IFC commits $30.7 million loan to Popular Pharmaceuticals for API imports
19 August 2026
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BFIU directs banks to disclose linked accounts after freeze
19 August 2026
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NCC Bank gets nod for 20 Islamic branches
19 August 2026
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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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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
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
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
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
Premier Bank holds half-yearly business review meeting in Rajshahi
Premier Bank PLC has recently organised its “Half-Yearly Business Review Meeting 2025” at Hotel X in Rajshahi..The meeting brought together officials from the bank’s Rajshahi, Ishwardi, Pabna, Rangpur, Gaibandha, Dinajpur, Tangail, Sirajganj, Bogura, Naogaon and nearby branches..Moha
13 August 2025
AB Bank pens deal with FILPS
AB Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with FILPS Limited, a Dubai-based global fintech company..Syed Mizanur Rahman, managing director and chief executive officer of AB Bank PLC, and Biswas Dhakal, chief executive officer of FILPS Limited, penned the agreement in the capital, accord
13 August 2025
Prime Bank strikes deal with Secret Recipe, Fair Electronics
Prime Bank PLC has recently entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Malaysian café chain Secret Recipe and Fair Electronics, offering its customers privileges on food items and Hisense electronics products and services..Mamur Ahmed, senior executive vice-president and head of b
13 August 2025
Syed Zulkar Nayen appointed DMD of Bank Asia
Bank Asia PLC has recently appointed Syed Zulkar Nayen as a deputy managing director
11 August 2025
Eastern Bank unveils co-branded cards with ShareTrip and Visa
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), in partnership with ShareTrip, Bangladesh’s leading online travel agency, and global payment network Visa, has launched the “ShareTrip Visa Co-branded Card”, the country’s first suite of lifestyle and travel-focused credit and debit cards..Tailored for the modern tr
11 August 2025
Prime Bank signs partnership deal with Tropical Homes
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with Tropical Homes Limited, a real estate developer in Bangladesh, enabling the bank’s customers to enjoy exclusive benefits from the renowned property company..Mamur Ahmed, senior executive vice-president and head of br
11 August 2025
IFIC Bank gets ISO certification for information security management
IFIC Bank PLC has been awarded an internationally recognised ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification for meeting global standards and requirements in information security management..The certification was granted by the international certification body Bureau Ver
10 August 2025
Al-Arafah Islami Bank organises training on SME entrepreneurship
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has recently organised a month-long training programme on “SME Entrepreneur Development” under the SICIP project of the Special Programmes Department of the Bangladesh Bank..A total of 25 entrepreneurs from the Cumilla region took part in the workshop, held at the
10 August 2025
Shahjalal Islami Bank sponsors HAAB’s ‘Hajj and Umrah Fair 2025’
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has provided sponsorship worth Tk 20 lakh to the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) to support the organisation of the “Hajj and Umrah Fair 2025”..The three-day event is scheduled to be held from August 14 to 16 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Confe
10 August 2025
Mastercard, MTB and ShebaPay launch SME companion prepaid card
Mastercard, Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) and ShebaPay have jointly launched “SME Companion Prepaid Card”, aimed at addressing the evolving payment needs of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) retailers transacting on ShebaPay’s business-to-business (B2B) platform..Md Zakir Hossain Chowd
10 August 2025
New Tk 100 banknote to be released Aug 12
The new note will be similar in size to existing one
10 August 2025
Major banking reforms planned, but no separate commission: governor
Ahsan H Mansur said this at a CPD-organised dialogue marking one year of the interim government
10 August 2025
SBAC Bank holds business review meeting
SBAC Bank PLC has organised a “Business Review Meeting-2025” for its Chattogram regional branches at a hotel in the port city recently..Md Robiul Islam, managing director and CEO (current charge) of SBAC Bank PLC, attended the meeting as the chief guest, according to a press release..<p
9 August 2025
Pubali Bank donates microbus to Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
Pubali Bank PLC has donated a microbus to the Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative..Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of Pubali Bank PLC, handed over a dummy key of the microbus to Prof Golam Rahman, chairman
9 August 2025
Prime Bank holds seminar on financial inclusion, youth empowerment
Prime Bank PLC, in partnership with the Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) and its Career Club, has recently oganised a seminar, entitled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking” on the university campus..The seminar was held under the banner of PrimeAc
9 August 2025
20 hurt in clash at Al-Arafah bank
At least 20 people, including the head of the human resources (HR) department at Al-Arafah Islami Bank, were injured in a clash between the bank’s security personnel and recently terminated employees.
7 August 2025