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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NRBC Bank holds workshop on financial inclusion, literacy
NRBC Bank PLC recently organised a workshop aimed at enhancing awareness of financial literacy and promoting financial inclusion among the country’s marginalised populations..Md Touhidul Alam Khan, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, attended the event as the chief g
11 June 2025
Where will you still need to submit proof of tax return filing?
To access nearly 40 other services, submission of PSR will remain mandatory
11 June 2025
Banks see cash withdrawal surge for Eid
Bank branches in Dhaka experienced a massive surge in cash withdrawals and other banking transactions yesterday, the last working day before a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday.
4 June 2025
Sonali Bank reports Tk 988cr profit in 2024
Sonali Bank saw its earnings rise in 2024, driven by higher interest income.
4 June 2025
NRB Bank unveils Visa signature and corporate commercial credit cards
NRB Bank PLC has launched its Visa signature and corporate commercial credit cards, expanding its portfolio of premium financial services for customers..Iqbal Ahmed, the founder and chairman of the bank, inaugurated the new cards as the chief guest at a ceremony held at the bank’s corporat
4 June 2025
BRAC Bank partners with bKash to offer 24/7 services for agents, distributors
BRAC Bank has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with bKash Limited to provide automated cash management solutions for bKash’s extensive nationwide network of agents, distributors, and merchants..Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, managing director and CEO (current charge) of the bank, an
4 June 2025
NRBC Bank honours top-performing branches, sub-branches
NRBC Bank PLC has recognised its highest-performing branches and sub-branches with Performance Awards for the year 2024..A total of nine branches and sub-branches were awarded across three categories -- Urban Branches, Rural Branches, and Sub-Branches -- during the bank’s “Strategic Busine
4 June 2025
Trust Bank partners with Visa to launch ‘Visa Direct for Account’ service
Trust Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership deal with Visa to launch the “Visa Direct for Account” service for cross-border payments..This service enables direct payouts to bank accounts via the Visa network, leveraging automated clearing house (ACH) and real-time payments (RTP
4 June 2025
Prime Bank forms strategic partnership deal with Incredible
Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Incredible Pvt Ltd to enhance its customer value proposition through access to specialised developmental services..M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Md Taukir Ahmed, chairman of Incredible
4 June 2025
City Bank, CEAB unite to promote trade and investment
City Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB) to foster joint investment and trade cooperation across key sectors in Bangladesh..Mashrur Arefin, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank,
4 June 2025
Bank Asia’s agent banking deposits surpass Tk 6,000cr
Bank Asia PLC, a pioneer of agent banking in Bangladesh, has recently reached a significant milestone, accumulating deposits exceeding Tk 6,000 crore through its agent banking network..To commemorate this achievement, the bank organised a celebratory event at the Bank Asia Tower in the cap
4 June 2025
Mercantile Bank celebrates 26th anniversary
Mercantile Bank PLC celebrated its 26th founding anniversary on Monday in an event held at its head office in Dhaka..Md Anwarul Haque, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest, according to a press release issued by the bank..In his remarks, Haque noted, “Me
3 June 2025
Prime Bank, DX New Energy team up to empower women
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DX New Energy Industries Limited, with the objective of providing complimentary training on riding motorcycle to the bank’s "Neera" customers at the latter’s training centres across the country..Md Nazeem A Choudhu
3 June 2025
Pubali Bank, ACI ink deal for cashless solutions
Pubali Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) PLC and ACI Logistics Limited (Shwapno), offering its digital banking services..Mohammad Esha, deputy managing director of the bank, and Md Abu Hasan Zaman, director of treasury at AC
3 June 2025
FY26 budget offers no new move to restore public confidence in banks
Around a dozen banks are currently struggling to repay depositors, eroding public trust
3 June 2025
Grameen Telecom entity gets digital wallet licence
The Bangladesh Bank issued the licence on June 2
3 June 2025
Rupali Bank’s profit slumped 82% in 2024
Rupali Bank PLC's profit plummeted in 2024 due to declining operating income.
1 June 2025
Central bank at odds with BPO over Nagad’s future
The discord became apparent after Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser with authority over the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and IT, sent a letter to the BB governor on May 12 and posted the letter to his Facebook account recently
1 June 2025
IFIC Bank organises workshop on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
IFIC Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), recently organised a daylong workshop titled “Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism” in Bogura..A total of 81 officials representing 47 banks operating within the Bogur
1 June 2025
Eastern Bank unveils ‘Mastercard Virtual Prepaid Cards’
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has recently launched “Mastercard Virtual Prepaid Cards”, offering a fully digital, environmentally responsible payment solution..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of EBL, inaugurated the cards as the chief guest at a ceremony held at the bank’s head offic
1 June 2025