Prime Bank declares 30% dividend
21 May 2026, 22:19 PM
Business
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
NCC Bank launches ‘TakaPay’ card to boost digital self-reliance
NCC Bank PLC has launched a debit card, branded “TakaPay”, initiated by the Bangladesh Bank and operated entirely through domestic infrastructure, for its customers..According to a press release, the card is designed to serve as a local alternative to international payment networks such as
19 August 2025, 14:17 PM
HSBC to honour exporters
HSBC Bangladesh will recognise exporters for their role in driving economic growth and strengthening the country's presence in global trade.
18 August 2025, 22:25 PM
Mercantile Bank, IFAD Motors ink deal on 0% EMI facility
Mercantile Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with IFAD Motors Limited, an automotive company and a subsidiary of IFAD Group, at the bank’s head office in the capital..Md Zahid Hossain, deputy managing director and chief business officer of Mercantile Bank PLC, and Muidur Rahman Tan
18 August 2025, 14:43 PM
UCB provides Hepatitis B jab to students of Dhaka Medical College
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), in collaboration with the Sandhani Dhaka Medical College unit, has launched a Hepatitis B vaccination programme for nearly 500 students as part of healthcare initiative under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts..Prof Md Kamrul Alam, principal
18 August 2025, 14:38 PM
Social Islami Bank holds 30th AGM
Social Islami Bank PLC organised its 30th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually yesterday..Prof M Sadiqul Islam, chairman of Social Islami Bank PLC, presided over the meeting as the chief guest, according to a press release. .Md Nazmul Ahsan, the company secretary
18 August 2025, 14:31 PM
Astha reaches 10 lakh users, sets record transactions
Astha, the digital banking application of BRAC Bank PLC, has reached a landmark 10 lakh users, cementing its position as one of the country’s trusted digital banking platforms for everyday financial needs..In July 2025, the app achieved a milestone by facilitating transactions worth Tk 20,
17 August 2025, 14:37 PM
Bank Asia recognises top performers of ‘Silver Jubilee Sales Campaign’
Bank Asia PLC has recognised its employees for their exceptional performance in the “Silver Jubilee Sales Campaign” at an award-giving ceremony recently held at Bank Asia Tower in the capital’s Karwan Bazar..ANM Mahfuz, Additional Managing Director of Bank Asia PLC, presented the awards as
17 August 2025, 14:30 PM
Trust Bank, bKash partner to enhance cashless services
Trust Bank PLC has entered into a partnership agreement with bKash Limited to jointly introduce expanded financial services aimed at improving customer convenience and efficiency in digital transactions..Under this collaboration, customers will be able to open weekly and monthly deposit pe
16 August 2025, 14:40 PM
Standard Bank holds 26th AGM
Shariah-based Standard Bank PLC has recently convened its 26th annual general meeting at the Police Convention Hall in the capital’s Ramna..Mohammed Abdul Aziz, chairman of Standard Bank PLC, presided over the meeting as chief guest, according to a press release. .Aziz expressed opti
16 August 2025, 14:37 PM
Mercantile Bank to provide cash management services to bKash clients
Mercantile Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement to provide 24/7 automated cash management services to bKash Limited, the country’s leading mobile financial service provider..Mati Ul Hasan, managing director of Mercantile Bank PLC, and Kamal Quadir, chief executive office of bKash Limi
16 August 2025, 14:34 PM
Midland Bank signs MoU with CliniCall
Midland Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CliniCall, a telemedicine service provider in the country, offering direct access to experienced doctors for treatment and consultation..Md Nazmul Huda Sarkar, chief technology officer of Midland Bank PLC, and Parvez Ahma
14 August 2025, 15:37 PM
ONE Bank signs MoU with HAAB
ONE Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB), aimed at simplifying the collection of Hajj and Umrah registration fees and related transactions for pilgrims served by these agencies..Shabbir Ahmed, managing dire
14 August 2025, 15:10 PM
Pubali Bank donates microbus to BCSIR
Pubali Bank PLC has recently donated a microbus to the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme..Mohammad Ali, managing director and chief executive officer of Pubali Bank PLC, handed over a dummy key to
14 August 2025, 15:04 PM
Southeast Bank sponsors HAAB for 'Hajj and Umrah Fair'
Southeast Bank PLC has extended sponsorship to the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) in support of the “Hajj and Umrah Fair 2025”..The fair began yesterday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre at the Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital’s Agargaon, according to a
14 August 2025, 14:58 PM
NRB Bank unveils two financial products
NRB Bank PLC has unveiled two new financial products -- NRB Nishchoyota and NRB Easy -- in celebration of its 12th founding anniversary..Tarek Reaz Khan, managing director and chief executive officer of NRB Bank PLC, inaugurated the products at a ceremony held recently at the bank’s corpor
14 August 2025, 14:42 PM
Bank details of family members of former governors, deputies also sought
Names of family members of two former BFIU heads also included in the list
14 August 2025, 14:40 PM
Bank Asia launches QR code cash withdrawal service
Bank Asia PLC has launched “Scan to Cash”, a QR code-based cash withdrawal service, providing a modern alternative to traditional cheque-based withdrawals..ANM Mahfuz, additional managing director of Bank Asia PLC, inaugurated the service at the Bank Asia Tower Branch in the capital’s Karw
14 August 2025, 14:16 PM
BFIU seeks bank details of former BB governors, deputies
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has asked banks to provide the account details of three former governors of the Bangladesh Bank, four deputy governors and two BFIU heads for the first time in history.
13 August 2025, 18:01 PM
NRBC Bank holds town hall meeting in Rangpur zone
NRBC Bank PLC has recently organised a town hall meeting in Rangpur to review operational progress and discuss strategic priorities for its branches across the northern region..The gathering brought together officials from all tiers within the Rangpur zone..Md Ali Hossain Prodhania,
13 August 2025, 15:15 PM
HSBC outlines strategies for shifting global trade
The global trade landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, creating new corridors and opportunities for businesses, according to Md Mahbub ur Rahman, chief executive officer of HSBC Bangladesh..He made the remarks at an event, titled “HSBC Insights: Navigating Global Trade Dynamic
13 August 2025, 15:06 PM