experi
24 May 2025
Al-Arafah Islami Bank holds town hall meeting in Cumilla
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC organised a “Town Hall Meeting” for officials of Sylhet zone at the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development in Cumilla on Friday..Managers and officers from 20 branches of the bank across the zone participated in the daylong meeting..Mohd Rafat Ullah Khan,
24 May 2025
Commercial Bank of Ceylon partners with Evercare Hospital to offer banking services
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC (CBC) Bangladesh Operations has signed a strategic employee banking partnership agreement with Evercare Hospital..Najith Meewanage, chief executive officer of the bank, and Ratnadeep Chaskar, chief executive officer and managing director of the hospital, s
24 May 2025
National Bank opens relocated branch in Gazipur
National Bank Limited has inaugurated its newly relocated branch in Gazipur..Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, deputy managing director (in-charge) of the bank, yesterday inaugurated the branch as the chief guest, according to a press release issued by the bank..Md Abdur Rahim, deputy managing
24 May 2025
Prime Bank enters strategic partnership with Lavender Convenience Store
Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Lavender Convenience Store Limited, a grocery supermarket and online marketing platform, with the objective of promoting digital transactions, enhancing customer experience, and offering compelling incentives to loyal patrons
24 May 2025
Premier Bank launches bancassurance services
Premier Bank PLC has launched its new bancassurance services, marking a pivotal advancement in the bank’s strategic initiative to integrate insurance offerings into its banking operations..This endeavour is undertaken in collaboration with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of Bangladesh and
22 May 2025
Bengal Commercial Bank strikes deal with Emerging Credit Rating
Bengal Commercial Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Emerging Credit Rating Limited (ECRL), a prominent credit rating agency..Tarik Morshed, managing director and CEO of the bank, and Arifur Rahman, chief executive officer of ECRL, signed the agreement at the bank’s head office in Gulsh
22 May 2025
Bank Asia organises training on ‘Business Communication and Etiquette’
Bank Asia PLC organised a daylong training programme titled “Business Communication and Etiquette” at the Bank Asia Institute for Training and Development on Wednesday in Lalmatia, Dhaka..Officials from various branches within the Dhaka zone, along with representatives from the bank’s corp
22 May 2025
Mastercard announces winners of ‘Ramadan Grocery Campaign 2025’
Mastercard, the global digital payment service provider, has announced the winners of its “Ramadan Grocery Campaign 2025”, honouring cardholders with the highest spending at participating partners and seven leading supermarket chains across the country --Shwapno, Unimart, Agora, Meena Bazar, Lav
22 May 2025
Global Islami Bank opens sub-branch in Kadamtali
Global Islami Bank PLC opened a sub-branch in Kadamtali of Chattogram today, reaffirming its commitment to providing modern banking services..Ataus Samad, managing director (acting) of the bank, inaugurated the sub-branch as the chief guest, according to a press release..Among ot
22 May 2025
Prime Bank, Coracle to help streamline student visa processes for Germany
Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Coracle GmbH, a provider of blocked account services in Germany, to streamline and accelerate the visa application process for Bangladeshi students aspiring to pursue higher education in Germany..Md Nazeem A Choudhury,
22 May 2025
Rules eased for sending money abroad for language courses
Students can now pay language course fees directly through banks
22 May 2025
Islami Bank removes MD
The board of directors of Islami Bank has removed its managing director, Muhammad Monirul Moula, due to his alleged involvement in loan irregularities and mismanagement unearthed by an external audit.
21 May 2025
Pubali Bank donates two microbuses to Bangladesh Agricultural University
Pubali Bank PLC has donated two microbuses to Bangladesh Agricultural University as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives..Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of the bank, handed over the symbolic keys to Prof AK Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan, vice-chancellor of the university
21 May 2025
Premier Bank inks MoU with NPA to facilitate pension scheme
The Premier Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to enable registration under the Universal Pension Schemes (UPS) and facilitate the collection of subscription fees..Under the terms of this agreement, subscribers will be able to
21 May 2025
NCC Bank, bKash partner for 24/7 cash management
NCC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with bKash Limited, the leading mobile financial services (MFS) provider in Bangladesh, to introduce 24/7 automated cash management services..M Shamsul Arefin, managing director of the bank, and Kamal Quadir, chief executive offic
21 May 2025
Eastern Bank declares 35% dividends
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has announced a 35 percent dividend, including a 17.50 percent cash dividend, for the year that ended on December 31, 2024..The declaration was made during the bank’s 33rd annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually yesterday, according to a press release
21 May 2025
Dhaka Bank logs Tk 6,000 crore deposits in January-April
Dhaka Bank PLC has achieved a milestone by opening over 5 lakh new accounts and mobilising fresh deposits exceeding Tk 6,000 crore in four months, spanning January to April this year, according to a press release..This accomplishment aligns with the bank’s strategic objectives of fostering
21 May 2025
Trump’s remittance tax plan poses threat to Bangladesh
The US House Budget Committee voted late on Sunday to move forward with President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", a proposal that could make sending money back home more expensive for three lakh Bangladeshis currently living in the United States.
20 May 2025