Five digital banks get initial nod from Bangladesh Bank
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Banks to keep Hajj-related branches open on Sep 25-26
23 September 2026
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Prime Bank vice chairman to buy 18.85 lakh shares of the bank
23 September 2026
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EBL chairman to get 1.64cr shares as gift from father
23 September 2026
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BB allows offshore banking units to buy, sell and swap foreign currencies more freely
21 September 2026
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BRAC Bank, City Bank in talks to take over Standard Chartered retail business
21 September 2026
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BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
17 September 2026
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Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
17 September 2026
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Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
16 September 2026
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Bangladesh Bank invites applications for digital bank licence
The Bangladesh Bank has invited applications from entrepreneurs interested in establishing digital banks and delivering financial products efficiently through branchless operation
23 June 2023
Islami Bank online services to use Sonali Bank payment gateway
Sonali Bank and Islami Bank Bangladesh have signed a deal enabling customers of the latter’s digital wallet service “Cellfin” and mobile financial service “mCash” to pay fees and charges through the former’s payment gateway services.
22 June 2023
NCC Bank holds confce on money laundering
NCC Bank organised a daylong conference on “Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing” at Brac-CDM in Savar recently for 132 branch-based anti-money laundering compliance officers.
21 June 2023
Mastercard, Brac Bank launch ‘World Credit Card’
Mastercard and Brac Bank launched a “World Credit Card” focusing health and wellness benefits yesterday.
21 June 2023
Prime Bank inks deal with Footstep
Prime Bank recently signed an agreement with Footstep Bangladesh on setting up water filtration systems in government schools and hospitals in Dhaka, Sunamganj and Kushtia.
21 June 2023
Branch managers’ confce on money laundering risks held
The Association of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers of Banks in Bangladesh (AACOBB), in collaboration with Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU),
21 June 2023
BB eases rules for foreign investors
Bangladesh Bank has relaxed rules to provide support to foreign investors.
21 June 2023
Bank directors can stay on for 12 years
The Bank Company (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed in the parliament yesterday amid a huge outcry and a walkout by the main opposition party, Jatiya Party due to a last-minute contentious addition
21 June 2023
BB eases rules for foreign investors
As per the new measure, foreign investors who are remitting money from abroad will get the scope to retain forex in their foreign currency accounts at local banks for up to one year after registering their businesses here
21 June 2023
BB relaxes loan repayment for businesses
Borrowers can repay 50% of demand loans payable for Apr-Jun
21 June 2023
Banks to remain open in industrial areas for RMG salaries
The areas are: Dhaka, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj, Chattogram
21 June 2023
LC margin eased for importers serving SMEs
Bangladesh Bank today relaxed rules regarding financing availed by commercial importers to cater to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
20 June 2023
Central bank brings back relaxed loan repayment facility
The facility will support the borrowers struggling to pay back loans amid lingering crisis at home and abroad
20 June 2023
Bill placed to define movable assets as collateral for loan
The Secure Transactions of (Moveable Assets) Bill 2023 placed at the parliament
20 June 2023
BB to launch debit card that can be used in India
The card will help travellers make payments while in India
18 June 2023
BB to follow tight monetary policy
The Bangladesh Bank has decided to increase the policy rate
18 June 2023
Bank Asia launches ‘Digital Nano Loan’
Bank Asia Limited has launched a “Digital Nano Loan” to transform its business with the rapidly changing technological environment to give customers better banking experiences and facilitate their access to formal financial services.
15 June 2023
Dhaka Bank, Swisscontact to work for garment workers
Dhaka Bank recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the “Sarathi-Improving Financial Health” project of Swisscontact, which is jointly funded by the MetLife Foundation, the Happel Foundation, and Swisscontact.
15 June 2023
Prime Bank clients to get Holiday Inn discounts
Prime Bank Limited and Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on hotel services and discount offers.
15 June 2023
Dollar hits Tk 109, a new inter-bank high
It reached latest peak on June 14
15 June 2023