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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Mutual Trust Bank launches AI-powered voice contact centre agent
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has unveiled an AI-driven, voice-based Contact Centre Agent..This solution is poised to transform MTB’s customer service landscape by delivering a faster, more intelligent, and seamless banking experience..Syed Mahbubur Rahman, managing director and CEO of
14 May 2025
HSBC organises trade, FX strategy event in Chattogram
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Bangladesh recently organised a programme, styled “HSBC Trade Transformation & FX Trends Update” in Chattogram..The event brought together senior leaders from the export and trade ecosystem, along with esteemed clients, for an in
14 May 2025
Bangladesh Bank signals market-based exchange rate regime
The central bank will allow the exchange rate of the dollar to be determined by market forces
14 May 2025
BRAC Bank’s net profit jumps 47% in Q1
BRAC Bank PLC, one of the leading private commercial banks in the country, posted higher profits in the first quarter of its financial year 2025, driven by increased investment and interest income.
13 May 2025
Midland Bank launches sub-branch in Karatia
Midland Bank PLC has recently launched a new sub-branch at Ishak Tower on Tin Potti Road in Karatia upazila of Tangail..Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the sub-branch as the chief guest, the bank stated in a press release..In his speech, Zaman ex
13 May 2025
Sonali Bank opens 1,234th branch at Ranirbandar
Sonali Bank PLC has recently inaugurated a new branch at Ranirbandar in Chirirbandar upazila of Dinajpur..This is the 1,234th branch of the bank, according to a press release..Md Shawkat Ali Khan, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest..<p
13 May 2025
Uttara Bank declares 35% dividends
Uttara Bank PLC has announced a 35 percent dividend, comprising a 17.50 percent cash dividend, for the financial year 2024..The announcement was made during the bank’s 42nd annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually on Monday, according to a press release issued by the bank.</p
13 May 2025
BRAC Bank's Astha sets new benchmark in digital banking with over 9 lakh users
Astha, the digital banking app of BRAC Bank PLC, now serves over nine lakh customers, an achievement that underscores the growing confidence of a digitally empowered clientele. Launched in 2021, the app was developed to cater to the evolving lifestyles and diverse financial needs of Bangla
13 May 2025
New powers, old questions: Can BB clean up the banking sector?
In what is seen as a landmark step toward restoring financial discipline, Bangladesh's interim government recently granted the central bank sweeping new powers to intervene in the troubled banking sector.
12 May 2025
Remittance crosses $25b this fiscal year
Remittance inflow in the first ten months and eleven days of this fiscal year surpassed $25 billion, breaking all previous records.
12 May 2025
Prime Bank holds training programme for farmers in Birol
Prime Bank PLC organised an open agricultural credit disbursement and training programme in Birol upazila of Dinajpur yesterday..A total of 150 farmers, including both existing borrowers and prospective clients from surrounding areas, participated in the event, according to a press release
12 May 2025
NRB Bank gets new chairman of executive committee
Md Quamrul Islam Chowdhury has recently been elected chairman of the executive committee of NRB Bank PLC..The appointment was confirmed during a meeting of the bank’s board of directors, held at its head office in Dhaka, said a press release..He was serving Mercantile Bank PLC as man
12 May 2025
EXIM Bank convenes 220th board meeting
The Export Import Bank of Bangladesh, widely recognised as EXIM Bank PLC, recently convened its 220th board meeting at the bank’s head office in the capital’s Gulshan..According to a press release, the meeting was presided over by Md Nazrul Islam Swapan, chairman of the bank..Md Nuru
12 May 2025
Shahjalal Islami Bank celebrates 24th anniversary
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC celebrated its 24th anniversary yesterday with a commemorative event held at its corporate head office in Dhaka..Mohammed Younus, vice-chairman of the bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his address, Younus re
12 May 2025
Banks can now send up to $15,000 for treatment abroad
The earlier limit was $10,000
12 May 2025
BRAC Bank, JP Morgan launch ‘Wire 365’ to facilitate cross-border settlements
BRAC Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with JP Morgan Payments to introduce “Wire 365”, a cutting-edge solution that facilitates near real-time cross-border settlements 365 days a year, regardless of weekends or public holidays..This collaboration represents a significant m
11 May 2025
Citizens Bank organises annual business review meeting
Citizens Bank PLC has recently organised “Annual Business Review and Way Forward Strategy Meeting” at its head office in the capital’s Motijheel..Md Mostafizur Rahman, managing director (current charge) of the bank, presided over the meeting as the chief guest, the bank stated in a press r
11 May 2025
Dhaka Bank Training Institute organises 83rd foundation training course
Dhaka Bank Training Institute (DBTI) has conducted its 83rd foundation training course, signifying another significant milestone in the bank’s ongoing commitment to professional excellence and capacity building..The 15-working-day programme was meticulously designed to equip participants w
11 May 2025
Agrani Bank launches remittance app
Agrani Bank PLC has unveiled the “Agrani Remit App” with the objective of facilitating fast, convenient, secure, and lawful remittance transfers from Malaysia to Bangladesh..Although officially inaugurated, the app is scheduled to be made available to valued customers during the first week
11 May 2025
Eastern Bank opens sub-branch in Palashbari
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has inaugurated a new sub-branch in Palashbari upazila of Gaibandha district..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at the bank, inaugurated the sub-branch in Palashbari recently, according to a press release..Abu Rasel
11 May 2025