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
Agro Series of Exhibitions commence in Dhaka
The 8th Food Bangladesh 2025 International Expo and the 5th Food Pack Bangladesh International Expo, held under the banner of the Agro Series of Exhibitions, commenced yesterday at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka..Thijs Woudstra, deputy head of mission at the Embassy
8 May 2025
SCB’s profit surges to record Tk 3,300cr
Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) has reported a record net profit of Tk 3,300 crore for the financial year 2024, apparently the highest among banks operating in the country.
7 May 2025
StanChart drives inclusive growth with nationwide community initiatives
The multinational bank reaffirmed its enduring commitment to community development and environmental stewardship
7 May 2025
Premier Bank opens hajj booth in Ashkona
Premier Bank PLC has recently inaugurated a dedicated booth to provide specialised services for hajj pilgrims at the Ashkona Hajj Camp in Uttara, Dhaka..Mohammad Abu Jafar, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the booth as the chief guest, according to a press release..
7 May 2025
Prime Bank signs MoU with BB to train SME entrepreneurs
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Bank with the objective of providing training to marginal, cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprise (CMSME) entrepreneurs across the country..The initiative aims to equip them with modern busines
7 May 2025
Mercantile Bank signs MoU with Bangladesh Bank
Mercantile Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Bank, marking a significant step towards implementing the entrepreneurship development programme under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovative Programme (SICIP)..This strategic in
7 May 2025
Community Bank hosts conference for management trainee officers
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC recently organised a discussion on banking responsibility, titled “Coffee with the Captain”, for its management trainee officers at its head office in Dhaka..Kimiwa Saddat, managing director (current charge) of the bank, presided over the session, according to
7 May 2025
Bank Asia strikes MoU with Bangladesh Bank
Bank Asia PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Bank to implement an entrepreneurship development initiative titled the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP)..Nurun Nahar, deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB), and Sohail RK H
7 May 2025
Trust Bank’s profit fell 11% in 2024
Trust Bank PLC reported lower profits in 2024 while announcing stock dividends to strengthen its capital and support business expansion.
7 May 2025
HSBC Bangladesh’s profit rose 9% in 2024
HSBC Bangladesh's profit rose 9 percent year-on-year to Tk 1,086.13 crore in 2024, thanks to an increase in interest income.
6 May 2025
Touhidul Alam made MD of NRBC Bank
Md Touhidul Alam Khan has been appointed as the managing director (MD) and CEO of NRBC Bank PLC, effective from May 5, 2025..Prior to joining NRBC Bank, Khan was serving National Bank Limited as the managing director and CEO, concurrently, according to a press release..With over 32 y
6 May 2025
Fazlur Rahman elected as chairman of AB Bank
Md Fazlur Rahman, a director, has been elected as the chairman of AB Bank PLC..Prior to assuming this new role, Rahman served the bank concurrently as president and managing director, according to a press release issued by the bank..His visionary leadership has guided the institution
6 May 2025
Prime Bank declares 20% dividends
Prime Bank PLC has declared a 20 percent dividend, comprising a 17.50 percent cash dividend, for the financial year ending on December 31, 2024..The declaration was made during the bank’s 30th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually on Monday, according to a press release.</
6 May 2025
Trust Bank organises ‘SME Night 2025’ in Chattogram
Trust Bank PLC recently organised “SME Night 2025” under the theme “Rise & Thrive: Honouring the Spirit of Entrepreneurship” at the Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View in the port city..Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, managing director and CEO of the bank, attended the event as the chief guest, accord
6 May 2025
Pubali Bank holds seminar on Islamic banking and finance
Pubali Bank PLC has convened a two-day seminar on “Islamic Banking & Finance” at its head office in Motijheel, Dhaka recently..Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of the bank, joined the seminar as the chief guest, the bank said in a press release..The participants engaged in in-
6 May 2025
Shahjalal Islami Bank gets new AMD
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has recently promoted Imtiaz U Ahmed to the post of additional managing director (AMD)..The promotion acknowledges Ahmed’s substantial contributions to the bank across various domains of business and operations. .Notably, he has played a pivotal role in enha
5 May 2025
Citizens Bank opens Panchrukhi sub-branch
Citizens Bank PLC launched the Panchrukhi sub-branch in the Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj yesterday..According to a press release, Md Mostafizur Rahman, managing director (currently in charge), presided over the inauguration ceremony as the chief guest..Md Abdul Latif, deputy mana
5 May 2025
NRBC Bank holds 200th board meeting
NRBC Bank PLC recently convened the 200th meeting of its board of directors at the bank’s head office in Dhaka..Md Ali Hossain Prodhania, an independent director and chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting, the bank stated in a press release..“Our 200th board meeting marks a
5 May 2025
Midland Bank opens Ashulia sub-branch
Midland Bank PLC has recently inaugurated the Ashulia sub-branch at East Jamgora, located in the Yearpur area of Savar Upazila, Dhaka..Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the sub-branch as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his address
5 May 2025
Social Islami Bank sets up hajj booth in Ashkona
Social Islami Bank PLC has inaugurated a dedicated “hajj booth” at the Ashkona Hajj Camp in Uttara, Dhaka, as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering prompt and high-quality services to hajj pilgrims..Md Nazmus Saadat, deputy managing director of the bank, inaugurated the booth recent
5 May 2025