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Pubali Bank donates Tk 40 lakh to Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital

Pubali Bank PLC has donated Tk 40 lakh to Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR)..Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of Pubali Bank PLC, handed over the cheque to Prof Brig Gen (retd) Iffat Ara, director of Dhaka National Medical
1 September 2025, 15:08 PM

Bangladesh Krishi Bank holds business conference in Khulna

Bangladesh Krishi Bank has recently organised a divisional conference on achieving business targets for Khulna Division in Khulna..Sanchia Binte Ali, managing director of Bangladesh Krishi Bank, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest, according to a press release..In her speec
1 September 2025, 14:41 PM

Le Méridien offers benefits to EBL clients

Le Méridien Dhaka, an international five-star hotel chain, has recently signed an agreement with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL)..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at Eastern Bank PLC, and Constantinos S Gavriel, general manager of Le Méridien Dhaka, sig
1 September 2025, 14:38 PM

Islami Bank profit plunges 87% in Apr-Jun

The profit decline follows the bank’s performance in 2024, when it plummeted 83% year on year
1 September 2025, 09:54 AM

Bangladesh Bank deputy governor barred from going abroad

Immigration bars BB deputy governor Rahman from Namibia trip, others allowed to fly
1 September 2025, 04:30 AM

KONA, Islami Bank join hands to localise card issuance

KONA Software Lab Ltd, a payment and security solutions company in Bangladesh, launched the Kona Card Personalisation System (K-CPS) for Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, enabling the bank to issue EMV-compliant debit, credit, and prepaid cards for TakaPay, a domestic scheme, as well as for global net
31 August 2025, 15:14 PM

Abul Hashem made MD of Uttara Bank

Md Abul Hashem has been appointed managing director (MD) and chief executive officer of Uttara Bank PLC..Prior to this appointment, Hashem served the bank as deputy managing director, head of treasury, and chief anti-money-laundering compliance officer (CAMLCO) concurrently, according to a
31 August 2025, 15:05 PM

UCB holds ‘Hajj Agency Conference’ to enhance services for pilgrims

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) recently organised a “Hajj Agency Conference” at a local hotel in Sylhet, aiming to ensure better and more convenient services for Hajj pilgrims..Abul Alam Ferdous, additional managing director of United Commercial Bank PLC, attended the conference as the c
31 August 2025, 15:01 PM

Shahjalal Islami Bank opens relocated Muradpur Branch

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC yesterday opened a relocated Muradpur Branch at Katalganj in Panchlaish thana of Chattogram, aiming to provide better services to clients..Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, managing director of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest, according to a
31 August 2025, 14:53 PM

Sayeman Beach Resort offers privileges to Bank Asia cardholders

Bank Asia PLC has entered into a partnership agreement with Sayeman Beach Resort, Cox’s Bazar to offer privileges to the bank’s credit cardholders..Zishan Ahammad, executive vice-president and head of cards, ADC and internet banking at Bank Asia PLC, and Md Ahsanul Hossain, manager of sale
31 August 2025, 14:33 PM

Prime Bank launches fee-free credit card ‘Zero by Prime Bank’

Prime Bank PLC has unveiled a credit card, named “Zero by Prime Bank”, which abolishes all fees, redefining customer convenience and transparency in Bangladesh’s credit card industry..Zero by Prime Bank is a Visa Signature card that enables customers to enjoy premium benefits without any f
31 August 2025, 14:25 PM

AB Bank launches ‘Entrepreneurship Development Program’ with BB in Barisal

AB Bank PLC, in collaboration with the SME and Special Programs Department of Bangladesh Bank (BB) under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) project, has launched a month-long skills development training initiative, titled the “Entrepreneurship Development Prog
30 August 2025, 13:51 PM

SBAC Bank holds BAMLCO conference

SBAC Bank PLC has organised a conference, titled the “Branch Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers (BAMLCO) Conference 2025” at the bank’s head office in the capital recently..Md Mofizur Rahman Khan Chowdhury, director of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), attended the
30 August 2025, 13:47 PM

City Bank holds workshop on prevention of money laundering in Barishal

City Bank PLC organised a daylong workshop on “Prevention of Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing, and ISS Reporting” in Barishal yesterday..A total of 43 officials from the retail and operations divisions of the bank participated in the workshop..Imtiaz Ahmad Masum, director of Ba
30 August 2025, 13:43 PM

Midland Bank holds awareness programme on AML & CFT

Midland Bank PLC organised an awareness programme on anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) for its board of directors and senior management at the bank’s head office in Dhaka on Tuesday..Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, chairman of Midland Bank PLC, inaugurated th
28 August 2025, 15:07 PM

Eastern Bank partners with Shanta Life Insurance to expand bancassurance

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shanta Life Insurance to introduce innovative insurance solutions through its banking network..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director, head of retail and SME banking, and chief bancassurance officer at Eastern
28 August 2025, 15:02 PM

Islami Bank’s profit fell 83% in 2024

Islami Bank Bangladesh’s earnings took a heavy hit in 2024 as surging payouts to depositors and higher provision expenses dented its bottom line.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Dutch-Bangla Bank to buy Tk 1,016cr building for headquarters

Dutch-Bangla Bank, a listed lender in the country, has decided to buy a building for its headquarters  in Dhaka’s Motijheel at a cost of Tk 1,016 crore.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

NCC Bank holds training on ‘Leadership Development & Team Building’

NCC Bank PLC recently organised a four-day training programme, titled “Leadership Development and Team Building”, for its officials at the bank’s Learning and Development Centre in Dhaka..A total of 37 officers, identified for future leadership roles within the organisation, participated i
27 August 2025, 14:35 PM

Prime Bank honoured by BB in ‘Sustainability Rating 2024’

Prime Bank PLC has been honoured by Bangladesh Bank (BB) in the “Sustainability Rating 2024” in recognition of its strong and consistent commitment to sustainability practices..This marks the third consecutive year that Prime Bank has received the accolade, reaffirming its leadership in su
27 August 2025, 14:24 PM