BB expands export refinance scheme to Tk 7,000 crore
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1 October 2026 • Business
Remittance inflow hits 11-month low
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1 October 2026 • Top News
Five banks to raise Tk 3,500cr through bonds
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29 September 2026 • Business
Bangladesh Bank bars profit from Islamic credit cards
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29 September 2026 • Business
ADB to give Modern Syntex $50 million for polyester chips project
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29 September 2026 • Business
Two more banks eye Standard Chartered Bangladesh's retail business
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28 September 2026 • Business
Bangladesh Bank widens international card use for buying airline tickets
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28 September 2026 • Business
BB sets strict timelines for Bangla QR payment dispute resolution
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27 September 2026 • Business
Apex Footwear to raise Tk 500 crore through preference shares
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27 September 2026 • Business

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

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

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

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

Banks asked to clearly mention dissent in meeting minutes

The directive will be effective immediately
4 August 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BB raises Sukuk allocation for Islamic banking units to 80%

Central bank raises Sukuk quota for Islamic units to 80%
4 August 2025

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

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

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

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

Trust Bank posts Tk 106 crore profit in Q2

Its profit declined 2% year-on-year
3 August 2025

BB move toward flexible FX regime signals right policy shift: BRAC EPL

The move aims at better aligning the taka with market fundamentals, the brokerage house says
3 August 2025

Shahjalal Islami Bank holds half-yearly business conference

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC yesterday organised a “Half-Yearly Business Conference 2025” at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in the capital..AK Azad, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the conference as chief guest, according to a press release..Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, managing director
2 August 2025