Banks instructed not to manipulate forex market
19 May 2026, 20:30 PM
Business
BB tightens rules for card-to-MFS cash-outs
19 May 2026, 17:59 PM
Business
‘Premier Bank officials behind Tk 3,081cr scam’
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Bank bars bank-funded training, seminar for staff
13 May 2026, 20:38 PM
Business
Remittances through agent banking outlets growing
13 May 2026, 19:47 PM
Business
Explainer / What Bangladesh Bank’s NBFI liquidation plan means for depositors
13 May 2026, 19:08 PM
Business
Banks asked to introduce QR-based verification for visa documents
12 May 2026, 17:56 PM
Business
The 6.5% trap: how a national fiscal data centre can save our economy
11 May 2026, 21:01 PM
Business
Banks given go-ahead to release remittances for visa bonds
11 May 2026, 15:59 PM
Business
BB extends deadline for policy support applications to June 30
7 May 2026, 20:48 PM
Business
Prime Bank launches AI-powered digital LC platform ‘Prime Banijjo’
Prime Bank PLC has launched “Prime Banijjo”, the country’s first AI-powered digital LC management platform, marking a major milestone in Bangladesh’s trade digitisation journey..The event featured an interactive experience session where corporate clients and trade partners explored the pla
25 November 2025, 15:12 PM
NCC Bank unveils premium card portfolio with Mastercard to elevate digital payments
NCC Bank PLC has recently launched an exclusive portfolio of premium cards with global digital payment solutions provider Mastercard under a strategic collaboration agreement..The portfolio includes three premium cards -- the Multicurrency Business Debit Card, the Multicurrency Platinum De
25 November 2025, 15:07 PM
BRAC Bank launches platinum multicurrency debit card with Mastercard
BRAC Bank PLC Sunday launched a new Platinum Multicurrency Debit Card on the Mastercard network, offering customers a convenient and secure way to manage both local and international transactions..Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, managing director and CEO of BRAC Bank PLC, and Syed Mohammad Kamal,
24 November 2025, 14:55 PM
Meghna Bank arranges AML & CFT training for Khulna region
Meghna Bank PLC recently arranged a daylong training programme on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) for branch officials of the Khulna zone..Mohammad Mokter Hossain, additional director of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), and Shaha
24 November 2025, 14:47 PM
City Bank unveils 'World Elite Credit Card' with Mastercard
City Bank PLC, in partnership with Mastercard, has launched the first-ever credit card under the Mastercard network in Bangladesh, named the “City Bank Mastercard World Elite Credit Card”..Designed for affluent and high-net-worth customers, the card provides a wide range of exclusive lifes
24 November 2025, 14:39 PM
Bangladesh Bank targets fully digital transactions by July 2027
BB governor says at the signing of a deal with the Gates Foundation’s Mojaloop
24 November 2025, 09:05 AM
Modhumoti Bank opens relocated branch and new sub-branch in Faridpur
Modhumoti Bank PLC today launched a relocated Faridpur branch at Sharifunnesa Peace Tower on Thana Road in the Jhiltuli area of the district, and a new Kanaipur sub-branch at the Kanaipur Union Bohumukhi Somobay Somiti Market under the supervision of the Faridpur branch..Mohammad Ismai
23 November 2025, 15:50 PM
EXIM Bank holds business development meeting for Chattogram region
EXIM Bank PLC held a “Business Development Meeting” for the Chattogram region at the bank’s regional office in Chattogram on Saturday..Md Sawkatul Alam, administrator of EXIM Bank PLC and executive director of Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the meeting as the chief guest, according to a pres
23 November 2025, 15:47 PM
Midland Bank, IUB partner to promote financial literacy
Midland Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Career Guidance Placement and Alumni Relations (CGP & AR) office of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), recently organised a seminar on financial literacy on the university campus..Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of Midland Ban
23 November 2025, 15:42 PM
Bangladesh Bank stops all direct customer services across its offices
Directs commercial banks to ensure smooth and uninterrupted delivery of these services
23 November 2025, 07:03 AM
United Commercial Bank launches bancassurance service
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has launched its bancassurance services, enabling customers to access insurance directly through the bank..Customers can now obtain both life and general insurance services from any UCB branch across the country..Mahbubur Rahman, chairman of Eastland
22 November 2025, 15:55 PM
Prime Bank hosts seminar on youth empowerment at BAU
Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), recently organised a seminar, titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking”, under its flagship PrimeAcademia initiative..The event drew enthusiastic participation from faculty members, se
22 November 2025, 15:50 PM
Governance failure stalls financial sector progress: BB governor
The governor speaks at Mastercard Excellence Awards 2025
22 November 2025, 15:36 PM
All BB branches stop selling savings certificates, prize bonds
The central bank said its branches in Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Bogura, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Barishal, and Rangpur will not provide the services anymore from November 20
20 November 2025, 15:48 PM
UCB to offer low-interest digital nano loans under BB scheme
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Bank to provide low-interest loans under the central bank’s “Digital Nano Loan” refinance scheme..Under the arrangement, UCB will use the Bangladesh Bank refinance facility to disburse Digital Nano Loans at a redu
20 November 2025, 15:14 PM
Mutual Trust Bank, upay launch digital Islamic DPS
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) and upay, the mobile financial service (MFS) provider of United Commercial Bank PLC, have jointly launched a new service titled “MTB Islamic DPS”, a fully digital and Shariah-compliant solution that allows customers to open Islamic DPS accounts instantly through the u
20 November 2025, 14:57 PM
NCC Bank launches online ‘A-Chalan’ service for customers
NCC Bank PLC has launched a new digital service, “A-Chalan”, enabling customers to pay 206 types of government fees, including passport fees, income tax, VAT, customs duties, and surcharges, using the online A-Chalan platform..M Shamsul Arefin, managing director of NCC Bank PLC, inaugurate
20 November 2025, 14:53 PM
Half of Bangladeshi firms expect global growth in next two years
Half of Bangladeshi firms are very confident that their international businesses will grow over the next two years, according to a new HSBC survey..The British multinational bank found that the local sentiment is stronger than the global average of 41 percent..“Bangladeshi businesses
19 November 2025, 15:53 PM
Pubali Bank holds managers’ conference
Pubali Bank PLC held its “Managers’ Conference-2025” at the bank’s head office in Dhaka today. Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of Pubali Bank PLC, attended the event as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his speech, Ali called on the managers to play a more
19 November 2025, 15:22 PM
IFIC Bank, Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital partner to get healthcare benefits
IFIC Bank PLC today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical Services Limited to provide healthcare benefits to its customers, employees and their family members..Helal Ahmed, head of operations at IFIC Bank PLC, and Sarder A Razzak, director
19 November 2025, 15:17 PM