Meghna Bank to raise ৳400 crore through subordinated bond
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No-frill account deposits rise 24% in Apr-Jun
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Southeast Bank’s sponsor gifts 1.3 lakh shares to son
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BB rolls out rules to enlist mediators for resolving loan defaults
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BFIU directs banks to disclose linked accounts after freeze
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NCC Bank gets nod for 20 Islamic branches
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Borrowers of NBFIs must withdraw lawsuits to get policy support
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City Bank plans to raise authorised capital to Tk 3,000 crore
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16 August 2026 Business

Citi and JPMorgan top list of globally systemic banks

Citi has joined JPMorgan at the top of global regulators' list of systemically important banks, replacing HSBC and meaning the U.S. bank
21 November 2016

BB warns nine new banks on bad loans

The central bank yesterday cautioned nine new banks over aggressive lending and rising nonperforming loans.
21 November 2016

Asian cities should invest more in infrastructure, ICT: ADB poll

Investment in infrastructure, strong leadership, preservation of urban cultural heritage, and higher spending on ICT projects are crucial
8 November 2016

Sales of savings tools soaring

Net sales of savings instruments continue to post robust growth this fiscal year riding on the higher returns than its alternatives.
5 November 2016

Swiss offer tough Brexit lessons for Britain's banks

As Britain's banks make their case for retaining unrestricted access to the single European market after Brexit, the efforts of their Swiss
3 November 2016

New DMD for Mutual Trust Bank

Goutam Prosad Das has recently been promoted to deputy managing director of Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) with effect from November 1.
2 November 2016

ANZ Bank offloads Asian assets to Singapore's DBS

ANZ Bank Monday announced the sale of its retail and wealth management arms in five Asian countries to Singapore's DBS as it
31 October 2016

New York's bitcoin hub dreams fade with licensing backlog

New York's financial regulator had sights set on becoming a global hub for innovations like bitcoin when it adopted trailblazing virtual
31 October 2016

WB offers $100m to fortify insurance, pension sectors

The World Bank has offered Bangladesh $100 million for strengthening the insurance sector and the private pension market so that the
31 October 2016

IFC signs $350m trade finance deal with StanChart

The IFC and Standard Chartered Bangladesh have signed a risk-sharing deal worth $350 million, which will make more trade finance available to the bank and importers and exporters of commodities in Bangladesh.
29 October 2016

Major banks mark first-ever international trade using blockchain tech

The first cross-border transaction between banks using multiple blockchain applications has taken place, Commonwealth Bank of
24 October 2016

New WB loans for infrastructure in the offing

Bangladesh is set to take loans under a new scheme of the World Bank that carries high interest rate, to meet the huge public and
22 October 2016

Merge social safety net schemes for greater benefits: WB

The World Bank yesterday advised Bangladesh to merge its overlapping social safety net programmes, introduce a unified target,
20 October 2016

Citi's e-commerce, digital tie-ups boost Asia consumer revenues

Citigroup Inc's tie-ups with e-commerce companies in Asia such as ride-hailing firm Grab and online retailer Lazada Group are boosting
18 October 2016

Govt plans to use forex reserves for big projects

The government considers borrowing from the foreign currency reserves from next fiscal year and using the amount in mega projects.
18 October 2016

Creeping signs of deflation overshadow BOJ's optimism on economy

The Bank of Japan has maintained its optimistic economic view on most of the country's nine regions but said some firms are
17 October 2016

Dollar weakens

The US dollar retreated from seven-month highs on Monday as investors evaluated whether the Federal Reserve will let inflation run above
17 October 2016

Bangladesh is a model for poverty reduction: WB chief

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim yesterday heaped praises upon Bangladesh, its people and leadership for becoming a model for
17 October 2016

Additional WB $1b for Bangladesh childcare

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim declares an additional USD 1 billion fund for Bangladesh to develop childcare in the country.
17 October 2016

Brac Bank plans to raise Tk 500cr through bonds

Brac Bank plans to raise Tk 500 crore by issuing subordinated bonds to expand business and consolidate capital base for fulfilling
10 October 2016