Borrowers of NBFIs must withdraw lawsuits to get policy support
17 August 2026
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City Bank plans to raise authorised capital to Tk 3,000 crore
16 August 2026
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BRAC Bank's profit surges 57% in Jan-June 2026
15 August 2026
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Opinion / Interest on frozen deposits turns into a tax burden
13 August 2026
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Bangladesh Bank cancels contract of chief economist
12 August 2026
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Trade deals crucial for Bangladesh as LDC graduation nears: HSBC official
12 August 2026
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Islami Bank official who filed ACC complaint against Shahabuddin, S Alam suspended
12 August 2026
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Bangladesh Bank plans Tk 1,000 crore collateral-free loans for young entrepreneurs
11 August 2026
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Bangladesh Bank removes two-year cap on bank boards
10 August 2026
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Bangladesh Bank removes two-year cap on bank administrators
10 August 2026
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Syed Mizanur Rahman appointed MD of Meghna Bank
Syed Mizanur Rahman, a seasoned professional with almost three decades of experience in the financial services sector, has been appointed the managing director of Meghna Bank PLC, effective from December 4, 2025..Prior to this appointment, Rahman was serving as managing director and CEO of
6 December 2025
Mastercard launches co-branded SME credit card with Southeast Bank, SSL Commerz
Mastercard, in collaboration with Southeast Bank PLC and SSL Commerz, has launched a co-branded SME credit card designed exclusively for PepsiCo’s distributor Transcom Beverages Limited in Bangladesh..This marks PepsiCo’s first collaboration of its kind, bringing a seamless digital payment
6 December 2025
Eastern Bank launches ‘EBL Priority Next Gen’
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched a new service, titled “EBL Priority Next Gen”, a bespoke banking segment created for the next generation of achievers—young visionaries poised to carry forward the values, ambition and legacy of EBL’s Priority families..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing direct
6 December 2025
Modhumoti Bank opens 53rd branch in Jhenaidah
Modhumoti Bank PLC has opened its new Jhenaidah branch on Sher-e-Bangla Road in Jhenaidah Sadar upazila today. This is the bank’s 53rd branch, according to a press release..Humayun Kabir, chairman of Modhumoti Bank PLC, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest..The bank has be
4 December 2025
Islami Bank launches AI-powered voice assistant ‘CellFin Echo’
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has launched the country’s first artificial-intelligence (AI)-powered voice assistant, CellFin Echo, within its popular CellFin app..The fully voice-driven virtual assistant allows users to perform a wide range of banking activities through simple English voice c
4 December 2025
Trust Bank to offer auto loans for Proton vehicles
Trust Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rancon Cars Limited, the authorised distributor of Proton vehicles in Bangladesh..Md Wahed Ibne Shahed, head of the retail banking division of Trust Bank PLC, and Anusha Khalid, team leader of Rancon Cars Limited, signed th
4 December 2025
Applications sought for Sammilito Islami Bank’s MD post
The application for a three-year contract should be submitted by December 22 this year
4 December 2025
Inflation may come down to 5% by FY26: governor
Ahsan H Mansur attends a dialogue organised by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority
4 December 2025
Mohammad Ali named as IRBA transformation leader
Mohammad Ali, managing director of Pubali Bank PLC, has been awarded the “IRBA Transformation Leader in Bangladesh 2025” by the Awards Committee of the Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA)..The award highlights Mohammad Ali’s exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and transformative
3 December 2025
Prime Bank organises annual risk conference
Prime Bank PLC recently organised its “Annual Risk Conference 2025” at Prime Tower in Nikunja, Dhaka, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a proactive risk culture and ensuring sustainable growth in line with regulatory standards..ANM Moinul Kabir, director of the Department of Off-Site
3 December 2025
ACI Agrolink’s shrimp processing matches European standards: EU delegation
International delegates have highly praised ACI Agrolink’s shrimp processing and quality control during a regional workshop organised under the European Union’s (EU) “Better Training for Safer Food (BTSF)” programme..Following a recent visit to the factory, delegates from eight EU and Asia
3 December 2025
Evaluating corporate governance: a key responsibility of auditors
Auditors safeguard stakeholder interests by providing reasonable assurance that the financial statements present a true and fair view
3 December 2025
Mizanur Rashid appointed DMD of City Bank
City Bank PLC has recently appointed Mizanur Rashid as a deputy managing director (DMD) and chief business officer for its digital banking arm..Prior to this appointment, Rashid served as chief commercial officer at bKash Limited, where he played a key role in developing the digital paymen
2 December 2025
Mutual Trust Bank signs payroll banking, cash management service deal with East West University
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has signed a payroll banking and cash management services agreement with East West University to provide comprehensive payroll solutions and cash management support for the university’s teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as its students..Prof Mohammed Fara
2 December 2025
Shahjalal Islami Bank wins SAFA award for annual report excellence
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has won an award in the Private Sector Banks category from the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for the Best Presented Annual Report 2024..Md Jafar Sadeq, chief financial officer of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, received the award from Ashfaq Yousuf Tola,
2 December 2025
BRAC Bank, Water.org ink MoU to accelerate water, sanitation financing
BRAC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Water.org to expand access to safe water and sanitation across Bangladesh..The partnership strengthens BRAC Bank’s social bond initiative and marks a significant step in scaling Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) financing
2 December 2025
Prime Bank signs payroll banking, cash management deals with Quality Feeds
Prime Bank PLC recently signed two agreements with Quality Feeds Limited, a leading Bangladeshi animal feed manufacturer, to provide comprehensive payroll banking and cash management services..M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of Prime Bank PLC; Md Basir Rahman, director of fi
1 December 2025
A scammer dies, but the rot in Bangladesh’s banks lives on
The Hallmark scam was the largest loan scam involving Sonali Bank at that time
1 December 2025
Pubali Bank, Mastercard partner to launch credit card portfolio for consumers, businesses
Pubali Bank PLC has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a portfolio of credit cards designed to offer enhanced convenience, secure payment solutions, and premium lifestyle benefits..This collaboration marks Pubali Bank’s first-ever alliance with Mastercard, bringing two innovative consu
30 November 2025
Commercial Bank of Ceylon inks MoU with Firsttrip
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Firsttrip Limited, an online travel agency in Dhaka launched by US-Bangla Airlines..Haily Algewatte, deputy chief executive officer and chief operating officer of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, and Mir T
30 November 2025