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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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

City Bank gets two new DMDs

City Bank PLC has promoted Md Nurul Azam Mozumder and Kamrul Mehedi to the position of deputy managing directors (DMDs)..Prior to assuming this new role, Mozumder was serving the bank as a senior executive vice-president and head of medium business, concurrently, said a press release. .
23 April 2025, 15:09 PM

Abdul Mannan made chairman of Central Shariah Board executive committee

Mohammad Abdul Mannan, chairman of First Security Islami Bank PLC, has recently been appointed as chairman of the executive committee of the Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh (CSBIB)..The appointment was confirmed during the 69th meeting of the executive committee of th
23 April 2025, 14:50 PM

BRAC Bank signs deal with QuiqSend for app-based remittances

BRAC Bank has entered into a remittance agreement with QuiqSend, an Australian fintech enterprise, to offer a streamlined, app-based remittance solution for Bangladeshi wage earners residing in Australia..Md Shaheen Iqbal, deputy managing director and head of treasury and financial institu
23 April 2025, 14:27 PM

Pubali Bank Securities holds 15th annual general meeting

Pubali Bank Securities Limited, an investment company and a subsidiary of Pubali Bank PLC, organised its 15th annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday..The meeting was conducted virtually and was presided over by Md Abdur Razzak Mondal, chairman of the investment company, according to a pre
23 April 2025, 14:24 PM

Global Islami Bank opens Kotchandpur sub-branch

Global Islami Bank PLC has recently inaugurated the Kotchandpur sub-branch in Jhenaidah..Md Zamal Mollah, independent director and vice-chairman of the bank, inaugurated the sub-branch as the chief guest, the bank said in a press release..The inaugural ceremony was presided over by S
23 April 2025, 14:13 PM

NCC Bank launches ‘Freelancer Account’

NCC Bank PLC has launched a new banking product, the “Freelancer Account”, specifically designed to support the growing community of freelancers in Bangladesh..This innovative account aims to deliver tailored financial solutions that empower freelancers while promoting greater financial in
22 April 2025, 14:00 PM

MTB Neo surpasses Tk 100cr in fixed deposits, DPS products

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has recently achieved a significant milestone, amassing over Tk 100 crore through fixed deposit (FD) and deposit pension scheme (DPS) accounts via its digital banking platform, MTB Neo..As of March 2025, MTB Neo reported a staggering 668,000+ transactions, culmi
22 April 2025, 13:43 PM

Dhaka Bank signs payroll banking deal with York Hospital

Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a payroll banking agreement with York Hospital Limited..HM Mostafizur Rahaman, senior executive vice-president and head of retail business division at the bank, and SM Jaglul A Mozumdar, managing director of the hospital, signed the agreement at the latter’s headq
21 April 2025, 14:33 PM

Meghna Bank opens training institute in Mohakhali

Meghna Bank PLC has inaugurated a new training institute, titled “Centre for Excellence”, in Mohakhali, Dhaka recently..The initiative is designed to elevate employee competencies, enhance job performance, foster engagement, and ultimately support the bank’s sustained success by equipping
21 April 2025, 14:27 PM

StanChart launches ‘Freelancer Account’ to empower digital entrepreneurs

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has unveiled the “Freelancer Account”, a tailored banking solution designed to meet the evolving financial needs of the country’s dynamic freelance community..Lutful Habib, head of wealth and retail banking at the multinational bank, and Tanjiba Rahman, chairm
21 April 2025, 14:21 PM

Jamuna Bank’s profit rises 18% in 2024 

The private lender said its profit grew 18 percent year-on-year to Tk 279.59 crore in 2024
21 April 2025, 07:01 AM

Prime Bank unveils integrated app to simplify retail investment

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Prime Bank Securities Limited, has unveiled a bank-broker integrated platform through its MyPrime app, marking a significant step towards transforming retail investing in Bangladesh..This innovative integration enables customers to manage both their ba
20 April 2025, 14:25 PM

AB Bank opens relocated Rokeya Sarani branch

AB Bank PLC has recently inaugurated its relocated Rokeya Sarani branch at PR Tower on Begum Rokeya Sarani in Kafrul, Dhaka, offering enhanced and modern banking facilities..Syed Mizanur Rahman, managing director and CEO (Acting) of the bank, inaugurated the relocated branch as the chief g
20 April 2025, 14:14 PM

IFIC, Farazy Hospital sign MoU for healthcare services

IFIC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Farazy Hospital Limited, aimed at extending healthcare benefits to its customers, cardholders, and employees..Ferdousi Begum, head of SME and retail products at the bank, and M Mokter Hossen, managing director of the hospita
19 April 2025, 14:30 PM

Exim Bank signs MoU with HAAB to facilitate Hajj, Umrah payments

Exim Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) to streamline Hajj and Umrah registration fee transactions..M Akhter Hossain, managing director (current charge) of the bank, and Sayed Golam Sarwar, president of HAAB, sign
19 April 2025, 14:20 PM

Grameen Bank: Govt stake to fall to 10% from 25%

The Advisory Council of the interim government has given the go-ahead in principle to the amendment proposal of the Grameen Bank Ordinance that seeks to reduce the government's stake in the Nobel-winning microcredit institution to 10 percent from the present 25 percent.
17 April 2025, 18:59 PM

Prime Bank celebrates 30 years of progress, innovation, and inclusive growth

Prime Bank PLC yesterday commemorated 30 years of service, celebrating a journey defined by trust, innovation, and shared progress..The bank reaffirmed its commitment to delivering enhanced service to its customers while contributing to a more inclusive and resilient economy in the years a
17 April 2025, 15:12 PM

Dhaka Bank organises Managers Conference

Dhaka Bank PLC recently organised the “Managers Conference–2025” under the slogan “One Team, One Vision – Achieving Growth Through Synergy” in Cox’s Bazar..Abdul Hai Sarker, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest, according to a press release..During his
17 April 2025, 14:59 PM

Kimiwa Saddat appointed as acting MD of Community Bank

Kimiwa Saddat has been appointed as the managing director and CEO (current charge) of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC..Prior to taking on his new role, Saddat was serving at Meghna Bank PLC as a deputy managing director, the bank stated in a press release..Saddat joined Meghna Bank in
16 April 2025, 14:40 PM

AB Bank celebrates 43rd founding anniversary

AB Bank PLC has recently celebrated its 43rd founding anniversary..Shafiqul Alam and Md Eskandar Miah, independent directors of the bank, along with other high officials, inaugurated the programme at the bank’s head office in the capital, said a press release..All 104 branches and 57
16 April 2025, 14:14 PM