World Bank studying feasibility of mortgage refinance company in Bangladesh
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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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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
Al-Arafah Islami Bank unveils three new deposit schemes
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has introduced three new deposit schemes as part of its continued commitment to broadening the reach and sophistication of modern banking services..The newly launched products include the Al-Wadiah Current Plus Account, Mudaraba Savings Plus Deposit, and Mudaraba
28 May 2025
NCC Bank signs MoU with National Pension Authority
NCC Bank PLC has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) in support of the implementation of the Universal Pension Scheme..M Shamsul Arefin, managing director of the bank, and Md Mahiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, signed the ag
28 May 2025
Bangladeshi firms expect milder cost pressures from global tariffs: HSBC survey
Bangladeshi businesses have, thus far, experienced lower-than-average cost increases from tariffs and anticipate milder cost escalations in both the short and long term, according to HSBC’s 2025 Global Trade Pulse Survey..The survey, which gathered insights from over 5,700 international fi
28 May 2025
BRAC Bank MD steps down
Selim RF Hussain has resigned from the posts of managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of BRAC Bank, effective from yesterday, according to a statement from the private lender.
27 May 2025
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
BO account maintenance fee reduced to Tk 150
The fee was reduced to Tk 450 from Tk 500 in 2016
27 May 2025
BO account maintenance fee reduced to Tk 150
The fee was reduced to Tk 450 from Tk 500 in 2016
27 May 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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