Prime Bank declares 30% dividend
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21 May 2026, 22:19 PM Business
Banks instructed not to manipulate forex market
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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

Prime Bank cards offer EMI for Niloy Motors bikes

Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Niloy Motors Limited, an automotive enterprise under the Nitol-Niloy Group..Mamur Ahmed, senior executive vice-president and head of distribution of the bank, and Tanim Quraishi, head of corporate sales of the automobil
27 May 2025, 14:53 PM

BO account maintenance fee reduced to Tk 150

The fee was reduced to Tk 450 from Tk 500 in 2016
27 May 2025, 14:27 PM

BO account maintenance fee reduced to Tk 150

The fee was reduced to Tk 450 from Tk 500 in 2016
27 May 2025, 14:27 PM

Some Islamic banks to merge: Governor

He assured depositors their funds would remain safe during the transition, as the government would take over the merged banks
27 May 2025, 07:52 AM

20 NBFIs may lose licence

BB recently sent letters to these institutions, asking them to explain why their licences should not be cancelled
27 May 2025, 02:55 AM

Evidence-based policy key to sustainable growth

Evidence-based policymaking and timely impact evaluations are essential to ensure development efforts lead to real progress, Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee said yesterday..“Evidence is not costly. Relative to the scale of many government programmes, it's actually quite cheap,” s
26 May 2025, 16:10 PM

Structural Engineers holds ‘Experience SEL’ in Dhanmondi

Structural Engineers Limited (SEL), a leading commercial real estate agency in Bangladesh, recently organised a three-day event titled “Experience SEL” at the SEL Orchard Convention Hall, located at the Orchard Point Shopping Complex in the capital’s Dhanmondi..The event drew prominent arc
26 May 2025, 14:42 PM

BRAC Bank, Green Delta to insure 50,000 women remittance recipients by 2025

BRAC Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Green Delta Insurance PLC, with the objective of providing life and health insurance coverage to 50,000 women remittance beneficiaries by 2025..Md Shaheen Iqbal, deputy managing director and head of treasury and financial institut
26 May 2025, 14:37 PM

AB Bank launches three new Islamic banking deposit schemes

AB Bank PLC has unveiled three new Shariah-compliant deposit schemes for its customers: AB Maahir, AB Islamic DPS, and the AB Hajj Deposit Scheme..Syed Mizanur Rahman, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the schemes at a function held at the bank’s head office in the capital
26 May 2025, 14:33 PM

ONE Bank signs agreement with National Pension Authority

ONE Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with the National Pension Authority (NPA), marking a significant step towards enhancing pension-related services in Bangladesh..Md Mahiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, and Shabbir Ahmed, managing director (current charge) of the bank,
26 May 2025, 14:22 PM

Prime Bank holds training on disability-inclusive banking

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Monash University Australia and Team Inclusion Bangladesh, organised a three-day training programme titled “Breaking Attitudinal Barriers: Inclusive Banking for Persons with Disabilities” at Lakeshore Heights in Dhaka recently..Employees from various d
25 May 2025, 14:37 PM

Eastern Bank organises school banking conference in Rangpur

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) organised a “School Banking Conference 2025” as the lead bank at the Rangpur Zilla Parishad Community Centre on Saturday, with the objective of promoting financial inclusion and literacy among students..The conference brought together around 300 students and teachers
25 May 2025, 14:30 PM

United Commercial Bank organises training in Bandarban

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) recently convened a daylong capacity-building training session for agricultural entrepreneurs at the Bandarban Hill District Council (BHDC) auditorium..This initiative forms part of its agro-corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, entitled “Bhorosh
25 May 2025, 14:27 PM

Meghna Bank celebrates 12th anniversary

Meghna Bank PLC has celebrated its 12th founding anniversary with a commemorative event at its head office in Dhaka recently..Uzma Chowdhury, chairperson of the bank, inaugurated the celebratory programme, according to a press release issued by the bank..Mohammad Mamunul Hoque, chair
25 May 2025, 14:15 PM

Rangs eMart organises refrigerator carnival

Rangs eMart has organised a refrigerator carnival titled “Rangs eMart Refrigerator Carnival 2025”, which commenced on Saturday in the capital’s Gulshan-2...Whirlpool is participating in the carnival with the aim of enhancing customers’ Eid celebrations by offering them the opportunit
25 May 2025, 14:01 PM

Trust Bank launches co-branded credit card for GP STAR customers

Trust Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with leading mobile operator Grameenphone Limited (GP) to launch a co-branded credit card, exclusively tailored for GP STAR customers..Md Mostafa Musharrof, head of card division at the bank, and Munia Gani, head of partnerships
25 May 2025, 13:54 PM

Bangladesh per capita debt mounts to $483

The amount was $257 in 2015-16 fiscal year
24 May 2025, 19:05 PM

BB may issue redesigned bank notes before eid

Bangladesh Bank is likely to issue Tk 20, Tk 50 and Tk 1,000 notes with a new design next week.
24 May 2025, 18:01 PM

StanChart, Channel i launch 10th Agrow Award

Standard Chartered Bangladesh and Channel i have launched the 10th edition of the Agrow Award, reaffirming their commitment to recognising the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations in Bangladesh’s agriculture sector..This edition continues to celebrate the resilience,
24 May 2025, 15:43 PM

City Bank gets new DMD

City Bank PLC has appointed Md Ashanur Rahman to the post of deputy managing director (DMD), according to a press release issued by the bank..Prior to assuming this new role, Rahman served as chief economist and country business manager, holding the rank of senior executive vice-president.
24 May 2025, 15:13 PM