Five digital banks get initial nod from Bangladesh Bank
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24 September 2026 • Business
Banks to keep Hajj-related branches open on Sep 25-26
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23 September 2026 • Business
Prime Bank vice chairman to buy 18.85 lakh shares of the bank
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23 September 2026 • Business
BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
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17 September 2026 • Business
Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
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17 September 2026 • Business
Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
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16 September 2026 • Business

BB hikes capital requirement for new banks

New applicants should have Tk 500 crore paid-up capital, up from existing Tk 400 crore
15 June 2023

Mercantile Bank okays 12% dividends

Mercantile Bank shareholders approved 10 per cent cash and 2 per cent bonus dividends for 2022. 
14 June 2023

Digital bank guideline approved

Interested investors should have a paid-up capital of Tk 125 crore
14 June 2023

NBFIs asked to have a clear HR policy

There must be a clear policy on overall human resource management approved by the board of directors
13 June 2023

MetLife offers Tk 50,000 free insurance coverage

MetLife clients travelling within Bangladesh, hajj pilgrims will get the benefit
11 June 2023

9 banks waived Tk 8,405 crore interest in 2022: Kamal

4,621 loan recipients to get the benefit, the finance minister said at the parliament
11 June 2023

bKash CEO honoured as one of the 23 global high-impact finance leaders

The Finance Leaders Fellowship is a global community of values-based senior finance leaders driving industry change to power societal progress
11 June 2023

Brac Bank to issue Tk 700 crore bond

Brac Bank Ltd has decided to issue bonds in order to raise up to Tk 700 crore to enhance its capital base.
8 June 2023

Draft bill: Max 3 of a family in a bank board

Not more than three of a family can hold posts of director at a bank's board, proposed a bill placed in parliament today
8 June 2023

Meghna Bank gets four new directors

Four new directors have been elected to the board of Meghna Bank Limited. 
7 June 2023

Banks told to clear dues with airlines

Bangladesh Bank yesterday instructed seven banks that failed to clear their dues with foreign airline companies on time to adjust their payments as soon as possible. 
7 June 2023

Monzurur Rahman re-elected Pubali Bank chairman

Monzurur Rahman has been re-elected as chairman of Pubali Bank Limited.
6 June 2023

Mastercard launches ‘Free Hit to Cricket World Cup’ campaign

The campaign will run from June 6 to July 31 this year
6 June 2023

Islamic banks’ loan surges 9 times their deposits in a year

Investments made by full-fledged Islamic banks in Bangladesh surged nearly nine times their deposits in a span of a year, raising questions as private sector credit growth has slowed in the entire banking sector, official figures showed.  
6 June 2023

Meghna Bank signs deal with Mutual Trust Bank

Meghna Bank Limited recently signed an agreement with Mutual Trust Bank Limited.
5 June 2023

Going Cashless: A path towards sustainable growth

Cashless payments are clearly gaining momentum, aided by increased regulatory support that is fueling innovation, a prime example being contactless payments.
5 June 2023

EBL gives Tk 1 crore startup loan to ShareTrip

The loan will be extended under EBL Startup Explorer
4 June 2023

Sonali Bank inks deal with

Sonali Bank recently signed an agreement with the Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) to collect the annual subscription and other fees of various microcredit institutions certified by the MRA.
31 May 2023

Banks raise dollar buying rate

Banks in Bangladesh yesterday decided they will pay Tk 107 for each US dollar purchased from exporters in a bid to implement a single exchange rate system, replacing the existing multiple rate system.
31 May 2023

Banks increase dollar buying rate

Exporters, remittance recipients will get Tk 107 for $1
31 May 2023