IFIC Bank PLC yesterday held its “Half-Yearly Business Conference 2026” for the Dhaka North and South regions at the IFIC Tower in Purana Paltan, Dhaka.

Sonali Bank PLC yesterday held a special board meeting to discuss details of the 39th inspection report dated December 31, 2024 with representatives of Bangladesh Bank, the bank’s board of directors and its management.

Modhumoti Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Outbound Tour Operators Association (BOTOA) to provide banking benefits to the association’s members.

HSBC Holdings reported a better-than-expected first-half profit and raised its net interest income target, driven by ‌revenue growth in lending and wealth management fee earnings on robust money flows.

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised its Half-Yearly Business Development Conference 2026, which was held virtually on Monday.

Meghna Bank Securities Ltd, a financial services company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Meghna Bank PLC, has approved a 5 percent cash dividend for the financial year that ended on December 31, 2025.

Infrastructure Development Company Limited (Idcol) has signed a financing agreement with MS Dyeing, Printing & Finishing Ltd, a Narayanganj-based garments manufacturing company, to fund the deployment of a 5.85 MWp rooftop solar power system.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has declared a policy bonus of Tk 63 per Tk 1,000 sum assured for eligible life insurance policyholders for 2025.

BRAC Bank PLC has signed a credit guarantee agreement with Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) under the second phase of the Credit Enhancement Scheme (CES) to finance microentrepreneurs and strengthen inclusive economic growth in Bangladesh.

IFIC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort, one of the country’s renowned five-star hotels and resorts, to provide discounts to its cardholders.

Bangladesh’s economic transformation over the past two decades has been remarkable.

The Yours Truly Private Limited, a Dhaka-based media and influencer marketing company, has launched its new data-based managed influencer marketing platform, Marvel Be You.

Grameen Bank and Shamadhan Services Limited, a fintech arm of Grameen Telecom Trust, jointly launched an experience booth titled “GPay” to ensure transparency and inclusion in financial transactions at the grassroots level.

Stephen Karpin, regional president for Asia-Pacific at Visa, arrived in Bangladesh yesterday on a three-day visit.

Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Maven Autos Limited, a Dhaka-based automobile company, to provide service offers to the bank’s customers.

Standard Islami Bank PLC recently held its Town Hall Meeting 2026 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka.

Citizens Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Nagad Limited, the mobile financial service of the Bangladesh Post Office, to make financial services easier, faster and more convenient for customers.

Jobike, an app-based micro-mobility service provider in Bangladesh, has signed an agreement with Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) to introduce app-based bicycle sharing at Metro Rail stations along Line-6.

Singer Bangladesh Limited, a subsidiary of Beko – the flagship brand of Türkiye’s Koç Holding, has launched the Beko Primax Series television lineup in the local market.

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has launched daily direct flights between Riyadh and Dhaka, adding another option for passengers travelling between the two countries.