Bangladesh’s economic transformation over the past two decades has been remarkable.

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised its Half-Yearly Business Development Conference 2026, which was held virtually on Monday.

Meghna Bank Securities Ltd, a financial services company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Meghna Bank PLC, has approved a 5 percent cash dividend for the financial year that ended on December 31, 2025.

Infrastructure Development Company Limited (Idcol) has signed a financing agreement with MS Dyeing, Printing & Finishing Ltd, a Narayanganj-based garments manufacturing company, to fund the deployment of a 5.85 MWp rooftop solar power system.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has declared a policy bonus of Tk 63 per Tk 1,000 sum assured for eligible life insurance policyholders for 2025.

BRAC Bank PLC has signed a credit guarantee agreement with Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) under the second phase of the Credit Enhancement Scheme (CES) to finance microentrepreneurs and strengthen inclusive economic growth in Bangladesh.

The Yours Truly Private Limited, a Dhaka-based media and influencer marketing company, has launched its new data-based managed influencer marketing platform, Marvel Be You.

Standard Islami Bank PLC recently held its Town Hall Meeting 2026 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka.

Citizens Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Nagad Limited, the mobile financial service of the Bangladesh Post Office, to make financial services easier, faster and more convenient for customers.

Grameen Bank and Shamadhan Services Limited, a fintech arm of Grameen Telecom Trust, jointly launched an experience booth titled “GPay” to ensure transparency and inclusion in financial transactions at the grassroots level.

Stephen Karpin, regional president for Asia-Pacific at Visa, arrived in Bangladesh yesterday on a three-day visit.

Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Maven Autos Limited, a Dhaka-based automobile company, to provide service offers to the bank’s customers.

Jobike, an app-based micro-mobility service provider in Bangladesh, has signed an agreement with Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) to introduce app-based bicycle sharing at Metro Rail stations along Line-6.

Singer Bangladesh Limited, a subsidiary of Beko – the flagship brand of Türkiye’s Koç Holding, has launched the Beko Primax Series television lineup in the local market.

Pahartoli Textiles Limited, a fully export-oriented spinning mill of Ispahani Group, has received LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council for its environmentally responsible and sustainable production practices.

NCC Bank PLC has won awards in three categories at the “4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave and Award 2026”, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in New Delhi.

Unique Cement Industries Limited, a business unit of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), has organised its Fresh Cement Dealer Conference 2026 in Cox’s Bazar recently.

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has launched daily direct flights between Riyadh and Dhaka, adding another option for passengers travelling between the two countries.

MA Kashem, founder chairman and sponsor director of Southeast Bank PLC, has been re-elected chairman of the bank.

The government has mapped out five strategic priorities for its ICT and telecommunications sectors, focusing on areas such as tax reform and upgraded connectivity, Rehan Asif Asad, adviser to the prime minister on post, telecommunications, ICT, science and technology, said today.