IFC commits $30.7 million loan to Popular Pharmaceuticals for API imports
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BFIU directs banks to disclose linked accounts after freeze
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NCC Bank gets nod for 20 Islamic branches
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Borrowers of NBFIs must withdraw lawsuits to get policy support
17 August 2026
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BB sets 54% higher agri and rural credit target
17 August 2026
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City Bank to raise authorised capital to Tk 3,000 crore
17 August 2026
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Cashless push faces infrastructure, trust barriers: BB
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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BB considers Tk 1,000cr collateral-free loans for young entrepreneurs
12 August 2026
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Holding diploma not mandatory for bankers’ promotion: BB
Even bankers appointed or promoted before February 8, 2023, will be considered for promotion if they fail professional exams
16 January 2025
Pubali Bank gets new DMD
Pubali Bank PLC has promoted Sultana Sarifun Nahar to the post of deputy managing director (DMD)..Nahar is the first woman to hold this position, marking a significant milestone in the history of the bank, according to a press release..Before her appointment as DMD, she was serving t
15 January 2025
Southeast Bank signs deal with MetLife for group insurance
Southeast Bank PLC recently signed an agreement with MetLife Bangladesh to provide comprehensive group insurance coverage for its employees and their dependents..Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain, managing director of the bank, and Ala Ahmad, chief executive officer of the life insurer, signed t
15 January 2025
Mutual Trust Bank joins Dhaka Travel Mart 2025
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Bangladesh Monitor to become the banking partner for the 20th edition of the international tourism fair “Dhaka Travel Mart 2025”..Md Rozar Ibna Azad, Head of Brand at MTB, and Farhad Kamal, Managing Ed
15 January 2025
AB Bank provides financial aid thru ‘Shampurna’ insurance benefit
AB Bank PLC recently provided financial support of Tk 50,000 to the family member of a “Shampurna” account holder under the life insurance coverage provided by GD Assist Limited..Syed Mizanur Rahman, Acting Managing Director of the bank, handed over a cheque to the family member of the ban
15 January 2025
ADP spending fell 19% in Jul-Dec
Tk 50,002 crore was spent in the period
14 January 2025
StanChart appoints Morshed Ullah as head of legal
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has appointed Morshed Ullah as the new head of legal..Morshed will also serve on the country management team of the multinational bank, the bank said in a press release..He joined the bank as legal counsel in 2014 and most recently held the position of h
14 January 2025
Community Bank Bangladesh organises board meeting
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC arranged its 60th board meeting at the Police headquarters in the Fulbaria area of Gulistan, Dhaka yesterday..Baharul Alam, inspector general of police and chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting, the bank said in a press release..AKM Shahidur Ra
14 January 2025
School Banking Conference held in Patuakhali
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC recently organised the “School Banking Conference-2025” at the Kalapara Municipal Auditorium Complex in Patuakhali as the lead bank, in cooperation with all scheduled banks operating in the district..More than 200 students and teachers from various schools in the
14 January 2025
Bangladesh-Pakistan trade yet to reach expected level
DCCI president says at meeting with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry
14 January 2025
Mashrur Arefin re-appointed as MD of City Bank
Mashrur Arefin has been re-appointed as the managing director (MD) and CEO of City Bank for the next three years..Arefin first assumed the role of MD and CEO of the bank in January 2019, according to a press release..Over the past six years, he has steered the bank to new heights, th
13 January 2025
Eastern Bank opens relocated Banani branch
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) opened its relocated Banani branch on Bir Uttam Khademul Bashar Sarak in the capital’s Banani yesterday..Osman Ershad Faiz, additional managing director of EBL, inaugurated the relocated branch as the chief guest, according to a press release..The branch is des
13 January 2025
ONE Bank opens Shahapur sub-branch in Chatkhil
ONE Bank PLC recently opened the Shahapur sub-branch under the Chatkhil branch at Shahapur Bazar in Chatkhil Upazila of Noakhali..Md Zahidul Islam, executive vice-president and in-charge of the operations division of the bank, and Mohammad Shahid Ul Haque, executive vice-president and head
13 January 2025
Islami Bank gets ‘Branding Award 2025’
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has been honoured with the “Branding Award 2025” at the “World Conference Series 2025” organised by the non-profit research organisation, the Center for NRB, for its significant role in branding Bangladesh globally..Md Touhid Hossain, adviser to the Ministry of F
13 January 2025
Bank Asia signs deal with Rancon Motorbikes
Bank Asia PLC has signed an agreement with Rancon Motorbikes Limited, the local manufacturer and distributor of Suzuki motorcycles and scooters in Bangladesh..Md Shaminoor Rahman, senior executive vice-president of the bank, and Shoeb Ahmed, divisional director of Rancon Motorbikes, signed
13 January 2025
Social Islami Bank wins Remittance Award
Social Islami Bank PLC has won a “Top Ten Remittance Award – 2025” over its remittance collections in the past year..The award was presented by non-profit research organisation Center for NRB through a ceremony titled "World Conference Series 2025”, which bore the theme “Branding Banglades
13 January 2025
FICCI expresses concern over hikes in tax, SD
Increased costs of doing business could weaken operational capacity, the chamber said
13 January 2025
BRAC Bank receives Remittance Award
BRAC Bank PLC has been awarded the “Top Ten Remittance Award” at the “World Conference Series 2025 – Branding Bangladesh: NRB and UN Peacekeepers Leading the Way” by the non-profit research organisation, the Centre for NRB..Ahsan H Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, presented the award t
12 January 2025
Akkas Uddin Mollah re-elected EC chair of Shahjalal Islami Bank
Akkas Uddin Mollah has been re-elected as chairman of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC during its 389th meeting of the Board of Directors, held recently..In the same meeting, Fakir Akhtaruzzaman was re-elected as vice-chairman of the EC of the bank, according to a
12 January 2025
Independent directors not liable for finance company’s default: BB
Bangladesh Bank says in a new circular today
12 January 2025