Banks instructed not to manipulate forex market
19 May 2026, 20:30 PM
Business
BB tightens rules for card-to-MFS cash-outs
19 May 2026, 17:59 PM
Business
‘Premier Bank officials behind Tk 3,081cr scam’
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Bank bars bank-funded training, seminar for staff
13 May 2026, 20:38 PM
Business
Remittances through agent banking outlets growing
13 May 2026, 19:47 PM
Business
Explainer / What Bangladesh Bank’s NBFI liquidation plan means for depositors
13 May 2026, 19:08 PM
Business
Banks asked to introduce QR-based verification for visa documents
12 May 2026, 17:56 PM
Business
The 6.5% trap: how a national fiscal data centre can save our economy
11 May 2026, 21:01 PM
Business
Banks given go-ahead to release remittances for visa bonds
11 May 2026, 15:59 PM
Business
BB extends deadline for policy support applications to June 30
7 May 2026, 20:48 PM
Business
Eastern Bank launches ‘EBL Priority Next Gen’
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched a new service, titled “EBL Priority Next Gen”, a bespoke banking segment created for the next generation of achievers—young visionaries poised to carry forward the values, ambition and legacy of EBL’s Priority families..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing direct
6 December 2025, 15:25 PM
Modhumoti Bank opens 53rd branch in Jhenaidah
Modhumoti Bank PLC has opened its new Jhenaidah branch on Sher-e-Bangla Road in Jhenaidah Sadar upazila today. This is the bank’s 53rd branch, according to a press release..Humayun Kabir, chairman of Modhumoti Bank PLC, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest..The bank has be
4 December 2025, 15:13 PM
Islami Bank launches AI-powered voice assistant ‘CellFin Echo’
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has launched the country’s first artificial-intelligence (AI)-powered voice assistant, CellFin Echo, within its popular CellFin app..The fully voice-driven virtual assistant allows users to perform a wide range of banking activities through simple English voice c
4 December 2025, 15:07 PM
Trust Bank to offer auto loans for Proton vehicles
Trust Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rancon Cars Limited, the authorised distributor of Proton vehicles in Bangladesh..Md Wahed Ibne Shahed, head of the retail banking division of Trust Bank PLC, and Anusha Khalid, team leader of Rancon Cars Limited, signed th
4 December 2025, 14:42 PM
Applications sought for Sammilito Islami Bank’s MD post
The application for a three-year contract should be submitted by December 22 this year
4 December 2025, 13:43 PM
Inflation may come down to 5% by FY26: governor
Ahsan H Mansur attends a dialogue organised by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority
4 December 2025, 10:44 AM
Mohammad Ali named as IRBA transformation leader
Mohammad Ali, managing director of Pubali Bank PLC, has been awarded the “IRBA Transformation Leader in Bangladesh 2025” by the Awards Committee of the Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA)..The award highlights Mohammad Ali’s exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and transformative
3 December 2025, 15:08 PM
Prime Bank organises annual risk conference
Prime Bank PLC recently organised its “Annual Risk Conference 2025” at Prime Tower in Nikunja, Dhaka, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a proactive risk culture and ensuring sustainable growth in line with regulatory standards..ANM Moinul Kabir, director of the Department of Off-Site
3 December 2025, 15:01 PM
ACI Agrolink’s shrimp processing matches European standards: EU delegation
International delegates have highly praised ACI Agrolink’s shrimp processing and quality control during a regional workshop organised under the European Union’s (EU) “Better Training for Safer Food (BTSF)” programme..Following a recent visit to the factory, delegates from eight EU and Asia
3 December 2025, 14:43 PM
Evaluating corporate governance: a key responsibility of auditors
Auditors safeguard stakeholder interests by providing reasonable assurance that the financial statements present a true and fair view
3 December 2025, 11:10 AM
Mizanur Rashid appointed DMD of City Bank
City Bank PLC has recently appointed Mizanur Rashid as a deputy managing director (DMD) and chief business officer for its digital banking arm..Prior to this appointment, Rashid served as chief commercial officer at bKash Limited, where he played a key role in developing the digital paymen
2 December 2025, 14:53 PM
Mutual Trust Bank signs payroll banking, cash management service deal with East West University
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has signed a payroll banking and cash management services agreement with East West University to provide comprehensive payroll solutions and cash management support for the university’s teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as its students..Prof Mohammed Fara
2 December 2025, 14:50 PM
Shahjalal Islami Bank wins SAFA award for annual report excellence
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has won an award in the Private Sector Banks category from the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for the Best Presented Annual Report 2024..Md Jafar Sadeq, chief financial officer of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, received the award from Ashfaq Yousuf Tola,
2 December 2025, 14:46 PM
BRAC Bank, Water.org ink MoU to accelerate water, sanitation financing
BRAC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Water.org to expand access to safe water and sanitation across Bangladesh..The partnership strengthens BRAC Bank’s social bond initiative and marks a significant step in scaling Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) financing
2 December 2025, 14:43 PM
Prime Bank signs payroll banking, cash management deals with Quality Feeds
Prime Bank PLC recently signed two agreements with Quality Feeds Limited, a leading Bangladeshi animal feed manufacturer, to provide comprehensive payroll banking and cash management services..M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of Prime Bank PLC; Md Basir Rahman, director of fi
1 December 2025, 14:53 PM
A scammer dies, but the rot in Bangladesh’s banks lives on
The Hallmark scam was the largest loan scam involving Sonali Bank at that time
1 December 2025, 13:53 PM
Pubali Bank, Mastercard partner to launch credit card portfolio for consumers, businesses
Pubali Bank PLC has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a portfolio of credit cards designed to offer enhanced convenience, secure payment solutions, and premium lifestyle benefits..This collaboration marks Pubali Bank’s first-ever alliance with Mastercard, bringing two innovative consu
30 November 2025, 15:28 PM
Commercial Bank of Ceylon inks MoU with Firsttrip
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Firsttrip Limited, an online travel agency in Dhaka launched by US-Bangla Airlines..Haily Algewatte, deputy chief executive officer and chief operating officer of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, and Mir T
30 November 2025, 15:24 PM
Mercantile Bank opens relocated Motijheel branch
Mercantile Bank PLC has opened a relocated Motijheel branch at the Dhaka Chamber Building in the capital's Motijheel today to provide timely and superior banking services..Taskeen Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), inaugurated the branch as the chief gue
30 November 2025, 15:20 PM
Sammilito Islami Bank gets final licence
The bank was created through the merger of five troubled Islamic banks
30 November 2025, 15:19 PM