BB expands export refinance scheme to Tk 7,000 crore
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1 October 2026 • Business
Remittance inflow hits 11-month low
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1 October 2026 • Top News
Five banks to raise Tk 3,500cr through bonds
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29 September 2026 • Business
Bangladesh Bank bars profit from Islamic credit cards
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29 September 2026 • Business
ADB to give Modern Syntex $50 million for polyester chips project
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29 September 2026 • Business
Two more banks eye Standard Chartered Bangladesh's retail business
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28 September 2026 • Business
Bangladesh Bank widens international card use for buying airline tickets
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28 September 2026 • Business
BB sets strict timelines for Bangla QR payment dispute resolution
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27 September 2026 • Business
Apex Footwear to raise Tk 500 crore through preference shares
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27 September 2026 • Business

National Bank opens relocated branch in Gazipur

National Bank Limited has inaugurated its newly relocated branch in Gazipur..Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, deputy managing director (in-charge) of the bank, yesterday inaugurated the branch as the chief guest, according to a press release issued by the bank..Md Abdur Rahim, deputy managing
24 May 2025

Prime Bank enters strategic partnership with Lavender Convenience Store

Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Lavender Convenience Store Limited, a grocery supermarket and online marketing platform, with the objective of promoting digital transactions, enhancing customer experience, and offering compelling incentives to loyal patrons
24 May 2025

Premier Bank launches bancassurance services

Premier Bank PLC has launched its new bancassurance services, marking a pivotal advancement in the bank’s strategic initiative to integrate insurance offerings into its banking operations..This endeavour is undertaken in collaboration with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of Bangladesh and
22 May 2025

Bengal Commercial Bank strikes deal with Emerging Credit Rating

Bengal Commercial Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Emerging Credit Rating Limited (ECRL), a prominent credit rating agency..Tarik Morshed, managing director and CEO of the bank, and Arifur Rahman, chief executive officer of ECRL, signed the agreement at the bank’s head office in Gulsh
22 May 2025

Bank Asia organises training on ‘Business Communication and Etiquette’

Bank Asia PLC organised a daylong training programme titled “Business Communication and Etiquette” at the Bank Asia Institute for Training and Development on Wednesday in Lalmatia, Dhaka..Officials from various branches within the Dhaka zone, along with representatives from the bank’s corp
22 May 2025

Mastercard announces winners of ‘Ramadan Grocery Campaign 2025’

Mastercard, the global digital payment service provider, has announced the winners of its “Ramadan Grocery Campaign 2025”, honouring cardholders with the highest spending at participating partners and seven leading supermarket chains across the country --Shwapno, Unimart, Agora, Meena Bazar, Lav
22 May 2025

Global Islami Bank opens sub-branch in Kadamtali

Global Islami Bank PLC opened a sub-branch in Kadamtali of Chattogram today, reaffirming its commitment to providing modern banking services..Ataus Samad, managing director (acting) of the bank, inaugurated the sub-branch as the chief guest, according to a press release..Among ot
22 May 2025

Prime Bank, Coracle to help streamline student visa processes for Germany

Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Coracle GmbH, a provider of blocked account services in Germany, to streamline and accelerate the visa application process for Bangladeshi students aspiring to pursue higher education in Germany..Md Nazeem A Choudhury,
22 May 2025

Rules eased for sending money abroad for language courses

Students can now pay language course fees directly through banks
22 May 2025

Islami Bank removes MD

The board of directors of Islami Bank has removed its managing director, Muhammad Monirul Moula, due to his alleged involvement in loan irregularities and mismanagement unearthed by an external audit.
21 May 2025

Pubali Bank donates two microbuses to Bangladesh Agricultural University

Pubali Bank PLC has donated two microbuses to Bangladesh Agricultural University as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives..Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of the bank, handed over the symbolic keys to Prof AK Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan, vice-chancellor of the university
21 May 2025

Premier Bank inks MoU with NPA to facilitate pension scheme

The Premier Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to enable registration under the Universal Pension Schemes (UPS) and facilitate the collection of subscription fees..Under the terms of this agreement, subscribers will be able to
21 May 2025

NCC Bank, bKash partner for 24/7 cash management

NCC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with bKash Limited, the leading mobile financial services (MFS) provider in Bangladesh, to introduce 24/7 automated cash management services..M Shamsul Arefin, managing director of the bank, and Kamal Quadir, chief executive offic
21 May 2025

Eastern Bank declares 35% dividends

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has announced a 35 percent dividend, including a 17.50 percent cash dividend, for the year that ended on December 31, 2024..The declaration was made during the bank’s 33rd annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually yesterday, according to a press release
21 May 2025

Dhaka Bank logs Tk 6,000 crore deposits in January-April

Dhaka Bank PLC has achieved a milestone by opening over 5 lakh new accounts and mobilising fresh deposits exceeding Tk 6,000 crore in four months, spanning January to April this year, according to a press release..This accomplishment aligns with the bank’s strategic objectives of fostering
21 May 2025

Trump’s remittance tax plan poses threat to Bangladesh

The US House Budget Committee voted late on Sunday to move forward with President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", a proposal that could make sending money back home more expensive for three lakh Bangladeshis currently living in the United States.
20 May 2025

EXIM Bank opens relocated branch in Madhabdi

Export Import Bank of Bangladesh PLC, known as EXIM Bank PLC, has recently inaugurated a relocated branch at Madhabdi Bazar in Madhabdi upazila of Narsingdi..M Akhter Hossain, managing director (current charge) of the bank, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest, according to a press re
20 May 2025

United Commercial Bank signs MoU with CCC

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) and Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU), marking the commencement of a series of collaborative initiatives aimed at fostering a greener Chattogram..In accordance with the MoU, the long-abandoned playground
20 May 2025

Social Islami Bank inks deal with Bangladesh Specialised Hospital

Social Islami Bank PLC has entered into a corporate agreement with Bangladesh Specialised Hospital PLC..Under this agreement, the bank’s cardholders, officials, employees, and their family members will be entitled to a range of benefits, including a discount of 10 to 20 percent on various
20 May 2025

Midland Bank strikes MoU with NPA to facilitate pension scheme

Midland Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to support the government’s implementation of the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS)..Md Mahiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, and Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of
20 May 2025