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
EXIM Bank opens relocated branch in Madhabdi
Export Import Bank of Bangladesh PLC, known as EXIM Bank PLC, has recently inaugurated a relocated branch at Madhabdi Bazar in Madhabdi upazila of Narsingdi..M Akhter Hossain, managing director (current charge) of the bank, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest, according to a press re
20 May 2025
United Commercial Bank signs MoU with CCC
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) and Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU), marking the commencement of a series of collaborative initiatives aimed at fostering a greener Chattogram..In accordance with the MoU, the long-abandoned playground
20 May 2025
Social Islami Bank inks deal with Bangladesh Specialised Hospital
Social Islami Bank PLC has entered into a corporate agreement with Bangladesh Specialised Hospital PLC..Under this agreement, the bank’s cardholders, officials, employees, and their family members will be entitled to a range of benefits, including a discount of 10 to 20 percent on various
20 May 2025
Midland Bank strikes MoU with NPA to facilitate pension scheme
Midland Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to support the government’s implementation of the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS)..Md Mahiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, and Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of
20 May 2025
IFIC Bank donates bus to Patuakhali Science and Technology University
IFIC Bank PLC has generously donated a bus to Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) to enhance student transportation facilities..Md Mehmood Husain, chairman of the bank, ceremonially handed over a symbolic bus key to Prof Kazi Rafiqul Islam, vice-chancellor of PSTU, at a rec
20 May 2025
Prime Bank pens deal with ShareTrip
Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with ShareTrip, a leading travel-tech company in Bangladesh..Md Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Sadia Haque, co-founder and CEO of the travel-tech company, signed the agreement at the bank’s cor
20 May 2025
Bank Asia arranges training on prevention of money laundering
Bank Asia PLC recently organised a daylong training programme on “Prevention of Money Laundering & Combating the Financing of Terrorism” at the Bank Asia Institute for Training and Development, located in the capital’s Lalmatia..Ziaul Hasan, deputy managing director, CAMLCO and head of cha
20 May 2025
Banks can now pay fees for correspondence courses abroad
The facility shall be admissible for one correspondence course at a time
20 May 2025
Financial scams: Frozen fortunes to fund victim compensation
The government has decided to create a fund to compensate victims of financial irregularities by using money and assets recovered from alleged embezzlers and money launderers.
19 May 2025
Prime Bank signs payroll banking deal with BHL Group
Prime Bank PLC has signed a payroll banking agreement with BHL Group, one of the country’s emerging business conglomerates..M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Swapan Kumar Ghosh, finance director of the group, signed the agreement at the bank’s corporate office
19 May 2025
Pubali Bank launches co-branded card with Buet
Pubali Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet), has launched a co-branded card for its clients..Prof Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman, vice-chancellor of the Buet, inaugurated the card, at the BUET Council Bhaban auditorium in the capit
19 May 2025
NCC Bank celebrates 32nd anniversary
NCC Bank PLC has celebrated its 32nd anniversary, reaffirming its dedication to remaining a beacon of trust and reliability for its clients..Md Nurun Newaz Salim, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the celebratory programme at the bank’s head office in Dhaka, according to a press release.</
19 May 2025
Trust Bank’s Q1 profit drops 8%
Trust Bank PLC reported a fall in profit for the first quarter of 2025, as rising expenses dented its earnings.
18 May 2025
Govt to form independent board to run Nagad
The government will form an independent board to run mobile financial service provider Nagad, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
18 May 2025
Taka weakens against US dollar again
The inter-bank exchange rate hit Tk 122.78 per US dollar today
18 May 2025
Consulate of Zambia in Bangladesh gets BRAC Bank’s customised banking services
BRAC Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Consulate of Zambia in Bangladesh, establishing a strategic banking partnership..Under the MoU, the diplomatic office will benefit from advanced banking services through tailor-made transaction banking solutions
18 May 2025
Prime Bank leads school banking conference in Rajshahi
Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with all scheduled banks operating in Rajshahi, recently organised “School Banking Conference-2025” at the Rajshahi Zila Parishad auditorium..The initiative aimed to foster financial literacy and instil a culture of saving among school students, in alignmen
18 May 2025
Dhaka Bank surpasses Tk 1,000cr in digital deposits
Dhaka Bank PLC has surpassed Tk 1,000 crore in customer deposits through its digital banking channels, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s continued commitment to innovation, convenience, and customer-centric digital transformation..This achievement reflects the increasing trust
18 May 2025
Must proceed with LDC graduation despite hurdles
Graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category will be a challenge for Bangladesh and there are many debates surrounding it, but the country has to graduate by 2026, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
17 May 2025
Mutual Trust Bank’s Q1 profit rises 11%
Mutual Trust Bank PLC reported higher profits in the first quarter of 2025 as its operating profit rose.
17 May 2025