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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United Commercial Bank convenes 513th board meeting
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has recently convened “513th Board Meeting”, marking a milestone in the institution’s ongoing transformation journey..According to a press release, the board reviewed and approved the audited financial statements for the year ending 2024, alongside the unau
1 June 2025
BRAC Bank logs 73% year-on-year profit growth
BRAC Bank has reported a remarkable 73 percent year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit after tax (NPAT) for 2024, despite prevailing challenges in the market environment..According to a press release, the bank’s consolidated financial statements which include its subsidiaries, refle
1 June 2025
BRAC Bank partners with DEG Impulse to launch SME innovation lab
BRAC Bank has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Germany-based DEG Impulse to establish an SME Innovation Lab in Bangladesh’s banking sector, with a particular focus on women-led enterprises..The initiative will be implemented with the support of DEG Impulse gGmbH, a wholly owne
31 May 2025
Eastern Bank gets AAA credit rating
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has secured the highest possible credit rating of AAA from the Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Limited (CRAB), alongside a short-term rating of ST-1 and a stable outlook, marking the third consecutive year the bank has achieved this distinction..According to a pre
31 May 2025
NRBC Bank arranges strategic business conference
NRBC Bank PLC convened a “Strategic Business Conference 2025” yesterday under the theme “Together Towards Excellence” at a hotel in Dhaka..The conference brought together senior leadership from across the organisation..Md Ali Hossain Prodhania, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the d
31 May 2025
Midland Bank organises workshop on capacity building for textile and apparel businesses
Midland Bank PLC recently organised a capacity-building workshop entitled “Capacity Building of Textile and Apparel Businesses in Bangladesh under the Green Supply Chain Transition Programme”, held at Hotel Bengal Blueberry in Gulshan-2, Dhaka..Supported by the Global Supply Chain Support
31 May 2025
Prime Bank signs deal with Farazy Hospital to enhance service benefits
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a strategic agreement with Farazy Hospital Limited, aimed at improving access to quality healthcare while delivering enhanced value to the bank’s stakeholders..MM Rabiul Hasan, executive vice-president and chief bancassurance officer of the bank; and M Mo
31 May 2025
Bank Asia to acquire Bank Alfalah’s local operations
Bank Asia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bank Alfalah to acquire the latter's operations in Bangladesh, subject to regulatory approval and the completion of legal formalities.
29 May 2025
BB orders extended banking for cattle market money transactions
Order also given to run banking activities until 10 pm in the branches
29 May 2025
Sonali Bank holds 18th AGM
Sonali Bank PLC has convened its 18th annual general meeting (AGM)..Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting held at the bank’s head office in Dhaka on Wednesday, the bank said in a press release..Muhammed Mahbubur Rahman; Mohammad Abu Yusuf; Md Azim
29 May 2025
Community Bank organises 6th AGM
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has declared a cash dividend for the financial year ending on December 31, 2024..The announcement was made during the bank’s sixth annual general meeting (AGM), held on Wednesday at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka, according to a press release..Inspecto
29 May 2025
Bengal Commercial Bank organises national sales convention
Bengal Commercial Bank PLC (BGCB) recently convened its “National Sales Convention 2025” at the BGCB Training Centre, located in Dilkusha, Motijheel in Dhaka. The event was held under the theme “Leading Business, Inspiring Growth.”.Tarik Morshed, managing director and chief executive offic
29 May 2025
Eastern Bank gives awards to winners of Skybanking Ramadan Campaign
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has recognised the winners of its promotional initiative, styled “EBL Skybanking Ramadan Campaign 2024”..Winners were selected based on the highest cumulative transaction values recorded during the campaign period..Conducted throughout the holy month of Ramadan
29 May 2025
Visa launches ‘Visa Flexible Credential’ with Eastern Bank
Visa, the global leader in digital payment solutions, has entered into a partnership agreement with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) to launch "Visa Flexible Credential (VFC)", also known as Flex, with the aim of offering cardholders greater financial flexibility and convenience..Visa Flex enables a
29 May 2025
NCC Bank opens Islamic banking branch in Muradpur
NCC Bank PLC has opened a new Shariah-compliant banking branch in Muradpur, Chattogram..Md Nurun Newaz Salim, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the branch yesterday as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his address, Salim remarked: “Recognising the socio-economic impor
29 May 2025
Banks asked to ensure smooth ATM operations amid Eid vacation
Bangladesh Bank issued a notice in this regard today
29 May 2025
Shahjalal Islami Bank to issue Tk 600 crore bond
The seven-year instrument will be issued through private placement
29 May 2025
The curious case of imposter at BB
Bangladesh Bank has recently discovered through a probe that the joint director of its Rajshahi office, who has been serving the central bank for 12 years under the name of Md Abdul Waresh Ansary, is actually an imposter.
28 May 2025
Eastern Bank unveils Visa virtual prepaid card
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched a new Visa virtual prepaid card portfolio, offering customers a fully digital, eco-friendly payment solution..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the virtual prepaid card at the bank’s head office in Dhaka yesterday, acc
28 May 2025
Meghna Bank to raise Tk 400 crore through bond issuance
Meghna Bank PLC has announced plans to raise Tk 400 crore through the issuance of its second subordinated bond, aimed at further strengthening its capital base..In this regard, the bank has entered into an agreement with BRAC EPL Investment Limited, an investment bank, which will act as th
28 May 2025