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
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17 August 2026 Business
BB sets 54% higher agri and rural credit target
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City Bank to raise authorised capital to Tk 3,000 crore
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Bangladesh Bank cancels contract of chief economist
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12 August 2026 Business

How S Alam family grabbed multiple banks

Bangladesh Bank permitted Mohammed Saiful Alam and his family to seize multiple banks and funnel enormous sums as loans
27 August 2024

UCB freed from ex-land minister, family’s grip

The family of former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed lost its grip on United Commercial Bank (UCB) yesterday as the Bangladesh Bank dissolved the lender’s board of directors.
27 August 2024

UCB, Global Islami, Union get new boards of directors

The central bank issued three separate letters to the banks
27 August 2024

Trust Bank donates Tk 1cr to flood victims

Employees of Trust Bank recently donated a financial aid package worth Tk 1 crore to people in flood-hit districts of the country..It was deposited to the Chief Advisor’s Relief and Welfare Fund to meet essential humanitarian needs of the flood victim, according to a press release..D
27 August 2024

ONE Bank’s employees donate one day’s salary to flood victims

Employees of ONE Bank recently donated the equivalent of one day’s salary to flood-affected people in different districts of the country..The money will be given to the Chief Adviser’s Relief and Welfare Fund for flood victims, the bank said in a press release..The bank’s employees f
27 August 2024

IFIC Bank employees donate one day’s salary to flood victims

Employees of IFIC Bank recently donated the equivalent of one day’s salary for flood-affected people in different districts of the country..The bank issued a cheque worth Tk 1 crore for the Chief Adviser’s Relief and Welfare Fund on August 25, according to a press release..The bank a
27 August 2024

Major economic indicators showing signs of improvement: MCCI

Imports, remittances and forex reserves are likely to increase, the leading chamber says
27 August 2024

Southeast Bank, Pragati Life Insurance strike MoU on payroll banking services

Southeast Bank recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pragati Life Insurance Limited to provide banking services, including payroll banking, collection, and payment services..Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain, managing director of the bank, and Md Jalalul Azim, managing directo
27 August 2024

BRAC Bank, Syngenta sign deal to finance farmers

BRAC Bank recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with agrochemical company Syngenta to offer agricultural financing solutions to marginal farmers across the country..Syed Abdul Momen, deputy managing director and head of SME banking of the bank, and Mohammad Hedayet Ullah, manag
27 August 2024

Stocks fall after rising for two days

However, the turnover saw a 34% jump from the previous day
27 August 2024

Islamic banking sees steady growth

Islamic banking in Bangladesh continued its steady growth trajectory as of May this year, driven by consistent increases in deposits, investments and remittances..According to the Islamic Banking and Finance Statistics (IBFS) report by the Bangladesh Bank for that month, several key indica
26 August 2024

S Alam barred from fund transfer, cashout, LC opening

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday instructed six S Alam-owned banks to stop any money going out of the accounts in the name of the Chattogram-based business giant, its associates’ companies and related persons.
26 August 2024

Bank accounts of 4 firms linked with S Alam’s personal secretary frozen

The BFIU found Tk 99.7 crore at the accounts of four companies of Md Akiz Uddin, also a former deputy managing director of Islami Bank Bangladesh
26 August 2024

Mercantile Bank donates Tk2cr to flood victims

Mercantile Bank donated a financial relief package worth Tk 2 crore for the relief and rehabilitation of flood victims..The executive committee of the bank held an emergency meeting at its head office in Dhaka on August 22 and decided to allocate money for flood-affected people in the coun
26 August 2024

Jamuna Bank’s employees donate one day’s salary to flood victims

Jamuna Bank’s employees donated the equivalent to one day’s salary to the Chief Adviser’s Relief and Welfare Fund in response to the devastating floods impacting communities across the country..This contribution reflects the bank’s deep commitment to social responsibility and its unwaverin
26 August 2024

Dutch-Bangla Bank donates Tk 10cr to flood victims

Dutch-Bangla Bank donated a financial relief package worth Tk 10 crore to provide relief to flood victims in various districts of the country..The executive committee of the bank’s board of directors held an emergency meeting at its office in Dhaka on August 22 and decided to donate to the
26 August 2024

Prime Bank, robishop.com.bd sign deal on service benefits

Prime Bank recently signed a partnership agreement with robishop.com.bd, an e-commerce platform..Md Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Shafiq Shamsur Razzaq, general manager for value-added service, new business and market operation of the e-commerce platform, pe
26 August 2024

Banking details sought of S Alam, 12 family members, companies

The BFIU also sought information related to their loan accounts with guarantee and loan repayment
26 August 2024

Now Social Islami Bank freed from S Alam Group

After Islami Bank, S Alam Group’s control over Social Islami Bank ended yesterday after the Bangladesh Bank decided to dissolve the board of the Shariah-based bank that was heavily dominated by individuals linked to the conglomerate.
25 August 2024

NRBC Bank donates Tk 1cr for flood victims

NRBC Bank today donated Tk 1 crore for relief efforts and committed to providing the equivalent of one day’s salary for all employees in flood-affected areas under its corporate social responsibility (CSR). .Half of the amount has been donated to the Chief adviser's Relief and Welfare Fund
25 August 2024