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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Banks
Bank Asia celebrates 16 years of its Islamic banking services
Bank Asia PLC has celebrated the 16th anniversary of its “Islamic Banking Services”..The bank organised a discussion meeting and other programmes marking the occasion at Bank Asia Tower in the capital’s Karwan Bazar recently, the bank said in a press release..Mawlana Shah Mohammad Wa
29 December 2024
Eastern Bank signs deal with Shubhankar and Co
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed a business collaboration agreement with Shubhankar and Co, Chartered Accountants, a public accounting firm..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking of the bank, and Shubhankar Shil, managing partner of Shubhankar and
28 December 2024
NCC Bank opens new branch in Gazipur
NCC Bank PLC has opened a new branch in Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur recently..This is the 129th branch of the bank, said a press release..Md Nurun Newaz Salim, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest..In his speech, Salim said that NCC Bank is working fo
28 December 2024
Economy can’t go forward without Islami Bank: BB governor
Ahsan H Mansur opens a branch of the bank in Ghatail of Tangail
28 December 2024
Sonali Bank launches ‘Sonali Corporate iBanking’ services
Sonali Bank PLC has launched a new online service, styled “Sonali Corporate iBanking”, for its corporate clients..Md Shawkat Ali Khan, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, inaugurated the service at the bank’s head office in the capital yesterday, said a press release
26 December 2024
BRTC employees will get banking benefits at BRAC Bank
BRAC Bank PLC and the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) have signed an agreement under which BRTC employees will enjoy exclusive banking services at the bank..Md Mahiul Islam, deputy managing director and head of retail banking at the bank, and Md Tazul Islam, additional secreta
26 December 2024
EXIM Bank discards plan to merge with Padma Bank
EXIM Bank has decided to abandon the proposed merger with Padma Bank.
25 December 2024
Pubali Bank gets ISO certification
Pubali Bank PLC has achieved the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification in the field of information security management..The bank organised a function to celebrate the achievement at its head office in Dhaka yesterday when Neyamul Hasan, country managing directo
25 December 2024
Wahidul Islam becomes new MD of Rupali Bank
Kazi Md Wahidul Islam has been appointed as the managing director of Rupali Bank PLC for three years..Prior to joining Rupali Bank, Islam worked for Sonali Bank PLC as a deputy managing director, said a press release..He started his banking career with Rupali Bank as a senior officer
25 December 2024
NCC Bank strikes deal with Visa
NCC Bank PLC has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Visa, a global leader in digital payments..M Shamsul Arefin, managing director of the bank, and Sabbir Ahmed, country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan at Visa, penned the deal at the bank’s head office in the capital’s
25 December 2024
EXIM Bank opens new branch in Narayanganj
EXIM Bank PLC has opened a new branch at Araihazar in Narayanganj..This is the 155th branch of the bank, according to a press release..Mohammad Feroz Hossain, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest on Tuesday..Hossain discussed in detai
25 December 2024
EBL becomes the first local bank to act as a Visa NNSS agent
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and Visa have signed a strategic partnership agreement, under which EBL will act as Visa’s first national net settlement service (NNSS) agent in Bangladesh..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of EBL, and Sabbir Ahmed, country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal a
25 December 2024
Prime Bank signs deal with Lion Kallol
Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Lion Kallol Limited, a joint venture between Lion Corporation Japan and Kallol Limited Bangladesh..Md Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Zia Uddin Bablu, manager for finance and accounts of Lion Kallol, penned the deal
25 December 2024
First Security Islami Bank sacks DMD
First Security Islami Bank (FSIB) has fired a newly appointed deputy managing director over his alleged involvement in irregularities at his previous place of employment, Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL).
24 December 2024
Islami Bank MD forced out of office
Mohammed Monirul Moula, the managing director of Islami Bank Bangladesh, has not gone to his workplace since December 19 when he was forced to leave by a group of officials.
24 December 2024
Dhaka stocks fall when prime index of port city bourse rises
DSEX lost 1.47 points while CASPI jumped 34.6 points
24 December 2024
Eastern Bank launches ‘Freelancer Ambassador Program’
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched an innovative event, styled “EBL Freelancer Ambassador Program” in a bid to empower and inspire Bangladesh’s growing freelancing community. .Md Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, deputy governor of the Bangladesh Bank, Mitchel Lee, chargé d'affaires of Singapore
23 December 2024
Bank Asia signs agreement with Chaldal.com
Bank Asia PLC has signed an agreement with Chaldal.com, one of the largest online grocery platforms in Bangladesh..Zishan Ahammad, head of cards, ADC and internet banking at the bank, and Iftekharul Alam Ayan, chief operating officer of Chaldal Pay, penned the deal at Bank Asia's cards dep
23 December 2024
Local banks can review health via global consulting firms
The international consulting firm will suggest appropriate remedial measures necessary in public interest
22 December 2024
Krishi Bank wins remittance award
Bangladesh Krishi Bank has been awarded the “Remittance Award 2024” by the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment for the commercial lender’s significant contribution to remittance inflows into the country in fiscal year 2023-24..Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Ex
22 December 2024