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
StanChart, Biman collaborate to open 'regional treasury centre'
Standard Chartered Bank has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, to establish the airline’s first Regional Treasury Centre (RTC)..Md Shafiqur Rahman, managing director and CEO of the national flag carrier, and Naser Ezaz Bijoy, chief executive offi
24 April 2025
City Bank gets two new DMDs
City Bank PLC has promoted Md Nurul Azam Mozumder and Kamrul Mehedi to the position of deputy managing directors (DMDs)..Prior to assuming this new role, Mozumder was serving the bank as a senior executive vice-president and head of medium business, concurrently, said a press release. .
23 April 2025
Abdul Mannan made chairman of Central Shariah Board executive committee
Mohammad Abdul Mannan, chairman of First Security Islami Bank PLC, has recently been appointed as chairman of the executive committee of the Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh (CSBIB)..The appointment was confirmed during the 69th meeting of the executive committee of th
23 April 2025
BRAC Bank signs deal with QuiqSend for app-based remittances
BRAC Bank has entered into a remittance agreement with QuiqSend, an Australian fintech enterprise, to offer a streamlined, app-based remittance solution for Bangladeshi wage earners residing in Australia..Md Shaheen Iqbal, deputy managing director and head of treasury and financial institu
23 April 2025
Pubali Bank Securities holds 15th annual general meeting
Pubali Bank Securities Limited, an investment company and a subsidiary of Pubali Bank PLC, organised its 15th annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday..The meeting was conducted virtually and was presided over by Md Abdur Razzak Mondal, chairman of the investment company, according to a pre
23 April 2025
Global Islami Bank opens Kotchandpur sub-branch
Global Islami Bank PLC has recently inaugurated the Kotchandpur sub-branch in Jhenaidah..Md Zamal Mollah, independent director and vice-chairman of the bank, inaugurated the sub-branch as the chief guest, the bank said in a press release..The inaugural ceremony was presided over by S
23 April 2025
NCC Bank launches ‘Freelancer Account’
NCC Bank PLC has launched a new banking product, the “Freelancer Account”, specifically designed to support the growing community of freelancers in Bangladesh..This innovative account aims to deliver tailored financial solutions that empower freelancers while promoting greater financial in
22 April 2025
MTB Neo surpasses Tk 100cr in fixed deposits, DPS products
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has recently achieved a significant milestone, amassing over Tk 100 crore through fixed deposit (FD) and deposit pension scheme (DPS) accounts via its digital banking platform, MTB Neo..As of March 2025, MTB Neo reported a staggering 668,000+ transactions, culmi
22 April 2025
Dhaka Bank signs payroll banking deal with York Hospital
Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a payroll banking agreement with York Hospital Limited..HM Mostafizur Rahaman, senior executive vice-president and head of retail business division at the bank, and SM Jaglul A Mozumdar, managing director of the hospital, signed the agreement at the latter’s headq
21 April 2025
Meghna Bank opens training institute in Mohakhali
Meghna Bank PLC has inaugurated a new training institute, titled “Centre for Excellence”, in Mohakhali, Dhaka recently..The initiative is designed to elevate employee competencies, enhance job performance, foster engagement, and ultimately support the bank’s sustained success by equipping
21 April 2025
StanChart launches ‘Freelancer Account’ to empower digital entrepreneurs
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has unveiled the “Freelancer Account”, a tailored banking solution designed to meet the evolving financial needs of the country’s dynamic freelance community..Lutful Habib, head of wealth and retail banking at the multinational bank, and Tanjiba Rahman, chairm
21 April 2025
Jamuna Bank’s profit rises 18% in 2024
The private lender said its profit grew 18 percent year-on-year to Tk 279.59 crore in 2024
21 April 2025
Prime Bank unveils integrated app to simplify retail investment
Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Prime Bank Securities Limited, has unveiled a bank-broker integrated platform through its MyPrime app, marking a significant step towards transforming retail investing in Bangladesh..This innovative integration enables customers to manage both their ba
20 April 2025
AB Bank opens relocated Rokeya Sarani branch
AB Bank PLC has recently inaugurated its relocated Rokeya Sarani branch at PR Tower on Begum Rokeya Sarani in Kafrul, Dhaka, offering enhanced and modern banking facilities..Syed Mizanur Rahman, managing director and CEO (Acting) of the bank, inaugurated the relocated branch as the chief g
20 April 2025
IFIC, Farazy Hospital sign MoU for healthcare services
IFIC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Farazy Hospital Limited, aimed at extending healthcare benefits to its customers, cardholders, and employees..Ferdousi Begum, head of SME and retail products at the bank, and M Mokter Hossen, managing director of the hospita
19 April 2025
Exim Bank signs MoU with HAAB to facilitate Hajj, Umrah payments
Exim Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) to streamline Hajj and Umrah registration fee transactions..M Akhter Hossain, managing director (current charge) of the bank, and Sayed Golam Sarwar, president of HAAB, sign
19 April 2025
Grameen Bank: Govt stake to fall to 10% from 25%
The Advisory Council of the interim government has given the go-ahead in principle to the amendment proposal of the Grameen Bank Ordinance that seeks to reduce the government's stake in the Nobel-winning microcredit institution to 10 percent from the present 25 percent.
17 April 2025
Prime Bank celebrates 30 years of progress, innovation, and inclusive growth
Prime Bank PLC yesterday commemorated 30 years of service, celebrating a journey defined by trust, innovation, and shared progress..The bank reaffirmed its commitment to delivering enhanced service to its customers while contributing to a more inclusive and resilient economy in the years a
17 April 2025
Dhaka Bank organises Managers Conference
Dhaka Bank PLC recently organised the “Managers Conference–2025” under the slogan “One Team, One Vision – Achieving Growth Through Synergy” in Cox’s Bazar..Abdul Hai Sarker, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest, according to a press release..During his
17 April 2025
Kimiwa Saddat appointed as acting MD of Community Bank
Kimiwa Saddat has been appointed as the managing director and CEO (current charge) of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC..Prior to taking on his new role, Saddat was serving at Meghna Bank PLC as a deputy managing director, the bank stated in a press release..Saddat joined Meghna Bank in
16 April 2025