Prime Bank declares 30% dividend
Star Business Desk
21 May 2026, 22:19 PM Business
Banks instructed not to manipulate forex market
Star Business Report
19 May 2026, 20:30 PM Business
BB tightens rules for card-to-MFS cash-outs
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19 May 2026, 17:59 PM Business
‘Premier Bank officials behind Tk 3,081cr scam’
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17 May 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
Bangladesh Bank bars bank-funded training, seminar for staff
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13 May 2026, 20:38 PM Business
Remittances through agent banking outlets growing
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13 May 2026, 19:47 PM Business
Banks asked to introduce QR-based verification for visa documents
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12 May 2026, 17:56 PM Business
Banks given go-ahead to release remittances for visa bonds
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11 May 2026, 15:59 PM Business

Eastern Bank unveils co-branded credit cards with Mastercard, Pickaboo

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), in collaboration with Mastercard and e-commerce platform Pickaboo, has unveiled a range of co-branded credit cards tailored to meet the lifestyle needs of today’s digitally connected, tech-savvy consumers..The newly introduced cards -- EBL Pickaboo Mastercard Titani
6 August 2025, 15:10 PM

Al-Arafah Islami Bank regularises 864 officers

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has regularised 864 officers following a merit-based evaluation carried out in line with internal and external audit recommendations and guidance from regulatory bodies..The assessment process, conducted by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) at the Uni
6 August 2025, 15:05 PM

Dhaka Bank signs MoU with Omnicare Diagnostic

Dhaka Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Omnicare Diagnostic Limited..HM Mostafizur Rahaman, senior executive vice-president and head of the retail business division at Dhaka Bank PLC, and Fida Hossain, managing director of Omnicare Diagnostic Limited, si
6 August 2025, 14:50 PM

Trust Bank celebrates $1 billion inward remittance landmark

Trust Bank PLC has achieved a significant milestone by securing $1 billion in inward remittance by July 2025, capturing a 5.70 percent market share among the 60 scheduled banks in Bangladesh..To mark the occasion, the bank organised a celebration programme at the Army Headquarters in the D
6 August 2025, 14:41 PM

AB Bank holds 43rd AGM

Shajir Ahmed has been re-elected as a director of AB Bank PLC, while Nasima A Rahman has been appointed as an independent director..The appointments were confirmed at the bank’s 43rd annual general meeting (AGM), held at Kurmitola Golf Club in the capital yesterday, according to a press re
5 August 2025, 14:47 PM

Prime Bank signs cash management deal with bKash

Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a cash management agreement with the country’s leading mobile financial service (MFS) provider, bKash Limited, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of bKash’s daily transactional operations through end-to-end specialised digital cash management services.
5 August 2025, 14:43 PM

Govt unveils uniform promotion policy for specialised banks

New rules tie promotion to exams, training, and clean service records across four state-run banks
5 August 2025, 12:17 PM

Banks asked to clearly mention dissent in meeting minutes

The directive will be effective immediately
4 August 2025, 23:00 PM

Bangladesh Bank warns public against fake TakaPay website

There is no official mobile app or website for TakaPay, says the central bank
4 August 2025, 14:21 PM

Dhaka Bank unveils CRM booths at MRT line-6 stations

Dhaka Bank PLC has recently unveiled cash recycler machine (CRM) booths at the Farmgate and Karwan Bazar MRT stations in the capital, marking a significant advancement in delivering convenient digital banking services to metro commuters..Faruque Ahmed, managing director of Dhaka Mass Trans
4 August 2025, 14:04 PM

Omar Faruk Khan appointed MD of Islami Bank

Md Omar Faruk Khan has recently been appointed as the managing director (MD) of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC..Prior to this appointment, Khan was serving as the bank’s acting managing director (current charge), according to a press release. .He also previously held the position of acti
4 August 2025, 14:02 PM

Pubali Bank donates bus to Sylhet Agricultural University

Pubali Bank PLC has donated a bus to Sylhet Agricultural University as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives..Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of Pubali Bank PLC, handed over the dummy key to Prof Md Alimul Islam, vice-chancellor of Sylhet Agricultural Univer
4 August 2025, 14:00 PM

UCB reports Tk 7,783cr in net deposits

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has secured Tk 7,783 crore in net deposits and opened over 300,000 new accounts, a testament to the bank’s dynamic leadership and the unwavering dedication of its employees..These achievements were shared at the bank’s 42nd annual general meeting (AGM), hel
4 August 2025, 13:55 PM

Eastern Bank signs payroll banking deal with Transcom Electronics, Bangladesh Lamps

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has recently entered into a payroll banking agreement with Transcom Electronics PLC and Bangladesh Lamps PLC to provide comprehensive payroll banking solutions for employees of both companies..Under the arrangement, EBL will offer a suite of services, including salar
4 August 2025, 13:46 PM

Liabilities at Bangladesh state entities dwarf liquid assets

An official analysis flags 14 state and autonomous entities as 'very high risk' with liabilities more than 60 times greater than available cash and equivalents
4 August 2025, 10:32 AM

BB raises Sukuk allocation for Islamic banking units to 80%

Central bank raises Sukuk quota for Islamic units to 80%
4 August 2025, 10:05 AM

BRAC Bank launches ‘SME Means BRAC Bank’ campaign

BRAC Bank PLC has unveiled a new brand positioning campaign, titled “SME Means BRAC Bank”, introducing the lowest-ever lending rate for unsecured loans to cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprise (CMSME) entrepreneurs..As part of the campaign, the bank has reduced its lending rate to a
3 August 2025, 14:20 PM

Bank Asia holds 49th meeting of Shariah supervisory committee

Bank Asia PLC has recently held the 49th meeting of its Shariah supervisory committee at Bank Asia Tower in the capital’s Karwan Bazar..Shahed Rahmani, chairman of the Shariah supervisory committee, presided over the meeting, according to a press release..During the meeting, the chai
3 August 2025, 14:17 PM

Prime Bank strikes deal with Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort

Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort, offering the bank’s cardholders discounts and enhanced payment convenience at one of the country’s leading hospitality destinations..Joarder Tanvir Faisal, executive vice-president and head of
3 August 2025, 14:10 PM

Dhaka Bank signs payroll banking deal with Purbani Group

Dhaka Bank PLC has recently signed a payroll banking agreement with Purbani Group, covering its concerns Karim Textiles Limited, Purbani Fabrics Limited, and Purbani Yarn Dyeing Limited..Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, managing director and CEO of Dhaka Bank PLC, and Shafiqul Islam Sarkar, managin
3 August 2025, 14:06 PM