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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17 May 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
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
BB extends deadline for policy support applications to June 30
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7 May 2026, 20:48 PM Business

Al-Arafah Islami Bank donates Tk 8 lakh to Dhaka National Medical College

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has donated Tk 8 lakh to Dhaka National Medical College under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme..The donation was made for the purchase of surgical medical equipment for the college’s urology department and dental chairs for the dental unit, acco
16 December 2025, 13:54 PM

Banks asked to ensure smooth service of torn note exchange

Postal or courier charges for sending claimable notes will be borne by the depositor
16 December 2025, 09:42 AM

Bangladesh Bank buys another $141.5m from 13 banks

So far in the current FY26, BB has bought $2.80 billion
15 December 2025, 10:19 AM

88% of bank prepaid cards issued in September were virtual

Bangladesh Bank releases report reviewing e-banking and e-commerce statistics
14 December 2025, 09:44 AM

Bank accounts linked to Faisal Karim Masud frozen

The NBR froze the accounts due to Masud’s alleged involvement in the shooting of Hadi
14 December 2025, 05:52 AM

Midland Bank opens new sub-branch in Saidpur

Midland Bank PLC (MDB) recently opened a new sub-branch at Sahid Dr Zikrul Haque Plaza in Saidpur, Nilphamari..Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of Midland Bank PLC, inaugurated the sub-branch as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his speech, Zaman requested
13 December 2025, 14:54 PM

Prime Bank launches customer awareness programme on carbon accounting

Prime Bank PLC today organised its first customer awareness programme on “Carbon Accounting, Net Zero Pathways, and Sustainability Reporting” for its readymade garments (RMG) and textile customers at the bank’s head office in Dhaka..The event brought together chief financial officers a
13 December 2025, 14:51 PM

SBAC Bank holds annual risk conference

SBAC Bank PLC has organised its “Annual Risk Conference 2025” at its head office in Dhaka today. .ANM Moinul Kabir, director of the Department of Off-site Supervision at the Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest, according to a press release. .Mohammad Nazmul
13 December 2025, 14:47 PM

Sadiqur Rahman promoted to AMD of Meghna Bank

Meghna Bank PLC has promoted Md Sadiqur Rahman to the post of additional managing director (AMD)..Prior to this promotion, Rahman was serving the bank as a deputy managing director and also held the role of managing director and chief executive officer (current charge), according to a pres
11 December 2025, 15:28 PM

Islami Bank holds 42nd AGM

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC held its 42nd annual general meeting (AGM) at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka today..Prof M Zubaidur Rahman, chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, presided over the meeting as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his speech, Rahman said
11 December 2025, 15:25 PM

StanChart, BRAC University train next-gen financial crime experts

Standard Chartered Bangladesh and BRAC University celebrated the success of their Financial Crime and Compliance (FCC) certification programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s defences against financial crime and enhancing compliance standards across the banking sector..
11 December 2025, 15:17 PM

BRAC Bank surpasses $2 billion in remittances inflow

BRAC Bank PLC has surpassed $2 billion in remittance inflows in 2025, climbing from the 17th to the 4th position in the past five years. .The bank’s steady growth from $427 million in 2020 to $1,605 million in 2024 reflects rising customer confidence, according to a press release..To
11 December 2025, 15:10 PM

Bank Asia organises AML & CFT awareness programme

Bank Asia PLC recently organised an awareness programme on anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) at Bank Asia Tower in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka..The objective of the programme was to strengthen institutional knowledge and awareness on AML and CFT..Md M
11 December 2025, 15:07 PM

Trust Bank launches UnionPay cards

Trust Bank PLC has launched a new card service, titled “UnionPay International Card Issuance”, expanding its card portfolio and enhancing global payment convenience for customers..Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, managing director and chief executive officer of Trust Bank PLC, inaugurated the servic
10 December 2025, 15:27 PM

Prime Bank offers loan benefits for BYD car buyers

Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with CG Runner BD Limited, the authorised distributor of BYD vehicles in Bangladesh, to provide special loan benefits for customers purchasing BYD cars..Md Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of Prime Bank PLC, and Hafizur Rahman Khan, chairm
10 December 2025, 15:20 PM

Banglalink given primary approval to launch digital wallet

The operator has already received regulatory go-ahead to operate as a payment service provider
10 December 2025, 13:01 PM

New bank coming for small entrepreneurs

The bank is expected to have an authorised capital of Tk 300 crore
9 December 2025, 16:26 PM

ONE Bank hosts ‘Town Hall Meet 2025’

ONE Bank PLC recently hosted its “Town Hall Meet 2025” in Gulshan, Dhaka, bringing together the bank’s leadership team and employees from across the country under the theme, “Together We Rise as ONE- Transform to Lead, Drive to Excel”..ASM Shahidullah Khan, chairman of ONE Bank PLC, inaugu
9 December 2025, 15:32 PM

Bangladesh Bank tightens rules on incentive bonuses for bankers

The central bank issued a circular in this regard
9 December 2025, 15:13 PM

Midland Bank donates Tk 10 lakh to Sajida Foundation for Korail fire victims

Midland Bank PLC has donated Tk 10 lakh to Sajida Foundation, a charitable organisation, to support relief efforts for victims of the Korail slum fire..Of the total amount, Tk 5 lakh was provided from the bank’s Islami Banking Fund under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) init
9 December 2025, 15:04 PM